Business Details
23 Years
experience
Award-Winning TV & Video Advertising Agency
We are a specialist TV and video advertising agency based in Bristol, ranked #1 outside London and #27 nationwide in Campaign's Top 100 Creative Agencies for 2025. With 21 years of experience, we create award-winning TV commercials, video content, and integrated campaigns for household-name brands. Our in-house studio combines creative and production expertise under one roof, offering full-service solutions from script to screen.We have delivered outstanding results for clients across charity, financial services, insurance, retail, sports, and education sectors. Our team of experienced professionals brings strategic and creative excellence to every project, ensuring campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive measurable growth for our clients.
Services
TV Commercials
Video Production
Animation
Audio Advertising
Integrated Campaigns
DRTV Advertising
Feature Films
Post Production
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 21 years of experience in TV and video advertising
- We operate with an in-house studio combining creative and production expertise
- We have created award-winning campaigns for household-name brands
- Our team combines experience from big agencies and independent filmmaking
- We deliver integrated campaigns that work across multiple platforms
What people say
Award-winning work
Collaborative approach
Creative team
On time delivery
Excellent results
Services
TV Commercials
We create impactful TV commercials that build brand recognition and drive results. Our team handles every aspect from concept development to final production, ensuring your message resonates with audiences. With over 20 years of experience, we've produced award-winning campaigns for major brands across various industries, helping them achieve significant growth through strategic television advertising.
Video Production
Our video production services create engaging content that connects with audiences and strengthens brand identity. We produce everything from social media content to cinematic brand films, leveraging our in-house facilities and experienced team. With expertise spanning B2B videos, product explainers, and corporate communications, we deliver high-quality visual content tailored to your specific marketing objectives and target audience.
Animation
We offer comprehensive animation services including 2D, 3D, and stop-frame production. Our BAFTA and EMMY-winning team brings characters and concepts to life with technical precision and creative flair. From TV commercials to complex visual effects, we create animations that captivate audiences and effectively communicate brand messages across multiple platforms and industries.
Audio Advertising
Our audio advertising services produce high-impact radio and podcast commercials that capture attention and drive engagement. With state-of-the-art studio facilities, we create compelling scripts and sound designs that resonate with listeners. We specialise in crafting audio campaigns for various platforms including traditional radio, music streaming services, and branded podcasts to maximise brand visibility and audience connection.
Integrated Campaigns
We develop comprehensive integrated campaigns that unify TV, digital, and audio advertising for maximum impact. Our approach ensures consistent messaging across all channels while optimising each platform's unique strengths. By combining creative strategy with technical execution, we create cohesive campaigns that enhance brand recognition, engage target audiences, and deliver measurable business results through multi-channel synergy.
People
Nicola Reeves
Managing Director
With extensive leadership experience in creative agencies, Nicola oversees strategic direction and client relationships at Happy Hour Productions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality advertising solutions that drive client success.
Matt Cooper
Head of Creative
Leading the creative team, Matt brings innovative ideas and artistic vision to every project, combining strategic thinking with production expertise to create award-winning advertising campaigns for major brands.
Vivien Hall
Client Services Director
Vivien manages client relationships with a focus on understanding business objectives, ensuring seamless communication between clients and production teams to deliver advertising solutions that exceed expectations.
Tiffany Donnelly
Executive Producer
Tiffany oversees production operations, bringing organisational expertise and creative insight to ensure efficient execution of advertising projects from concept to completion across multiple platforms.
Jonny Dane
Head of Camera & Post
Jonny leads the technical production team, combining filmmaking expertise with post-production knowledge to deliver visually stunning advertising content that meets the highest industry standards.
Questions
What services does Happy Hour Productions offer?
We offer TV commercials, video production, animation, audio advertising, integrated campaigns, feature film production, and post-production services, working with clients across various industries.
How much does a TV commercial production cost?
TV commercial production costs range from approximately £20,000 for simple 30-second ads to £300,000+ for complex productions with multiple locations, talent, and visual effects.
What industries do you work with?
We work with clients across charity, financial services, insurance, retail, sports, education, and gaming sectors, creating advertising solutions tailored to each industry's specific requirements.
Do you handle full advertising campaigns or just individual elements?
We offer both complete campaign management and individual service elements, providing flexible solutions that can include strategy, creative development, production, and distribution.
What makes Happy Hour Productions different from other agencies?
We combine creative and production expertise under one roof with our in-house studio, offering end-to-end advertising solutions from concept development to final delivery across multiple platforms.
Can you work with international clients?
Yes, we have experience working with international clients and have established relationships with distributors and sales agents that support global advertising campaigns.
