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Big Slate Media

A Knoxville-based content creation agency specializing in video production, drone videography + media
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We help brands produce consistent, relevant content that makes an impact. Our goal is to help clients develop a lasting content archive of photos and videos that is uniquely theirs, and we can even take it a step further by placing that content through social media marketing campaigns across every platform.

09/18/2024

Working with Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater hardly feels like work! We have the best time creating their social media content when they're in season, and we're already counting down to next summer’s adventures. 🌊🐀

09/10/2024

Knox Education Foundation gets to the point with initiatives that drive education toward excellence. 🧭

We had an amazing time working with the incredible team at MoxCar Marketing + Communications on this creative video concept to showcase how KEF helps chart a path for our community's public schools, educators, and students to the point of success, purpose, and excellence. 🗺️ Check out the full video to learn more!

09/06/2024

Experience fun & excitement from every point of EWE, only at the Tennessee Valley Fair! 🎢 🎉
We had a blast sliding, playing and running around last year to capture this incredibly fun first-person POV ad for this year's fair! They're officially open now until Sept. 15 - will we see you there?! 🎡

09/06/2024

A special release two years in the making! 🎥 The trailer for Targeted Pain Treatment: Hope for Patients with Pain is now LIVE.

Working with Dr. Stephanie Vanterpool, and the incredible teams at UT Medical Center and Ackermann Marketing & PR on this documentary has been one of the greatest joys for our crew. The inspiring journeys of Dr. Vanterpool's patients are stories we will never forget, and it is an absolute privilege to share them alongside the incredible work being done by UTMC in the realm of Targeted Pain Treatment.

08/30/2024

Chasing the sun at Brimstone Recreation ☀️📸

08/28/2024

Meet our amazing fall interns, Leigh & Nica! 🎉

🎥 Leigh is joining us as a Production Management Intern. Freshly graduated from UTK with a BA in Cinema Studies, Leigh dreams of a future in writing and directing (she already has a few awesome films under her belt). She also loves all things fashion and clothes - so much so that she sews her own!

📱 Nica is back after blowing us away this summer as our Social Media + Content Creation Intern. As a junior marketing major at UTK, Nica’s goal is to get into sports marketing in a big city. When not working, you’ll find Nica getting crafty or trying out new local restaurants and coffee shops!

We are so excited to have these two alongside us this season! 🙌

08/21/2024

Hey, Knoxville! 👋
The Maker City Summit is just around the corner, and Expert Sessions registration is open! 🎉 Don’t miss out on connecting with your community and investing in your maker business. Our very own Jonathan Halley will be leading sessions on incorporating video into marketing strategies.

📅 Mark your calendars: September 27-29, 2024
🔗 Register now at themakercitysummit.org

08/16/2024

Today we celebrated 9 incredible years of, "creating content that doesn't suck." 🎉

What started out as a guy with a drone and a dream has transformed into one of the fastest-growing content creation agencies in the southeast. 🚀

"I can't believe how God has blessed this team with amazing opportunities and trusting clients. But even more so, He has brought together some of the most talented, compassionate, and hardworking people I've ever known. People who I am proud to work with every day and who have helped build this company into what it is today. We're blessed to get to do what we love with people we love. " - Jonathan H.

As we step into this next year, keep an eye out for some really exciting announcements. The future is bright and we're just getting started.🙌

08/14/2024

We’ve been so excited for this moment! 🎬
After 2+ years of planning, the creative flagship ad for Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing & Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater is now in motion! 🐀 🌊
This is the ad we’ve been dreaming of—funny, creative, and bound to grab attention. We’re thrilled to bring this vision to life and can’t wait to make you laugh. 😆
Can you guess the inspiration behind this epic project? Drop your guesses below and stay tuned for the big reveal! 👇

08/13/2024

Our Camp Big Slate Retreat at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort was nothing short of amazing. Over the 3 days, we hiked through the mountains, played tons of camp games, dabbled in some pickleball, relaxed in the hot tub, and so much more. ⛰🌲

We shared countless laughs around the campfire and, most importantly, came together to set our goals and chart the course for our future. This retreat is a true reflection of our culture— we work hard and play hard! ❤️ ( A huge shoutout to Guys With Eats for keeping us fueled with delicious food! 🔥)

We are incredibly proud of this team and the amazing journey ahead. 🚀

08/06/2024

Our FINAL exciting team update... meet Ryan Dailey, our newest Development Producer! 🎬

With 11 years of industry experience, Ryan's expertise is cinematography. He's spent the past six years perfecting his craft as a DP, making him a pro at bringing visions to life with stunning visuals and a deep understanding of production. Here at the Slate, he'll be utilizing his wealth of knowledge to bring in new opportunities, nurture relationships, and position us for even more growth!

When he's not capturing incredible footage, you'll find him enjoying the great outdoors by fly fishing and golfing or vibing to music. Ryan's also a dedicated family man, happily married to Laura, and they recently welcomed their baby girl, Ella, to the crew. Their golden doodle, Lilo, is slowly warming up to the new addition to the family!

We're SO excited to have Ryan's talent and passion on our team. Here's to all the amazing content ahead! 🎥👏

08/05/2024

More exciting news from BSM HQ! 🤩 After serving as our Production Management Intern for the first half of this year, Bridget Nagdeman has officially joined our crew full-time as a producer! She's a people person and extremely detailed and organized, making her fantastic at client relations and managing all phases of production projects. 📝 Bridget is a UT alum with a B.S. in Journalism & Electronic Media and comes to us with a variety of experience in video production and communications. Outside of work, you’ll find her taking pictures of her cat named Cassie, cycling at Cyclebar, playing the occasional game of Fortnite, and cracking jokes with her friends. ❤️ We are SO excited to have this bubbly, bright and brilliant professional on our production team - join us in welcoming Bridget to the BSM crew! ➡️ Learn more about Bridget here: bigslatemedia.com/team/bridget-nagdeman

08/02/2024

Things have been a bit crazy around here (in the best ways!), but we FINALLY got around to taking some updated team headshots, which means we can make a few things social media official... 👀
First off - we're thrilled to welcome Annie Thomas to the team! Annie joined our RAGtag department as a Digital Video Content Specialist a couple of months ago and has absolutely blown us away with her talent and dedication. Whether it's hopping into an ATV with a cam and hitting the trails or cranking out edits back in the office, Annie thrives in creating short-form video content that immerses the viewer completely. We are so incredibly lucky to have her positivity and creativity in our midst on the daily. If ya want to learn more about Annie, visit bigslatemedia.com/team/annie-thomas!
Stay tuned for more exciting team updates comin' your way (very) soon! 🔥

08/01/2024

Come on, dude... we're going on an adventure. ⛰️
Experience the unbelievable fun and unparalleled beauty of the The Peaceful Side of the Smokies in our latest project with the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority. As one of our oldest partners, we've had the chance to create some incredible content with them over the years, but this commercial is one of our all-time favorites. Huge shoutout to our other friends featured in this spot: Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing, Vee Hollow Bike Trails, and Little Arrow Outdoor Resort.

07/31/2024

Capturing the perfect shot is a team effort, and we wouldn't have it any other way. 🎥✨

07/29/2024

Fired up the grill for a tasty RAGtag shoot with Simpson's Meats! 🔥
Capturing their juicy cuts sizzling away was a feast for the eyes. Be on the lookout for these shots in their upcoming marketing efforts! 📸🍖

07/26/2024

8 locations. 16 talent. 2 days. 🔥
This shoot was such a beast; it deserves two posts! We absolutely can't wait to share what we crafted with MoxCar Marketing + Communications and Knox Education Foundation. Stay tuned for something truly special!

07/25/2024

While this one's cookin' in the editing bay, we wanted to share some BTS goods from our amazing shoot with MoxCar Marketing + Communications for Knox Education Foundation. 📚 KEF is a catalyst for transforming public education to achieve excellent outcomes for all students. We were honored to work on a creative video concept that demonstrates the impact this incredible organization has on our community's schools and students. 📸 Enjoy these snapshots from Day 1 of the shoot!

07/24/2024

Class is (almost) in session! 🎒 With back-to-school season just around the corner, we teamed up with our friends at Roane State Community College to create a commercial that highlights their top-notch online degrees and courses. 💻✨ Our crew had a fantastic time capturing the convenience and flexibility RSCC offers with their remote learning programs. Be on the lookout for this spot out in the wild! 👀

07/23/2024

📲 We're beefing up Big Slate! Are you looking to join a collaborative, fun and creative team? We're on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew in the following positions:
➡️ Social Media + Digital Coordinator
➡️ Digital Video Content Specialist
➡️ Production Management Intern
Visit bigslatemedia.com/careers to learn more about these roles and apply!

07/19/2024

This ain't Texas...
So we have to say farewell to Jon! 🤠 Texas has no idea what talent they are gaining! We'll miss your wit, kindness, expertise, and the incredible leadership you brought to the crew. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter! 👏 We love you, Jon!

07/17/2024

Take a picture, it'll last longer! 📸 - Social Team

07/16/2024

Another day in paradise! 📸 ☀️

07/15/2024

Happy Birthday, Annie! 🎂✨
She's one of the newest faces at the Slate, having recently joined our short-form, run-and-gun video content team! Annie is a Knoxville native and proud UT grad who’s all about storytelling (she even spent some time creating video content for UT’s Athletic Department, so you know she's a VFL). Outside of work, you can find her spending time with her husband, Austin, their fur baby, Lilo, family and friends, cheering on the Vols, or hitting up a local brewery. 🧡🍻 We're so grateful to have Annie on the crew, bringing creativity and joy to everything she does. Here's to a year as fantastic as she is —cheers to Annie! 🥳🍸📸

07/12/2024

Is it back to school season already? 📺 Our production team recently crafted a commercial showcasing Roane State Community College's online education opportunities. They're making education accessible and impactful! 🎬

07/10/2024

How could we not be all smiles filming at the Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival!? 🍻😄📸

07/02/2024

YEEE HAWWW! 🤠
Happy birthday to our founding father, Jonathan! He's the definition of leadership and dedication. We couldn't be prouder to work alongside him at Big Slate. ❤️ Jonathan can make you laugh at the drop of a hat and feel immensely proud of your work and accomplishments. When he's not producing or closing deals, you can find him high in the sky on his powered parachute or tearing up the waters in his boat. He's got mad kitchen skills and can pilot a drone like nobody's business! 💪 Cheers to Jonathan on his special day—here's to many more years of innovation, friendship, and incredible adventures! 🎉

06/28/2024

On location at SouthEast Bank's Cleveland branch, capturing the heart of their community for an upcoming branded commercial! 🎥 🏦

06/27/2024

Proud to support the incredible work the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is up to this year! Knoxville really is the most founder friendly city in the US and it’s because of programs like this 💪🏼

06/26/2024

Downtown Knoxville showing up to celebrate this incredible team!

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Celebrating alongside One Knox SC after last night's win! ⚽️ Great work, guys! 🔥

Knox Education Foundation gets to the point with initiatives that drive education toward excellence. 🧭 We had an amazing time working with the incredible team at MoxCar Marketing + Communications on this creative video concept to showcase how KEF helps chart a path for our community's public schools, educators, and students to the point of success, purpose, and excellence. 🗺️ Check out the full video to learn more!

2024 Tennessee Valley Fair Promo

Experience fun & excitement from every point of EWE, only at the Tennessee Valley Fair! 🎢 🎉 We had a blast sliding, playing and running around last year to capture this incredibly fun first-person POV ad for this year's fair! They're officially open now until Sept. 15 - will we see you there?! 🎡 #tnvalleyfair #tvf #drone #fair

We had an absolute blast teaming up with Cookeville-based ARRCO Air on a new brand piece! Something really cool is on the way 💨🥶—stay tuned! #arrcoair #commercial #production #bts

2 days. 2 rivers.✌️🌊 Always a good time working with our friends at Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing and Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater 💛📸 #riverrat #commercial #productionagency #bts

The Big Slate Summer Retreat was one for the books! ⛰📚😆 #summerretreat #teambonding #teamretreat #retreat #littlearrow

Come on, dude... we're going on an adventure. ⛰️ Experience the unbelievable fun and unparalleled beauty of the The Peaceful Side of the Smokies in our latest project with the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority. As one of our oldest partners, we've had the chance to create some incredible content with them over the years, but this commercial is one of our all-time favorites. Huge shoutout to our other friends featured in this spot: Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing, Vee Hollow Bike Trails, and Little Arrow Outdoor Resort.

Roane State Community College - Online Learning

GBO 🧡

Downtown Knoxville showing up to celebrate this incredible team!

Delivering legendary customer experiences since 1987. ⭐ Like many great American companies, KaTom Restaurant Supply got its start in a garage, but it has since grown into one of the nation's largest restaurant equipment suppliers. Our crew had the best time working on this overview video detailing what makes KaTom the best in the biz, from its impressive fulfillment center to its incredible team members!

Scenes from Italy w/ Bryce & Nemo! 🇮🇹 These guys had an amazing time with Stephanie Cross and Upland Gun Company LLC! The hospitality was unmatched and we are excited share more from the talented team at Rfm Armi! 🎯 #italy #vlog #ragtag #bts #adtv

Hooked on these breathtaking moments from the Bassmaster Classic! 🎣 📸 Here's a glimpse of the incredible shots Michael captured of the pros at work! 🚤

CASA of East Tennessee - Serenity

Change a child's story. 📖 That's what CASA of East Tennessee works to do every single day. This vital nonprofit organization works tirelessly to improve the lives of abused and neglected children through trained volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, loving homes. Our very own Linda Halley serves as one of these Court Appointed Special Advocates. We had the most amazing opportunity to capture Serenity's story, a young girl whose life was forever changed thanks to CASA and her dedicated volunteer. This video detailing her journey to her new forever home was showcased at CASA's 2024 Spring Gala, which our crew had the immense pleasure of attending. Seeing the community's support of this impactful and necessary organization was incredible. If you, too, would like to change a child's story, visit casaofeasttn.org to learn how you can lend your support!

Happy Birthday, Phillip! 🥳🎉 As our videographer, editor, gear guru, and resident "tough guy," Phillip's dedication to his craft is unmatched! 🎥 But you know who appreciates his work even more than us? Noah! 🌟 We've seen your requests, Noah, so this one's for you - the biggest BOOT fan! 👢 Phillip is really into Formula 1 races, movie marathons, and capturing life's moments through his lens. Cheers to another year of creativity, innovation, and epic adventures with Liz and Ana by your side. 🐾 Let's make this birthday one for the books! 🎂🎈

What's it like being a Big Slate intern on set?! Follow Bridget as she takes you behind the scenes of our Volunteer Dining shoot for UTK! 🎬 #InternLife #BehindTheScenes

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A Content Creation Agency

Big Slate Media was created with a simple vision – create content that doesn’t suck. We have a passion for making video content that is relevant and interesting to your target audience. We believe that is the key to a content creation project.

Our Knoxville-based agency began in the summer of 2015 as a production company specializing in aerial film and photography. We quickly blossomed into a full-service production house creating everything from TV commercials to social media ads. While there are plenty of video production companies in our area, we’re one of the few with a strong background in digital marketing. We take that expert knowledge to the table when creating content; helping our clients manage their digital marketing campaigns for the content we’re creating.