Video Advertising in Chicago, IL That Drives Pipeline, Not Just Views
Komet Media builds video advertising for B2B brands, funded startups, founders, and investment firms in Chicago, IL.
We turn your footage, interviews, and recordings into video ad creative built for paid distribution across programmatic, paid social, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
The goal is simple. Reach the right buyers in the right market, and move them toward a conversation.
B2B SaaS
Funded Startups
VC Firms
PE Firms
Founders & CEOS
Your Video Ads Should Create More Than Impressions
Most B2B video advertising spends money and collects views.
Then nothing happens. No demo requests. No qualified pipeline. No movement in a long sales cycle.
The problem is rarely the media spend. It is creative.
Generic clips, weak hooks, and ads built for broad consumer audiences do not convert technical buyers, partners, or investors.
That is the gap Komet Media closes. We build ad creative for serious B2B audiences, then package it for the platforms and campaigns where your buyers actually are.
This page covers our video advertising work for teams in Chicago, IL.
Built for B2B Teams in Chicago, Not Broad Consumer Audiences
Chicago has a deep B2B base. Funded SaaS companies, an established financial and private equity sector, and founders building category authority.
Those buyers do not respond to lifestyle edits or trend-chasing clips.
So every ad we cut is built around a B2B lens:
Who the ad is for, and what stage of the funnel they sit in
What that buyer needs to believe before they act
Which moment in your content carries the message
Where the ad runs, from programmatic and paid social to YouTube
What business outcome the ad supports, from demo demand to firm visibility
We do not chase views. We build creativity that earns attention from the people who can buy, invest, or partner.
What Komet Media Creates for Your Chicago Campaigns
Video ad creative, built and packaged for paid distribution:
Short-form video ads for LinkedIn, paid social, and Instagram Reels
YouTube ad cuts and pre-roll-ready edits
Programmatic-ready video assets in multiple ratios and lengths
Hook-first variants for A/B testing across audiences
Captioned, sound-off-friendly edits for feed placements
Motion and on-brand graphics to lift production quality
We also connect to your wider content engine through short-form video editing, video marketing, motion graphics, and Instagram ads.
Who We Build Video Advertising For in Chicago, IL
For B2B SaaS Teams
Chicago has a strong, funded SaaS scene. We help product and marketing teams turn demos, webinars, and customer stories into ad creative that drives top-of-funnel demand.
Use cases include:
Demo-led ads that show the product in seconds
Problem-and-solution hooks for cold audiences
Customer-proof clips packaged for paid retargeting
Feature launches cut into ad variants
For AI Native companies
AI-native teams move fast and require video content that explains complex, innovative technology to non-technical buyers. Komet Media helps AI companies simplify their messaging and turn technical demos or founder insights into compelling video ads.
Use cases include:
Repurposing product walkthroughs into clear, benefit-focused LinkedIn ads
Turning technical deep-dives into snackable clips for prospective customers
Creating 'explainer' style video ads for new AI feature releases
Converting conference session recordings into social proof for early adopters
For Funded Tech Startups
When you are scaling, paid video has to work hard. We build ad creative that earns trust fast and supports growth without burning your team's time.
Use cases include:
Founder-led ads that explain the why behind the company
Category-education clips for early markets
Recruiting and brand ads for visibility
Iterative creative for fast testing
For VC Firms
Chicago's venture community is active. We help firms build visibility and support portfolio marketing with video that signals authority.
Use cases include:
Partner thesis and market-view ads
Portfolio spotlight clips
Event and panel highlights repurposed for paid reach
Recruiting and LP-facing brand video
For Private Equity Firms
Chicago has a deep private equity and financial base. We help firms build institutional trust through video that supports fundraising, deal sourcing, and brand authority.
Use cases include:
Firm-positioning and brand-authority ads
Leadership and thought-leadership clips
Deal and sector point-of-view video
Recruiting and platform-company support
For Founders and Executives
A founder on camera is one of the strongest B2B ad assets you have. We turn your talks, interviews, and recordings into ads that build personal influence and demand.
Use cases include:
Founder POV ads for cold and warm audiences
LinkedIn video ads built for B2B feeds
Insight clips that position you as the category voice
Always-on personal-brand creative
Why Video Advertising Matters in B2B
B2B buyers are busy, skeptical, and hard to reach.
A weak ad gets scrolled past. A strong one earns three seconds, then makes them care.
The job of B2B video advertising is not entertainment. It is clarity, credibility, and a reason to take the next step.
A good ad carries the single most useful moment from your content, framed for the buyer who needs to see it.
That is what we build.
What You Get
A clear deliverable and a clear path to scale:
Ad-ready video creative in the ratios and lengths your campaigns need
Multiple hooks and variants for testing
Captioned, platform-native edits
Source content turned into a reusable ad library
You can start with a single campaign, or run an ongoing system that keeps fresh creative in the market. Many Chicago teams pair this with thought leadership video repurposing so paid and organic pull from the same content.
How It Works
A simple, remote-first process:
Intake. You share your footage, recordings, goals, and target audience.
Selection and planning. We find the strongest moments and map them to ad angles.
Editing and packaging. We cut, caption, and brand each ad for its placement.
Variants. We build hook and length variants for testing across audiences.
Review and delivery. You review, we refine, and you get campaign-ready files.
No on-site shoots required. We work with what you already have, fast.
Why Teams Choose Komet Media
The hard part of video advertising is not editing. It is deciding what is worth cutting, and how to frame it for a buyer.
That is where we are strong:
We think like B2B marketers, not creators
We build for outcomes, from demo demand to firm authority
We package for the platforms and campaigns your buyers use
We keep proof and quality consistent across every variant
We move quickly so your campaigns are never waiting on creative
Built From Content You Already Have
You do not need a new shoot to run great video ads.
We build creative from assets your team already produces:
Webinars and product demos
Podcasts and founder interviews
Conference talks, panels, and events
Customer calls and case-study recordings
Existing long-form video and back-catalogue footage
If it captures your message, we can turn it into ad creative.
One Recording, Many Ad Assets
One strong recording can power an entire campaign.
A single 45-minute session can become:
Several short-form ads with different hooks
A YouTube pre-roll cut
Multiple ratios for programmatic and paid social
Sound-off, captioned feed versions
A retargeting clip for warm audiences
This is the same engine behind our video editing services, focused on paid creative.
Serving B2B Teams Across Chicago and the Midwest
We are remote-first, so we work with Chicago teams without the overhead of a local agency.
We also serve nearby markets, including video advertising in Milwaukee and video advertising in Detroit.
See every market we cover on our locations page.
Work with Komet Media
Ready to Put Better Video Ads in Front of Chicago Buyers?
Let's build video advertising that moves your pipeline, not just your view count.
Book a Demo CallSuccess Stories
We love the work. We have gone “viral”. With over 750,000+ views on one of the shorts.
Before we would only have about a few hundred views if that.
We have over 600 new subscribers, and this has impressed our investors and board .
Ariana Faustini
Head of Global Marketing Golioth.io
Our videos got Walden Catalyst ventures ~200,000+ views on Youtube Shorts
I have loved working with Komet Media on my podcast.
It's honestly the only way I can imagine doing this type of content and being able to not just create a show that goes out into Spotify and Apple, but be able to create a web of content that comes off of that every single week that I can post across social media and deliver that content to my audience.
I would highly recommend if you are looking to use video content across your different channels and across different mediums that you would check out Komet media to be able to do that for you and your business.
Justin Simon
Founder Distribution First
Dont take our word for it.
Trust our customers
Komet Media is our Ace in the hole. They took our production value way up.
They’re super responsive and they implement feedback on the fly. Since posting our clips on socials we’ve seen a massive uptick in our engagement which has resulted in a ton more podcast episodes. It's really that flywheel effect that we intend to keep on going.
Signing Komet Media has been like taking a rocket ship to the moon. If you’re considering them, buckle in & prepare for take-off.
Austin Beveridge
Head of Marketing @ Arc Technologies
Komet Media, a great asset to the team! From the very beginning their level of service and process to collaborate was top notch. Overall I applaud them on their adaptability, correspondence, work ethic and quality of output.
Jess Olarte
Marketing Strategist @ Faethm AI
You all are AWESOME. We were testing multiple vendors this first month to see what the output was like. You knocked it out of the park! Design, timing, responsiveness! Thank you :)
Emily Mireault
Marketing @ Nectar
Most podcast editors don’t take the time to understand the content. You basically have to hand hold them through the edit. We were not looking for another editing agency who would keep asking us what to clip or what’s important. That’s exactly why we went with the Komet Media team.
They took ownership of the project, took the time to research and understand the content, basically bringing a lot of value to the table. They've done great work with our L&D Cafe podcast & MochaSips podcast.
For us personally, they've made it easy to consistently churn out podcasts because we know we just have to send it to them and they'll take care of everything else.
Pranav Kale
Marketing Storyteller and Strategist,
iMocha
Komet Media is our Ace in the hole. They took our production value way up.
They’re super responsive and they implement feedback on the fly. Since posting our clips on socials we’ve seen a massive uptick in our engagement which has resulted in a ton more podcast episodes. It's really that flywheel effect that we intend to keep on going.
Signing Komet Media has been like taking a rocket ship to the moon. If you’re considering them, buckle in & prepare for take-off.
Austin Beveridge
Head of Marketing @ Arc Technologies
You all are AWESOME. We were testing multiple vendors this first month to see what the output was like. You knocked it out of the park! Design, timing, responsiveness! Thank you :)
Emily Mireault
Marketing @ Nectar
Komet Media, a great asset to the team! From the very beginning their level of service and process to collaborate was top notch. Overall I applaud them on their adaptability, correspondence, work ethic and quality of output.
Jess Olarte
Marketing Strategist @ Faethm AI
Komet created a set of videos for Swayable to use across our marketing and content efforts. The team is incredibly fast, responsive, and professional when it comes to video delivery. Our team loves the content as well!
Michelle Wiles
Marketing @ Swayable
Most podcast editors don’t take the time to understand the content. You basically have to hand hold them through the edit. We were not looking for another editing agency who would keep asking us what to clip or what’s important. That’s exactly why we went with the Komet Media team.
They took ownership of the project, took the time to research and understand the content, basically bringing a lot of value to the table. They've done great work with our L&D Cafe podcast & MochaSips podcast.
For us personally, they've made it easy to consistently churn out podcasts because we know we just have to send it to them and they'll take care of everything else.
Pranav Kale
Marketing Storyteller and
Strategist @ iMocha
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer video advertising specifically for Chicago, IL?
Yes. We build video ad creative for B2B brands, founders, startups, and investment firms in Chicago, and across the wider Midwest and the United States.
Do you run the ads, or just create the creative?
Our core focus is creativity. We build and package video ads that are ready to run across programmatic, paid social, YouTube, and LinkedIn, so they slot into your campaigns or your media partner's setup.
What does "programmatic-ready" mean here?
It means the creative is delivered in the ratios, lengths, and formats programmatic and paid platforms require, so your ads are built to perform in those placements.
Do I need to be based in Chicago to work with you?
No. We are remote-first and work with teams wherever they are. Chicago is a focus market, but it is not a requirement.
What kind of content do you need from us?
Whatever you already have. Demos, webinars, podcasts, founder interviews, events, or existing footage. We turn it into ad creative.
How fast is the turnaround?
We work quickly and keep campaigns moving. Exact timelines depend on the scope, so we confirm them when we scope your project.
Can you create ads for multiple platforms at once?
Yes. We build variants across ratios and lengths so the same message runs cleanly on LinkedIn, paid social, YouTube, and programmatic placements.
Do you only work with SaaS companies?
No. We work with B2B SaaS, funded startups, VC firms, private equity firms, founders, and executives. You can see the full list of who we serve under solutions.
Can you also help with organic video, not just paid?
Yes. Many teams run paid and organic from the same content. We pair video advertising with video marketing and short-form work so both channels stay consistent.
How do I see if the creative is a fit before committing?
Start with a free sample clip. You see the quality and approach before you commit to a campaign.
