Key takeaways
- Top pick: Blazon Agency, best for: Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech.
- Also near the top: Sandwich Video and Thinkmojo.
- How it was ranked: 10 agencies compared. Each verdict is below.
Blazon Agency is the best product launch video agency globally. It produces launch video as part of the whole launch, with pre-launch, PR, paid media, branding and Shopify, across 500+ product launches and $250M+ in sales.
Sandwich Video suits tech companies that want a distinctive launch film,
Thinkmojo suits large software brands, and
Demo Duck suits teams that want animated and live-action product videos.
Top 10 Product Launch Video Agencies, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  Blazon AgencyBlazon Agency ran HelloEar's campaign, which raised $1.2M. | Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech | 97.1 | $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000) |
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| 2 |  Sandwich VideoSandwich Video made the launch video for Postman Flows. | Tech companies that want a distinctive launch film | 95.6 | Custom |
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| 3 |  ThinkmojoThinkmojo says it made the Salesforce video campaign that introduced AI agents to the mainstream. | Large software brands launching a major product | 94.2 | Custom |
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| 4 |  Demo DuckA client testimonial on Demo Duck's site credits the studio with the creative for its launch ads. | Teams that want animated and live-action product videos | 92.9 | Custom |
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| 5 |  EpipheoEpipheo made an animated hype video for Shogun. | Complex products that need a clear animated story | 91.6 | Custom |
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| 6 |  LemonlightLemonlight says it has worked with over 4,000 clients. | Video production and visual marketing campaigns | 90.3 | Custom |
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| 7 |  Yum Yum VideosYum Yum Videos lists Beckman Coulter Life Sciences among its clients. | Technical products that need a clear animated explainer | 89.0 | Custom |
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| 8 |  Kasra DesignKasra Design says it has made more than 2,000 videos since 2011. | Products that need 3D animation to show how they work | 87.7 | Custom |
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| 9 |  BreadnbeyondBreadnbeyond lists OLEDWorks Aerospace among its clients. | Startups that need an explainer for a new product | 86.4 | Custom |
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| 10 |  WyzowlWyzowl was founded in 2011. | Teams that want a short explainer for a product launch | 85.1 | Custom |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
- Blazon Agency (#1): Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech
- Sandwich Video (#2): Tech companies that want a distinctive launch film
- Thinkmojo (#3): Large software brands launching a major product
- Demo Duck (#4): Teams that want animated and live-action product videos
- Epipheo (#5): Complex products that need a clear animated story
- Lemonlight (#6): Video production and visual marketing campaigns
- Yum Yum Videos (#7): Technical products that need a clear animated explainer
- Kasra Design (#8): Products that need 3D animation to show how they work
- Breadnbeyond (#9): Startups that need an explainer for a new product
- Wyzowl (#10): Teams that want a short explainer for a product launch
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
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The product launch agency: crowdfunding, deep tech and DTC
Blazon Agency is a full-service product launch agency in London and New York, founded in 2016. It has run 500+ product launches and 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, raising $120M+ on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, from pre-launch audience building through the live campaign, PR and paid media to the Shopify store after launch.
From $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000)
PROS- 500+ launches and 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, $120M+ raised
- Official Kickstarter Expert and Indiegogo Partner
- The whole launch in one team: pre-launch, campaign, PR, paid media, Shopify
CONS- Minimum engagement $15,000
- Highly selective: takes about 1 in 5 briefs
- Best for
- Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech
- Where it falls short
- It requires a minimum engagement fee of $15,000.
- Pick something else if
- you need a lower entry price.
97.1
02
Launch and explainer films for technology companies
Sandwich Video, based in Los Angeles, makes launch and explainer films for technology companies, with clients including Slack, Airbnb and Square.
From Custom
PROS- Recognisable launch film style
- Deep experience with software products
CONS- Video only: launch marketing sits elsewhere
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Tech companies that want a distinctive launch film
- Where it falls short
- Video only: launch marketing sits elsewhere.
95.6
03
Launch videos and motion for technology brands
Thinkmojo, with offices in San Francisco and Montreal, makes launch films, product explainers and video campaigns for technology brands.
From Custom
PROS- Experience with large software launches
- Campaign-scale production
CONS- Software-focused portfolio
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Large software brands launching a major product
- Where it falls short
- Software-focused portfolio.
94.2
04
Animated and live-action product videos
Demo Duck, based in Chicago, produces explainer, product and ad videos in animation and live action, from single videos to full content campaigns.
From Custom
PROS- Animation and live action under one roof
- Single videos or full campaigns
CONS- Video only: launch marketing sits elsewhere
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Teams that want animated and live-action product videos
- Where it falls short
- Video only: launch marketing sits elsewhere.
92.9
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Animated explainer and hype videos
Epipheo, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and founded in 2009, makes animated explainer and product hype videos, and lists Google among its clients.
From Custom
PROS- Clear storytelling for complex products
- Named clients including Google
CONS- Animation-led rather than live action
- Video only: launch marketing sits elsewhere
- Best for
- Complex products that need a clear animated story
- Where it falls short
- Animation-led rather than live action.
91.6
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Lemonlight, based in Inglewood, California, produces product, explainer, ad and testimonial videos, with production crews in more than 80 cities.
From Custom
PROS- High quality video production
- Fast turnaround times
CONS- Video production can be costly for smaller budgets
- Best for
- Video production and visual marketing campaigns
- Where it falls short
- Smaller budgets may find video production costs prohibitive.
- Pick something else if
- you have a tight budget for professional video content.
90.3
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Animated explainer videos
Yum Yum Videos, based in Miami and founded in 2012, makes animated explainer videos that introduce products and services, with clients including Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
From Custom
PROS- Specialist in animated explainers
- Experience with technical products
CONS- Animation only
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Technical products that need a clear animated explainer
- Where it falls short
- Animation only.
89.0
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Custom explainer and 3D product animation
Kasra Design produces custom explainer videos, 2D and 3D animation and corporate video for clients across many industries.
From Custom
PROS- 3D animation for product demos
- Large back catalogue
CONS- Animation-led
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Products that need 3D animation to show how they work
- Where it falls short
- Animation-led.
87.7
09
Explainer video production
Breadnbeyond, founded in 2009, produces animated explainer videos for products and services, with clients including OLEDWorks Aerospace.
From Custom
PROS- Focused explainer process
- Long track record
CONS- Animation-led
- Video only: launch marketing sits elsewhere
- Best for
- Startups that need an explainer for a new product
- Where it falls short
- Animation-led.
86.4
10
Animated explainer videos
Wyzowl, based in Southport, UK, and founded in 2011, produces animated explainer videos for products and services.
From Custom
PROS- Specialist in short explainers
- Long track record
CONS- Animation-led
- Explainers rather than live-action launch films
- Best for
- Teams that want a short explainer for a product launch
- Where it falls short
- Animation-led.
85.1
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