AI Consulting & Automation

I build AI systems that do the work of entire teams.

25 years of Fortune 500 production experience. Now powered by AI. Agency-level output.

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About

25 years building for the biggest brands. Now building something better.

I spent two decades producing video content for Nike, Red Bull, Levi's, and Monster Energy — traveling 30+ countries, winning awards, and learning how global brands actually work from the inside.

Then I co-founded Press Record Media, a branded documentary studio serving dozens of Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, pharma, and construction — including Biogen and Bobcat Equipment. As Chief Creative Officer for 6 years, I spent most of my time translating complex stories in life sciences, biotech, and heavy equipment industry into compelling content. I have a deep understanding of the review cycles, compliance constraints, and cross-functional dynamics that come with that territory.

Now I'm channeling all of that into an AI-first consulting firm. 25 years of experience amplified by the best AI tools available. I deliver agency-level output at a fraction of the cost and timeline.

100+
Clients served
25+
Countries
Services

Built for the industries I know best.

Deep domain expertise paired with AI-powered execution. Real deliverables, real results.

Real Estate
AI Photo Animation — Cinematic video walkthroughs built from listing photos. Scroll-stopping content delivered in 24 hours.
Pharma / Biotech
Document Automation — AI-powered content workflows built for compliance-sensitive environments. Workflow audit, template design, and training included.
Construction
Bid Automation — Automated bid package assembly. Cut proposal time by 60% with AI-driven workflows integrated into your existing systems.
Small & Medium Business
AI Consulting & Production — Meeting intelligence, LinkedIn ghostwriting, and strategic consulting. Agency-level output without the overhead.
AI Video Production
Brand videos, social content, and product demos produced with AI — backed by 25 years of directing for Nike, Red Bull, and Levi's. Hollywood-level storytelling at a fraction of the timeline and cost.
AI Agent Workflows
Custom AI agent systems that automate your repetitive work — lead follow-up, content scheduling, client onboarding, proposal generation, and more. 310 million businesses have zero automation. I build the systems that change that.
Proof Points

Built for brands you know.

Two decades of production work for Fortune 500 companies and global brands. Here are a few.

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Two-time NORA Cup Award Winner
Best Video of the Year
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10 Years Serving Fortune 500 Healthcare
Life Sciences & Biotech
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20+ Years Producing for Global Brands
Nike, Red Bull, Levi's, and more
Case Studies

The work speaks for itself.

Real results from real engagements. Here are three that define how I work.

Pharma / Enterprise

Biogen — 8 Years Embedded in Fortune 500 Pharma Communications

A top-five global biotech company needed a partner who could translate complex science into human stories — across patient journeys, drug development, and internal communications — while navigating regulatory and compliance constraints. Not a vendor. An embedded extension of the team.

8 years embedded in Corporate Communications
85%+ engagement rates on strategic initiatives
Deep expertise coverage across rare disease and patient storytelling
“Eight years at Biogen taught me that the hardest communications problems aren't about production quality. They're about trust.”
Brand Content / Global

etnies "Chapters" — Award-Winning Global Production

etnies wanted a full-length BMX film that would stand alongside the most celebrated in the sport's history. The production spanned 15 countries over three years with a lean crew — no agency overhead, just a small team that knew how to move fast and deliver world-class footage.

2 NORA Cups Best Video + Best Video Part (2017)
15 countries across 35 production trips
3 years of production, still referenced today
“We weren't trying to make a commercial. We were trying to make something people would still be watching ten years later. The two NORA Cups said we got there.”
AI / Current Model

The AI Evolution — 25 Years of Craft Meets AI-First Execution

AI restructured the economics of content production. The challenge wasn't adoption — it was integration. How do you take 25 years of Fortune 500 storytelling experience and combine it with AI tools in a way that multiplies output without diluting quality?

Early adopter ChatGPT beta user (2022)
Agency output across video, content, and strategy
Faster delivery without sacrificing Fortune 500 quality standards
“AI removes the friction. It handles the repetitive execution so I can stay in strategy and story. The tools changed. The judgment behind them is 25 years in the making.”
Process

How it works.

Three steps from first conversation to a running system.

01

Book a Call

30-minute strategy session. I learn about your business, your pain points, and what's costing you time or money. No pitch, no pressure.

02

Get a Plan

Within 48 hours, you receive a custom proposal: timeline, deliverables, pricing, and exactly what you'll get. Clear and specific.

03

Watch It Run

AI-powered execution with human quality control. You get agency-level output without the agency overhead, timeline, or markup.

Get Started

Ready to talk?

Drop me a line or book a strategy call. First conversations are always free.

Let's Talk

30 minutes, no cost, no obligation. I'll assess your situation and tell you honestly if I can help.

Let's Talk

Direct Contact

will@ninetofivemedia.co

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Location

Raleigh, NC — Research Triangle