For brands running paid media

Production & Strategy for Digital Advertising

Concepts backed by real research, produced at volume, tested for performance, and replaced before they fatigue.

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Hard Rock video featuring Georgina Masseo.
Video
Enterprise
Proof
Studio
Hard Rock
Product explainer video for Laifen.
Video
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Laifen
Member Darren Colbert tells his 2nd.MD story.
Video
Enterprise
Proof
Studio
Accolade
Vertical Instagram story ad for Interim HealthCare.
Video
Franchise
Proof
Studio
Interim HealthCare
Creator video for Burt's Bees lip care.
Video
E-commerce
Proof
UGC
Burt's Bees
Before and after video for the Dreo 715 humidifier heater.
Video
E-commerce
Comparison
Studio
DREO
ValleyStar video on speaking the customer's language.
Video
Enterprise
Education
Studio
ValleyStar
Animated explainer from Accolade's healthcare series.
Video
Enterprise
Education
Studio
Accolade
UGC video about cats refusing supplements.
Video
E-commerce
Contrarian
Studio
PetBeing
Customer testimonial video from Asaf Shachar.
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E-commerce
Proof
Studio
Primal Bee
Hard Rock video featuring Ronaldinho.
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Enterprise
Proof
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Hard Rock
Endeavor video featuring the Philadelphia skyline.
Video
Franchise
Visual Hook
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Endeavor
Explainer video for U-tec's Bright product.
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E-commerce
Education
Studio
UTec
Video for the DeoVR app.
Video
E-commerce
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DeoVR
Anker product video set during a date night.
Video
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Anker
Short video on how common urinary infections are in dogs.
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E-commerce
Proof
Studio
CheckUp
Vertical product video for Zeekr.
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Enterprise
Visual Hook
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Zeekr
Second explainer video in Accolade's customer experience series.
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Enterprise
Education
Studio
Accolade
Commercial video for homebuilder Lennar.
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Enterprise
Visual Hook
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Lennar
Member testimonial video filmed in Seattle.
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Enterprise
Proof
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Accolade
Member story about Accolade's Expert MD service.
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Enterprise
Proof
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Accolade
Community film for Lennar's Hidden Meadows development in Perkasie.
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Enterprise
Visual Hook
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Lennar
Vertical brand video for Primal Bee.
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E-commerce
Proof
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Primal Bee
Beekeeper in a white suit holds two hive frames in front of stacked boxes and jars, on an orange brushstroke background, under the headline Hive Smarter.
Static ad for Primal Bee hive systems.
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E-commerce
Education
Studio
Primal Bee
Vertical brand video for Primal Bee.
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E-commerce
Education
Studio
Primal Bee
Beekeeper in a veiled hat holds up a full honeycomb frame in a sunlit yard, under the headline Save Time. Save Bees. Save Money.
Static ad for Primal Bee hive equipment.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Primal Bee
Short film on the founding of Primal Bee.
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E-commerce
Education
Studio
Primal Bee
Primal Bee hive on orange with two X growth and two X honey badges, under the headline Less stress on bees equals more honey for you.
Ad linking lower colony stress to higher honey yield.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Primal Bee
Beekeeper in a veil holding a frame of bees, under the headline Double the bees, double the honey.
Ad featuring a beekeeper on colony growth and honey yield.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Primal Bee
UGC video about Stick A Day dog supplements.
Video
E-commerce
Proof
Studio
PetBeing
Grey long-haired cat licks its nose beside a stack of Lick A Day boxes and sachets on an orange background, with a list of supported functions.
Static ad for Lick A Day cat supplements.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
PetBeing
Jack Russell terrier with its paws on a table against a green background, next to Stick A Day boxes and a list of seven supported functions.
Static ad listing Stick A Day's supported functions.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
PetBeing
Hand-drawn illustration of a bearded man in a plaid shirt waving inside a circle, ringed by words like relationships, impact, helping and home care, under the headline Difference Maker.
Illustrated recruitment ad for Interim HealthCare.
Static
Franchise
Education
Studio
Interim HealthCare
Video about the jargon banks use with their members.
Video
Enterprise
Comparison
Studio
ValleyStar
Illustrated globe of streets with red front doors shown in circles above it, under the line Home healthcare looks different for everyone, with the Interim HealthCare logo.
Static ad for Interim HealthCare on home care fitting each family.
Static
Franchise
Education
Studio
Interim HealthCare
Illustrated street map with red front doors shown in callouts above homes and buildings, under the line Home healthcare looks different for everyone, with the Interim logo.
Static ad for Interim HealthCare on home care fitting each family.
Static
Franchise
Studio
Interim HealthCare
Portrait of an Interim HealthCare RN case manager in a circle ringed by illustrated icons, under the word Adventurous, with the line What will your story be.
Employee story graphic for Interim HealthCare's Made For This recruiting.
Static
Franchise
Studio
Interim HealthCare
Promo video for Interim HealthCare's Made For This series.
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Franchise
Proof
Studio
Interim HealthCare
Creator video about litter box smell for Litter Saver.
Video
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Litter Saver
UGC-style video for Eva+Avo skincare.
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E-commerce
Proof
Studio
Eva+Avo
Woman rests her chin on her hand beside a lit Latina Power scented candle and rolled towels against a yellow tiled wall, above a green band reading Let the day go.
Static ad for Eva+Avo bath and body products.
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E-commerce
Visual Hook
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Eva+Avo
Before and after video for the Dreo 409S humidifier.
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E-commerce
Comparison
Studio
DREO
Woman in a white robe holds half an avocado over one eye against an orange background, beside four green labels reading Sulfate-free, Paraben-free, Cruelty-free and Vegan, with Eva+Avo body wash, scrub, lotion and a basket of avocados in front of her.
Static ad showing the Eva+Avo product range.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Eva+Avo
Overhead spread of broccoli, grilled chicken, edamame, mushrooms, sweet potato, green beans, potato chips and charred corn on grey stone, around the words Local, Grass Fed, Humanely Raised, Natural, No Antibiotics, Sustainable, with the Roast + Chop logo.
Static ad for Roast + Chop's sourcing: local, natural, sustainable.
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Franchise
Offer
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Roast + Chop
Social video for Roast + Chop.
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Franchise
Offer
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Roast + Chop
Bowl of seared ahi tuna with green beans, edamame, crispy Brussels sprouts, pickled slaw and wonton crisps, under the Roast + Chop logo and a green banner reading Takeout + Express Pickup, with Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash badges and the line Local, Natural, Sustainable.
Window sign for Roast + Chop takeout and express pickup.
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Franchise
Studio
Roast + Chop
Commercial video for the Roast + Chop restaurant.
Video
Franchise
Visual Hook
Studio
Roast + Chop
Overhead bowl of Korean spiced grilled steak with broccoli, garlic green beans, peppers and onions, kimchi slaw and wonton crisps, under the headline Try Our New Seasonal Flavors, with a green panel listing the ingredients and the Roast + Chop logo.
Seasonal menu poster for Roast + Chop's Korean spiced steak bowl.
Static
Franchise
Studio
Roast + Chop
Endeavor Fitness & Performance video.
Video
Franchise
Visual Hook
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Endeavor
Short creator cut for Burt's Bees lip care.
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E-commerce
Proof
UGC
Burt's Bees
Video for Procacci Brothers produce.
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Enterprise
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Procacci Brothers
Vertical video of the Pop Mart Las Vegas store.
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Franchise
Visual Hook
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Pop Mart
Video of the Pop Mart store at Alderwood, Seattle.
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Franchise
Visual Hook
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Pop Mart
Before and after video for the Dreo 311 humidifier.
Video
E-commerce
Comparison
Studio
DREO
Man sits outdoors with a black dog on a teal background, headline Monitor your dog's health anytime, anywhere, beside the CheckUp kit.
Static ad for CheckUp's at-home dog test.
Static
E-commerce
Education
Studio
CheckUp
Anker product video filmed at a soccer game.
Video
E-commerce
Education
Studio
Anker
Man holding a CheckUp cat test pouch beside kit boxes and a litter tray, under the headline Your cat's health. In your hands.
Static ad for CheckUp's at-home cat wellness test.
Static
E-commerce
Studio
CheckUp
Caregiver story from Interim HealthCare's Made For This series.
Video
Franchise
Proof
Studio
Interim HealthCare
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The Creative Operating System

We built this system, and published the whole thing

The full thesis
Here is the whole thing, written out in full.

The thesis covers what this summary does not: how the platforms decide who sees your ads, and why creative became the only lever left worth pulling. It is not a skim.

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Same system, your market

Built for your industry

The strategy stays the same across industries, but execution adapts to fit your market.

Don’t see your industry? Reach out anyway.

Meet the people

The three of us, on every account.

With a US based editing and production team behind us.

Kyle, Kris and Elie of The Herd
Kris, The Herd Agency
Kris
Production

Runs production, turning approved concepts into finished ads.

Kyle, The Herd Agency
Kyle
Creative strategy

Leads creative strategy, from ICP research through the final concept.

Elie, The Herd Agency
Elie
Growth

Leads growth and partnerships, including the media buyers who run the ads we make.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

As our organization has strived to become more efficient, The Herd Agency has become our go-to resource for video/digital creative and production. Their ability to provide a superior product on budget and schedule has made them indispensable to our success.
Eddy Henry
Chief of Brand
I have worked with The Herd for many years. They have been my go-to agency for several campaigns. Their flexibility, diverse skillsets, and consistently amazing results has made them a constant in all my projects.
Carolina Lobo
CMO
The Herd was not only easy to work with, but extremely efficient and creative. They were able to handle a large scale production during Covid-19 without shooting any footage, and still developed an amazing video that will help us to launch our brand’s new look. We highly recommend The Herd.
Becky Freemal
VP of Brand
The Herd has been great to work with for many years. They have helped us to cover over ten communities in three states. Their style has been integral to our video marketing, I would highly suggest their services.
Jennifer Agadzhanov
Marketing Director
Our sales have directly risen as a result of our partnership with The Herd. They have been with me every step of the marketing journey, from strategy to implementation. Now, our marketing competes with the national QSR brands.
Steve Hettinger
Owner
The Herd has been a crucial partner in the growth of my practice for several years. They have not only expanded my website traffic and social media following but have also established my reputation as one of the top plastic surgeons in the area.
Dr. Benjamin Lam
Owner
The Herd was awesome to work with from the start. Their team always listened to my vision and contributed with positive insight along the way. I love the way they put my advertising content together, the music, video angles to lighting, they nailed every step.
Michael Sajeski
Owner

FAQ

Questions before starting

01
What exactly does The Herd do?

Creative strategy and creative production for paid advertising. In plain terms: we figure out what your ads should say and to whom, then we make those ads at the volume modern platforms demand. Platforms like Meta now decide who sees an ad by reading the ad itself, so the businesses that win are the ones that keep supplying strong, varied creative. That is the problem we solve.

02
How is this different from a typical agency?

Most agencies are strong at one piece. Strategy shops hand you a brief and leave the shoot to someone else, and media buyers run the ads but outsource the creative. We build the strategy behind every concept and produce it ourselves, so the idea that gets approved is the one that gets shot, at the standard you see in our ad library. The work runs on a six-phase system, the Creative Operating System, so every batch teaches the next one instead of starting from zero.

03
Do you run the ads too?

No, and that is deliberate. Media buying, budgets, the pages people land on, and financial monitoring stay with you or your existing vendors, and if you need help in those lanes we can point you toward vendors we trust. We use your numbers as the input and stay focused on the two things that decide creative performance: production and the strategy behind it.

04
What happens when a winning ad stops working?

Every ad wears out. The platform shows it to the same people too often and results fade. Our system treats that as normal, not as a crisis: we read each batch against your acquisition target with your team or media buyer, track the Creative Win Rate, and keep new concepts in production so fading winners get replaced before performance dips, not after.

05
What do you need from us to start?

Your numbers and your knowledge. We build creative strategy from your data: your acquisition targets, your past performance, what you already know about your buyers. You bring the inputs, we build the strategy and the creative supply around them.

06
Who will I actually be working with?

One of us, directly. The Herd is Kyle, Elie, and Kris, and the person who builds your strategy is the person you talk to about it. No account managers relaying messages, no support queue, no bot.

The 30-minute Creative Strategy Session

Leave with the plan, not a pitch.

Our custom AI, trained on our six-phase operating system, shows what is working in your account and what is not. You leave with a full creative strategy and a production estimate.