EST. 2024we are citizen media co.
A boutique visual storytelling studio and production network built for agencies and brands who demand professional output without the overhead.
25+
HOTEL AND RESORT CLIENTS75+
BRANDS PARTNERED20+
US STATES6+
COUNTRIESTHE STUDIOBuilt to scale with the agencies and brands who need us most.
CITIZEN Media Co. is a boutique visual storytelling studio operating as a silent production partner for marketing and PR agencies across the country. We deploy a vetted network of professional photographers, videographers, and content creators in key US markets. Coordinated, quality-controlled, and delivered to our editorial standard regardless of location.
We produce campaign-ready photography, short-form video, and brand films for hospitality, travel, lifestyle, and consumer brands. Every deliverable goes out on brief and on time. For agency partners, every deliverable goes out under your brand. CITIZEN never appears. You keep the client relationship. We handle everything on the ground.
why citizenthe name means something
The great empires, kingdoms, and rulers of history share one common thread. The ones who thrived were the ones who kept their focus on their people. On their citizens. When people were cared for, economies grew, cultures flourished, and legacies were built that outlasted the rulers themselves.
That is the philosophy behind CITIZEN Media Co. When you work with us, you are not a transaction. You are a citizen. Our belief is simple: if we keep our focus on the people we serve, our business takes care of itself. Every shoot, every deliverable, every relationship is built on that foundation.
the Team
christian crocker
Founder and ceoChristian founded CITIZEN Media Co. and leads the studio's client relationships, business development, and creative direction. With a background spanning hospitality, travel, and lifestyle brand production across six countries and 20 US states, he has directed campaigns for some of the most recognized names in the industry. Every client relationship at CITIZEN runs through Christian personally.
kara crocker
COO and Studio directorKara co-founded CITIZEN and runs the internal operations that keep the studio performing at its standard. She oversees scheduling, file management, finances, and the systems that allow CITIZEN to deliver consistently across every engagement. Kara is the operational backbone that makes every project land on time and on brief.
Our creative network grows with every market we enter. Network photographers, videographers, and content creators are added as CITIZEN expands its geographic coverage.
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