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101 Best Maryland Media and Entertainment Companies and Startups - Best Startup US

101 Best Maryland Media and Entertainment Companies and Startups

May 21, 2023
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This article showcases our top picks for the best Maryland based Media and Entertainment companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Media and Entertainment industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Maryland Media and Entertainment Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

CuriosityStream

CuriosityStream

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CuriosityStream is a factual entertainment media company with a global streaming service and pay TV channels around the world.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

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Octopus Interactive Inc. is the leader in rideshare entertainment and advertising in North America.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

N2K Networks

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N2K Networks provides a stream of news and information to professionals and businesses.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Black Sands Entertainment

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Black Sands is a company that specializes in producing comic books, novels, and other products for African-American audiences.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

RLJ Entertainment

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RLJ Entertainment is an independent licensee distributing entertainment and programming content.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Transit Gigs

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Transit Gigs is a recruitment start-up that helps transit agencies fill open positions.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Budding Beats Magazine

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A USA based Business Magazine Focuses on People who takes responsibility for their personal development in different sectors of life

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Pixspan

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The fastest and easiest software products to accelerate data of any type on-site and to, from, and within the Cloud, globally and on demand.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

AudioOne

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AudioOne develops a personal radio platform for users to access music, news, and podcasts.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

ZeniMax

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ZeniMax is a media company connecting game developers, artists, designers, programmers, and talents to create entertainment content.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

NewsBox

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A cloud-based media intelligence platform for PR, marketing, legal and management.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

G-Haven eSports

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G-Haven is a social impact eSports org that inspires gamers into socially conscious gamers who game with a purpose.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Further Insights

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Interactive media and audience intelligence

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Access Intelligence

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Access Intelligence offers business intelligence and integrated marketing solutions such as magazines, data products and e-media solutions.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

American Free Press

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American Free Press is a newspaper and media production company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

MT Newswires

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MT Newswires is a Provider of news, data and market analysis focused on the extended-hours equity markets and an aggregator.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The Cordish Company

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The Cordish Companies is a real estate development and entertainment operating company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Rowman & Littlefield

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is a publishing company based in Washington DC.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

3G Wireless

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3G is the broadcast industry leader in providing wireless video, audio, and remote production to the tv industry for live sports and events.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Adventist World Radio

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Adventist World Radio is the international broadcast ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

ABreak Music

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ABreak Music is a free music and artist discovery platform featuring indie artists worldwide.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

NewsUp

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NewsUp offers quizzes about current events and pop culture.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The Real News Network

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The Real News Network is a non-profit media and entertainment company that broadcasts daily news and documentaries.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Rams Head Group

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Rams Head Group is a family owned & operated, Annapolis-based restaurant and entertainment company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Press Release

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Press Release helps publicly traded and privately held companies transform press releases into the earned media advantage.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Image Engineering

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Image Engineering offers innovative and unique special effects and visual presentation.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The Kelly Companies

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The Kelly Companies is a print and media solutions provider for organized labor.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Parks Channel

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Parks Channel is a platform that provides entertaining and informative videos of natural and historic spaces.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Next Level Sports & Entertainment

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Next Level Sports & Entertainment is an integrated cable and digital platform that provides live sports and entertainment.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

WILL Interactive

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WILL Interactive is a media production firm that use power of stories to solve toughest training and behavioural cahllenges.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Marquee Broadcasting

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Marquee Broadcasting is a media production company that offers news, weather, and sports reporting services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Girls’ Life

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Girls’ Life is a magazine and digital media platform for teen girls.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Herald-Mail

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Herald-Mail is a newspaper and communications company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Syren Media

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Syren Media produced unscripted/reality/documentary space and other programes.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

RC Theatres

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RC Theatres is a Movie Theatres company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Renegade

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Renegade is a production company that specializes in movies and sound recording along with it manages asset planning.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

CNC Productions

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CNC Productions is a media production company that offers audio and video production services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Fantasy World Entertainment

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Fantasy World Entertainment is an amusement rental company for parties, picnics and promotions with interactive rides, games, & casino.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

5WH

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5WH is an e-commerce platform for journalists to sell their ready-to-use products and authentic content to media outlets.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Bully! Entertainment

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Founded as an animation and game-design studio, bully! has grown into a premier developer of innovative brand experiences worldwide.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Art of the Dream

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Art of the Dream is a Limited Liability Corporation that specializes in independent film and photography.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

CardioMed Device Consultants

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CardioMed Device is a medical device consulting firm that works with medical device manufacturers.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Modern Markets Intelligence

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Modern Markets Intelligence is a publishing company that offers independent trade news and information for various industries.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Talent Machine Company

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Talent Machine Company is a nonprofit organization company that offers children’s performances and musicals.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

ITI Systems

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ITI Systems provides video teleconferencing solutions.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

MCEDC

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Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private organization that helps accelerate business growth for companies.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

AirInsight

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AirInsight is an analysis firm that provides aerospace, airlines, commercial aviation, marketing communication, and consulting services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Delmarva Now

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Delmarva Now is the local newspaper encouraging people to talk about their lives.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

National Dance Education Organization

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NDEO supports dance educators by providing professional development, collaboration, honor societies, journals, advocacy, and research tools.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

47ABC

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47ABC is a broadcasting and media production company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The Outlook Company

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The Outlook Company is a full-service production, animation, and content company specializing in kids and pop culture.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

3 Roads Communications

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3 Roads Communications offers documentaries, training videos, strategic communications, television production and media placement services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

WMAR

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WMAR-2 is a commercial television station in Maryland.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Politic365

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Politic365 is a political news website focused on discussing politics and policies from a multicultural point of view.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Pimlico Race Course

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Pimlico Race Course is a social organization that hosts horse race and events.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

greiBO Media

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greiBO media is a boutique advertising and communications firm that produces content for film, television, radio, web, and print.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Wonder Book

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Wonder Book is a chain of retail stores offering different kinds of books, movies DVDs, music CDs, and computer games.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Colorlab

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Colorlab is a family business committed to the acquisition, presentation, and preservation of motion picture film.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Rafferty Weiss Media

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Rafferty Weiss Media is a full-service video production company specialized in virtual conferences, radio and podcast production.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Word Wizards

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Word Wizards is a company that provided media services and digital solutions.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Moonk Films Devoted

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Moonk Films Devoted is a film production and cinematography company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Warehouse Cinemas

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Warehouse Cinemas is a movie theater company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

5:00 Films & Media

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5:00 Films & Media is a video production company that offers video strategy, animation, webcast, scripted video, and events services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Power Systems Design

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Power Systems Design is a media company that publishes information and news to the power electronic design engineering community.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

TV One

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TV One is a television network that broadcast offers lifestyle reality, classic series, movies, and music programs.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Vinylux

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Vinylux is a record company that sells men’s and ladies’ t-shirts.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Zaykutie

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Licensing | Entertainment | Collectibles | Toys | Arts | Fashion | Jewelry

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Baltimore OUTloud

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Baltimore OUTloud is the voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community .

Octopus Interactive Inc.

WYPR

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WYPR is a radio station and broadcasting & media production company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Absolute Entertainment

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Absolute Entertainment is a wedding and event DJ company for social, corporate, and private reception entertainment.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Badlands

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Badlands is an indoor playspace for children that conducts exhibitions and programs.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Half Yard Productions

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Half Yard Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company develops and produces a diverse array of high-quality programs.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

FOVNDRY

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FOVNDRY is an integrated communications agency.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Manifold Productions

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Manifold Productions is a film production company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Klassic Sound and Stage

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Klassic Sound and Stage is a event production company that offers audio, staging, and entertainment rigging services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Some Nerve Productions

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Some Nerve Productions is a film production and development company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

GraphicAudio

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GraphicAudio producer of dramatized audio content featuring a full cast of actors, sound effects, and cinematic music.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Cut2it

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Cut2it is an audience engagement platform for the entertainment, business, enterprise, education sectors.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Washington FAMILY

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Washington FAMILY is a magazine that publishes local events, parenting guides, entertainment, and education guides.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

What’s Up Magazine

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What’s Up Magazine is an one-stop local entertainment guide for activities, sports, restaurants, special events and lifestyle

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment

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Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment is a sports industry that topnotch, high-flying entertainment and professional gaming services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

WBAL NewsRadio

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WBAL NewsRadio is a commercial AM radio station that provides information about news, weather, traffic, sports, and advertisements.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

DCP Productions

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DCP Productions is a motion picture production company.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

TalkingTree Creative

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TalkingTree Creative provides media production, event production, marketing communications, and live entertainment services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

TheSailingChannel LLC

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TheSailingChannel, LLC produces original video content and acquires high-quality sailing documentaries from other producers.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Adventist Review

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Adventist Review is a media production firm that provides articles publishing and printing services for magazines.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The Current

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The Current is an intelligent operating system that empowers ecommerce brands to succeed in the real time commerce economy.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Showcall

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Showcall is a provider of event design and production services.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

930 WFMD Free Talk

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930 WFMD Free Talk is a news talk radio station.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Arabesque Dance Studio

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Arabesque Dance Studio provides dance classes for boys and girls.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Bmore Technology

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Bmore Technology provides managed IT services for healthcare, finance, associations, legal, retail, media, manufacturing & education fields.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Empire BBK

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The trending news and celebrity gossip you were searching for.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Hollywood Cheat Sheet

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The Hollywood Cheat Sheet is an email marketing service created for vendors who have a product or service in the entertainment industry.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Loose Cannon Communications

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Loose Cannon Communications is an entertainment centre that provides voiceovers for radio, television, the internet, and film.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar

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Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar is an entertainment centre that provides live music, a teen show, and corporate events.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Red Rock Films

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Red Rock Films are specializing in science, nature, history and children’s programming for online content providers and major broadcasters.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The MusicianShip

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The MusicianShip is a charitable organization that facilitates music lessons, experiences, and opportunities for needy people.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Chesapeake Family Magazine

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Chesapeake Family is publishing magazines located in Annapolis.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Coastal Style Magazine

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Coastal Style Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for fashion, beauty, wellness, travel, and food.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

The iA Institute

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The iA Institute is a media company that provides news, education, events, and community for professionals in consumer finance.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Power Plant Live

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Power Plant Live is a restaurant and entertainment complex.

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