This article showcases our top picks for the best Ohio 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
Top Ohio Media and Entertainment Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Vlipsy
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Vlipsy is the video clip search engine. Use it to quickly find and share clips from your favorite internet videos.
HeyHerbie
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HeyHerbie is a TV-based platform that connects older adults with their loved ones and helps them stay active and vibrant in their own homes.
VerseBooks, Inc.
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VerseBooks is a blockchain powered music licensing platform offering SaaS with its own NFT marketplace, utility token, and social network.
The Front Porch Media Network
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The Front Porch Media Network is a podcast production company and radio syndication network.
The Game Haus
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The Game Haus is an analytical Esports and sports multimedia company.
The E.W. Scripps Company
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Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands.
Socent Studios
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Creating to edutain, inspire, and mobilize toward durable social impact.
Nightlight Cinema
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Nightlight Cinema is an independent, nonprofit movie theater. Advancing cinema and community in tandem.
Gravitas Ventures
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Gravitas Ventures is a global entertainment distribution operation with the ability to connect filmmakers and producers with consumers.
Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment
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Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment is a sports, entertainment, and media enterprise for professional football and its legendary players.
ConnectToHome
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ConnectToHome connects people to where they live by providing local news content and information about their community.
Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com
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Akron Beacon Journal is a newspapers company offering entertainment, lifestyle, and community happenings.
OIO
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OIO has launched Amp, a portable home theater experience created around iPads and other tablets and smartphones.
Flite Test
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Flite Test is a pioneering platform that focuses on developing shows for people involves in building and flying planes and helicopters.
iNET Interactive
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iNet Interacive is a company that offers insights and information for companies to help them make good decisions.
GigSocial
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GigSocial, an interactive casting platform, posting jobs, internships, and auditions to everyone looking for work with entertainment brands.
Cleveland.com
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Cleveland.com is a news and information website in the state of Ohio that provides local and national news, sports, arts, and more.
Cleveland 19 News
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Cleveland 19 News is a broadcasting and television channel that broadcasts primetime shows.
Stringers Society Lacrosse
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Free and easily accessible hub of lacrosse information dedicated to helping the worst lacrosse players get better and the best get bolder
Berry Network
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Berry Network identifies the most effective mix of advertising media to help businesses reach and engage more consumers.
Fan Centric
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Fan Centric provides direct to fan communications via email, SMS and outbound voice for record labels, concert promoters and artists.
iDecide Interactive
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iDecide interactive multimedia experiences intended to increase close rate for presentations.
MCTV
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MCTV is a telecommunications company specializing in internet, TV, and phone service.
The Times Reporter
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The Times Reporter is an American daily newspaper that publishes news about sports, entertainment, lifestyle, health, and politics.
STAR 93.3
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STAR 93.3 is a radio station that broadcasts contemporary Christian music, messages and religious stories.
Chalk Media
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Chalk Media is a media company that offers media planning, design, printing, website hosting and building services.
Journal news
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Journal-news is a media & news company that provides TV, print, radio and digital products for markets.
Coffman Media
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Coffman Media is a marketing and advertisement company that focuses on digital signage solutions for different industries.
The Cincinnati Herald
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The Cincinnati Herald is a news agency that publishes articles such as business, chronicle, beauty, health, community, arts and culture.
Rocky River Public Library
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Rocky River Public Library is an independent library specializing in readers advisory, excellent programming, and our beloved patrons.
Galion Inquirer
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Galion Inquirer is an American daily newspaper publisher.
ICB Audio and Video
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ICB Audio and Video offer professional sound recording, video control, and lighting equipment for businesses and governmental entities.
WorkPlace Media
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WorkPlace Media is a media company, specializes in helping marketers to reach employed consumers.
Lietect
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Lietect is a company that deletes fake reviews from major review platforms.
EarthQuaker Devices
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EarthQuaker Devices manufactures handmade pedals for special effects and musical sounds in musical instruments like guitars.
WESTSIDE MEDIA
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Westside Media is a professional design & development firm provides web site design,graphic design and corporate identity packages.
Wapakoneta Daily News
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Wapakoneta Daily News is a media production company that provides news articles on politics, economy, entertainment, sports & other topics.
Gameops.com
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Gameops.com is a website that provides gaming operations and entertainment services.
Thoughtwire Media
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Thoughtwire Media LLC provides digital marketing and Web design solutions.
Nationwide Arena
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Nationwide Arena specializes in sports, music, stadium and a variety of world-class entertainment eventing services.
Writer’s Digest Shop
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Writer’s Digest Shop is a publishing house that offers news, books, DVDs, webinars and educational courses for writing craft development.
Nomis Publications
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Nomis Publications provides news, media, and online publishing services.
New Track Media
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New Track Media LLC is a company that offers publishin
LifeFormations
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LifeFormations is an art and fabrication studio specializing in animatronics and sculptural scenic elements.
I71Movies
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I71Movies is an exciting and ambitious production company .
American Advertising Federation Cleveland
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American Advertising Federation Cleveland serves the advertising, marketing, media and creative professionals of Northeast Ohio.
ManaVision
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ManaVision is an advertising, broadcasting and media production company.
Voodoo Monkey Tattoo
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Voodoo Monkey Tattoo is a modern-day tattoo shop.
Pebble (media)
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Pebble (media) is an Owner and operator of an online media company
PBS Western Reserve
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PBS Western Reserve is a not-for-profit organization that offers content to all those who educate, enlighten and inspire.
AdOhio
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AdOhio is a Columbus-based digital and print ad placement agency.
GPS World
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GPS World is the foremost digital media brand devoted to the ever-changing world of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
Mosher Media
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Mosher Media is a video production company located in Fairlawn.
Dadada Media Group
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Dadada Media Group provides media buying, video production and graphic design services.
Equine Affaire
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The Equine Affaire is a team, comprised of avid horse people with diverse backgrounds in the horse industry .
Clay Media Group
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Clay Media Group specializes in video production for non-profits, creative agencies, brands, artists and compelling stories.
ProImageExperts
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Pro image is into Image & Video Post-production services for Photographers & Videographers.
GasLight Productions
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GasLight Productions is a film production and broadcasting company.
Magic Mountain Fun Centers
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Magic Mountain Fun Centers is an Amusement and theme park & entertainment platform where adults & kids can spend their leisure time.
Stambaugh Auditorium
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Stambaugh Auditorium is a non-profit public auditorium that offers culture, performing arts, concerts, education and entertainment events.
Media Resources
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Media Resources is a supplier of print media solutions.
American ED TV
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American ED TV delivers entertaining, trusted and empowering content to galvanize the community of educators.
Positive Productions
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Positive Productions provides custom trade show exhibits, point-of-purchase displays, outdoor drop boxes and permanent museum installations.
2 under entertainment
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2 Under Entertainment is a new entity within the entertainment industry. The foundation of the company is centered on the creation of
Clark County Fairgrounds
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Clark County Fairgrounds is a performance & event venue organizing 300 events a year.
The Bryan Publishing Company
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The Bryan Publishing Company is a local daily newspaper covering Williams county.
Noodls
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Noodls is a media & news channel broadcasting agency collecting & distributing press releases, statements & corporate news.
Cleveland Magazine
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Cleveland Magazine publishes a monthly magazine that offers articles in food, health, fashion, travel and entertainment.
Wing Media
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Wing Media is a marketing, advertising, and media buying company.
Game Face Hockey
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Game Face Hockey, LLC aim is two-fold. First, provide aspiring hockey payers the opportunity to learn.
Jumpstart Video Productions
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Jumpstart Video Production provides photography, product demos, video series, webinars and video production services.
Akron Beacon Journal
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Akron Beacon Journal Publishing Company Inc. publishes a newspaper.
Production Machining
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Production Machining is a business-to-business media brand that produces a monthly print magazine, digital media, etc.
KF Graphics
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KF Graphics is a professional graphic design firm.
Cool Media Productions
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Cool Media Productions is a full service video production company.