Most agency retainers work on a Bucket Of Hours model - which is really great for the agency, but not so good for the client: once the bucket is empty, the client needs to refill it if they expect any more work to be done.

AJR works on a Sliding Performance model: giving priority to the most important projects on a visual timeline, and then adjusting those delivery schedules should new, unexpected work appear. We don't think in terms of hours; our talented pool of creators work on several different client projects every day, keeping work fresh and energized.

AND HERE’S YOUR KICKER: NO CONTRACT. We do this because we don't want to lock any client into a relationship. If things aren't going well between us, no amount of legal paperwork is going to fix it. Conversely, if we're absolutely killing it - and we absolutely will - there's no reason for you to want to get out of the relationship.

This is actually the most important item on the list: Telling your story.

AJR takes pride in our ability to craft the written word, because great stories are told with rhythm and cadence, drama and humor. The famous ad man Leo Burnett said, “Don’t tell me how good you are; SHOW me how good I’ll be when I purchase your product" and we couldn't agree more.

To market, message, and position your business well, you have to make a deep, meaningful connection with your customer, and a single overworked marketing hire is never going to get you there, no matter how many creative writing classes they've taken.

The average wage in Oregon in 2024 is $33.06 per hour, while in Medford, Oregon, the average wage for a single hourly employee is $28.44.

The cost of an AJR retainer ranges from an equivalent hourly employee of $15 dollars an hour to under $34 dollars an hour.

For the cost of a single employee, an AJR retainer can give you Full Crew, Creative, Design, SEO, Social Media Management and Placement, Full Production Equipment, and 24/7 Rapid Response.

The true cost of an employee is 18-26% higher than their official salary (CNN Business/Sept. 2024). But then you already knew that. Taxes kill you every month, and it’s only getting worse.

With an AJR Retainer Package, you eliminate all of those taxes, benefits, and matching dollars, resulting in only paying for productive hours, and can deduct the full amount of the retainer at tax time.

Also, the cost and inconvenience of overtime, sick days, vacation days and holidays is a real concern to any business. The AJR production team is on-call After-Hours, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays - virtually 24/7.

An AJR Retainer eliminates:

• Payroll taxes

• Expensive Production & Editing Gear

• Matching Social Security costs

• Employee Burnout & Complacency

• Sick & Vacation days

• Wrongful termination worries

• Matching retirement fund costs

• Healthcare costs

• Down-time or replacement costs due to employee injury or illness

Many people today call themselves "Creators", "Marketers", "Social Media Experts", "Influencers", or "Videographers", yet almost none of them have the requisite skills and experience.

AJR has the formal education to back up our skills, plus a combined experience of more years than we care to admit. We also boast a past and current client list that includes some of the biggest companies in the Pacific Northwest; and a body of work that demonstrates an expertise across virtually every genre of media.

AJR has the staff & crew network in place to meet any needs or production expectations. In fact, many of them are feature film alum.

Our 6K Film/Dolby Sound Editing Suite is as impressive as it sounds. Our 2 ton Grip Truck hosts a feature film's worth of Grip & Lighting and can transport anywhere.

Our network of live assets include Graphic & Web designers, Field & Post Sound, the top Grips, Gaffers, and Production Support staff in the valley. 6K Cameras, Gimbals, Dollies, Sliders, Steadicam, Drones, and more.

Even the most dedicated employee can go dry trying to market the same product or service over and over (and over) again.

That’s why having a skilled, unbiased eye involved with your messaging can keep you fresh and relevant.

The AJR agency is also unafraid to present ideas, suggestions and criticisms that may be unconventional or uncomfortable, while a salaried in-house employee frequently "goes along to get along", motivated by job security.

• If any production day is cancelled within 24 hours, the client may incur additional costs, or forfeit that month’s production.

• Client may not “give away” a production day to any outside business or entity.

• Placement Costs, Acting & Voice Talent Fees, Permit & other Governmental Fees, overnight out-of-town accommodations, and other Minimal, Miscellaneous Costs are not included in any retainer model.