We are ready to help
you tell your story.
Our Services
Produce Impactful Content
The fun part! We make impactful and engaging video content based on careful planning that matches your goals and matches your identity.Publish Content
We will deliver visually impactful video content to you optimized for the platform it will live on. We use current and best practices for encoding.Watch it Grow
We help you with engagement offering digital ad placement options and front end web display solutions. Rinse and repeat!
Video
ProductionWe use the most current tech to capture content. We employ software tools such as Avid, Adobe, Apple, and DaVinci with expertise and speed to get jobs done on time and on budget.
Graphics & Logo
AnimationWe love to add spice to your content whether it's creating graphics for videos or animating your logo. It is our goal to use motion graphics to move your story forward and stay on brand.
Publishing
Video Ad PlacementDigitally, we can place and manage Facebook Engagement Campaigns, Targeted Mobile Ads, Email Campaigns, Banner Advertising, Video Pre-Roll, OTT Advertising, and much more.
Value
PricingWe provide all of this at an incredible value. Please contact us for rates and pricing. We are open to long-term, short-term, and single deliverable contracts.
About Us
We are ready to help you tell your story.
We create and execute a video strategy that is completely catered to your goals and it is designed to help you get content about your brand published on a consistent basis. Some examples would be client testimonials, information sharing, tips and tricks of your industry, or internal training. We also help with YouTube channel creation and management. For paid ads, we can even plan how to purchase the right kind of ad space that gets your content in front of the right people.
See Our WorksWe Make It
Latest Projects
CORA Physical Therapy
Full service video production including scripting, filming, editing, motion gfx and logo animation.
Grant Me Hope
Ongoing filming and editing of kids in foster care and airing on Mississippi TV stations.
Custom Learning Systems
Live event video capture, project setup/management, and branding consultation.
Spotlight Branding
Filming interviews with a Law Firm in New Orleans for F.A.Q. video content & Headshot photography.
Testamonials
Barb Aalderink
CEO at Fusion Graphic Consulting & VP of Grant Me Hope
"Michael is a joy to work with. He's very knowledgeable in every aspect of marketing and very talented in every area. He's easy going and works hard to please his clients. He has helped us out so much with new ideas and other projects to monitor inquiries for Grant Me Hope. Just an all around great person to work with. I would recommend him for any of your marketing needs."
Christopher Herting
Founder/Managing Partner at H2D Strategies LLC
"Mike is a sincere pleasure to work with on every project and at all times. Not only does he always understand our vision but is invaluable in contributing his unique perspectives to bring our vision to life. Always on time, cost-effective and efficient in delivering quality products at extremely affordable prices. "
Laura Tobin
Director of Strategic Marketing at CORA Physical Therapy
"Mike and the team at Detective Media are a pleasure to work with. They go above and beyond to meet the demands of every project and always deliver on time and within the agreed-upon budget. Mike is a skilled problem solver and a good resource to have as part of your team."
Michael Leonardo
Content/Programming/Production Specialist, Strategic Leader
"I have worked with Mike on a number of projects (at Bellum Entertainment). He is professional, talented, organized and always willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the project gets done on time and under budget. Can't recommend him enough. "
Behind The Camera
The Team
Michael Stakelum has been working in video production and marketing since 2006 with lead roles in both corporate video and broadcast television content. In 2014 he started Detective Media with his wife Desire. As a family team, they bring their experience and creative passions together to offer specialized video marketing services for businesses and creatives across a wide spectrum of industries. His passions include being a dad of three, film editing, and playing drums very loudly.
Michael Stakelum
Founder & CEO
Desiree Stakelum
Managing PartnerDesiree Stakelum began her professional career pursuing the field of Speech Therapy leading to a position as a Community Director for HOPE Worldwide. Desiree transitioned into the entertainment industry working for Panavision coordinating camera rentals, production insurance, and expendables. As a managing partner for Detective Media, she directs production interviews as well as manages day to day business operations with Michael. In addition, she homeschools their three children.
To inquire about becoming a contractor with Detective Media please email us at info@detectivemediaproductions.com.