Business Details
23 Years
experience
Award-Winning TV Advertising Agency Bristol
We are a specialist TV and video advertising agency with over 21 years of experience creating award-winning campaigns for household-name brands. Our full-service approach combines creative strategy, production, and post-production under one roof, enabling us to deliver impactful content from script to screen. With our in-house studio, edit suites, and sound booth, we offer end-to-end solutions for TV commercials, video production, animation, and integrated campaigns.Ranked #1 agency outside London, we serve diverse sectors including charity, financial services, insurance, and sports. Our team's expertise spans live action, 3D animation, and stop-frame techniques, supported by BAFTA and Emmy-winning talent. Client testimonials highlight our collaborative approach, cost-effective solutions, and ability to deliver measurable results while maintaining a 24/7 client support ethos.
Services
TV Commercials
Video Production
Animation
Audio Advertising
Integrated Campaigns
Feature Films
Post Production
DRTV Advertising
Happy Talent
Sectors Advertising
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 21 years of specialist TV advertising experience since 2003
- In-house creative and production facilities under one roof
- Award-winning team with BAFTA and Emmy-winning animators
- Ranked #1 agency outside London in Campaign's Top 100
- Proven success across charity, financial services, and sports sectors
What people say
Lovely group of humans
Collaborative professional approach
Made complicated process easy
Perfect scripts first attempt
Cost-effective solutions
Services
TV Commercials
Creating award-winning TV commercials since 2003, we specialise in brand advertising, DRTV, and cinema campaigns. Our full-service approach covers creative strategy, production, and distribution. With 21 years of experience, we deliver standout content that builds brand recognition and drives customer engagement through emotional storytelling and technical excellence.
Video Production
Our video production services create high-impact content for social media, brand films, and corporate communications. With in-house facilities and experienced crews, we produce everything from TikTok reels to cinematic brand films. Our approach combines creative storytelling with technical expertise to deliver content that engages audiences and achieves marketing objectives across multiple platforms.
Animation
Award-winning animation services covering 2D, 3D, stop-frame, and claymation techniques. Our BAFTA-winning team creates brand characters, explainer videos, and visual effects. With technical expertise in character design and environment modelling, we deliver animated content that captivates audiences and enhances brand storytelling across television and digital platforms.
Audio Advertising
Specialist radio and audio advertising production with state-of-the-art studio facilities. We create engaging content for traditional radio, podcasts, and music streaming platforms. Our services include scriptwriting, voice talent selection, and sound design to produce audio campaigns that cut through the noise and deliver measurable brand impact across multiple listening environments.
Integrated Campaigns
Developing cohesive marketing campaigns that combine TV, digital, and audio advertising for maximum impact. Our strategic approach ensures consistent messaging across all channels while optimising each platform's unique strengths. We create campaign frameworks that build brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and deliver measurable ROI through coordinated multi-channel advertising strategies.
People
Nicola Reeves
Managing Director
With over 20 years in advertising, Nicola leads strategic direction and client relationships, leveraging extensive industry experience to drive creative excellence and business growth.
Matt Cooper
Head of Creative
Creative lead with a proven track record in developing award-winning campaigns, Matt oversees all creative output ensuring innovative concepts that deliver measurable client results.
Vivien Hall
Client Services Director
With 15+ years in client management, Vivien ensures seamless project delivery, maintaining our 95% client retention rate through exceptional service and communication.
Tiffany Donnelly
Executive Producer
Overseeing production logistics, Tiffany ensures efficient execution of complex projects from pre-production through to final delivery, maintaining our reputation for on-time, on-budget results.
Jonny Dane
Head of Camera & Post
Leading our technical team, Jonny brings 18 years of filmmaking expertise, ensuring the highest production standards across all camera and post-production workflows.
Questions
What services does Happy Hour Productions offer?
We specialise in TV commercials, video production, animation, audio advertising, integrated campaigns, feature films, and post-production services.
How much does TV commercial production cost?
TV commercial production costs range from £20,000 for basic 30-second ads to over £300,000 for high-budget productions with special effects.
What sectors do you work with?
We serve diverse sectors including charity, financial services, insurance, retail, sports, education, and gaming industries.
Do you offer integrated marketing campaigns?
Yes, we develop integrated campaigns that combine TV commercials with digital, radio, and out-of-home advertising for maximum impact.
What makes Happy Hour different from other agencies?
We combine creative agency and production company capabilities with award-winning talent and BAFTA-winning animators under one roof.
Can you help with DRTV advertising?
Yes, we specialise in Direct Response TV advertising with proven success in creating cost-effective campaigns that drive measurable results.
Reviews (1)
Karen Mercer
Jan 07, 2021
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Comfortable and friendly production office with studio. My son went here for an audition. We were treated very well and waited in a room with a gorgeous picture of the Bristol City skyline, with lots of water available to drink. When I took my son in for the actual audition, we went into another studio type room that was set up with chairs, tables, lights and a camera, my son was comfortable immediately and was able to relax and perform well in that environment.
