# Happy Hour Productions

> TV and video advertising agency based in Bristol, England. Founded 2003. Ranked #19 in Campaign's Top 100 Creative Agencies 2026 and #1 outside London for three consecutive years. Specialists in TV commercials, DRTV, video production, branded content, animation, and audio advertising for UK and international brands. Clients include Arsenal FC, National Trust, WaterAid, Toyota, NFU Mutual, and Macmillan Cancer Support. Registered company: Happy Hour Productions Ltd (Companies House 04883337). Address: The Picture House, 4 Lower Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5BJ.

## About

- [About Happy Hour Productions](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/about): Company history, leadership team, in-house studio, awards and industry recognition, client testimonials
- [Client List](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/about-us/clients): Full roster of brands and organisations worked with
- [Testimonials](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/testimonials): Client testimonials with named contacts and roles
- [Pitch Positive Pledge](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/pitch-positive-pledge): Agency's commitment to ethical pitching practices
- [Showreel](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/showreel): Video showreel of recent work
- [Contact](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/contact): Address, phone, email, and enquiry form

## Services

- [TV Commercials](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/tv-commercials): Full-service TV commercial production from script to Clearcast clearance; brand commercials, TV sponsorship, DRTV, and cinema advertising; pricing guidance and FAQs
- [Video Production](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/video-production): Brand films, social video, explainer videos, and digital content production
- [DRTV Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/drtv-advertising): Direct response TV campaigns designed for measurable conversion and response
- [Branded Content](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/branded-content): Long-form branded storytelling for broadcast and digital platforms
- [Animation](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/animation): 2D, 3D, and motion graphics animation for TV, digital, and social
- [Audio Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/audio-advertising): Radio and podcast advertising production
- [Integrated Campaigns](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/integrated-campaigns): Multi-channel campaigns spanning TV, digital, audio, and social
- [Feature Films](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/feature-films): Independent feature film production
- [Post Production](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/post-production): In-house edit, grading, and sound finishing suites in Bristol
- [Corporate Social Responsibility Video](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/video/corporate-social-responsibility): CSR and impact storytelling for brands and charities
- [Internal Communications Video](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/services/video/internal-comms): Employee engagement and internal communications video production

## Sector Expertise

- [Charity Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/charity): TV and video advertising for charities and non-profits; DRTV fundraising campaigns
- [Financial Services & Insurance](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/financial-services-insurance): Regulated advertising for financial services, insurance, and fintech brands
- [Retail Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/retail): TV and video campaigns for retail and e-commerce brands
- [Sport Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/sport): Brand and campaign work for sports organisations and sponsors
- [Food & Drink Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/food-drink): TV commercials and branded content for food and drink brands
- [Education Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/education): Video and TV advertising for universities and education providers
- [Travel & Tourism Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/travel-tourism): Campaign production for travel, hospitality, and tourism brands
- [Gaming Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/sectors/gaming): TV and digital advertising for gaming and betting brands

## Insights

- [How to Advertise on TV in the UK](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/how-to-advertise-on-tv-in-the-uk): Step-by-step guide covering Clearcast, media buying, production, and broadcast regulation
- [What is DRTV Advertising?](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/what-is-drtv-advertising): Explanation of direct response television, how it works, and when to use it
- [Does TV Advertising Still Work?](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/does-tv-advertising-still-work): Analysis of TV advertising effectiveness citing consumer trust and ROI data
- [The Advantages of TV Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/the-advantages-of-tv-advertising): Why brands choose TV advertising over other channels
- [Top 10 Tips for an Effective TV Advertising Campaign](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/top-ten-tips-to-create-an-effective-tv-advertising-campaign): Practical guidance on briefing, production, and media strategy
- [Direct Response TV vs Brand Response TV](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/direct-response-tv-vs-brand-response-tv): Comparison of DRTV and brand advertising approaches and objectives
- [Why Emotion is the Most Powerful Tool in TV Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/why-emotion-is-the-most-powerful-tool-in-tv-advertising): The role of emotional storytelling in advertising effectiveness
- [Using TV Advertising to Boost Website Traffic](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/using-tv-advertising-to-boost-website-traffic): How TV drives measurable digital response
- [DRTV: Dirty or Delivering Results?](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/drtv-dirty-or-delivering-results): Addressing common misconceptions about direct response television
- [Why Retailers Love DRTV Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/why-retailers-love-drtv-advertising): How retail brands use DRTV for measurable sales response
- [The UK's New Junk Food Advertising Ban](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/the-uks-new-junk-food-advertising-ban): Overview of HFSS advertising restrictions and implications for brands
- [Why the Best Video Agencies Aren't Afraid of AI](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/why-the-best-video-agencies-arent-afraid-of-ai): How AI tools are being adopted in video production workflows
- [Top TV Advertising Agencies in the UK](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/top-tv-advertising-agencies-uk): Overview of leading UK TV advertising agencies
- [Top Video Advertising Agencies in the UK](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/top-video-advertising-agencies-uk): Overview of leading UK video advertising agencies
- [Top Creative Agencies 2026](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/top-creative-agencies-2026): Campaign Magazine Top 100 Creative Agencies 2026 results and commentary
- [Five Questions to Help You Plan Your First TV Advert](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/five-questions-to-help-you-plan-your-first-tv-advert): Planning framework for brands new to TV advertising
- [How to Use Video for B2B Marketing](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/how-to-use-video-for-b2b-marketing): Video strategy guidance for business-to-business brands
- [11 Types of Corporate Video and Why You Need Them](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/11-types-of-corporate-video-and-why-you-need-to-be-using-them): Overview of corporate video formats and their use cases
- [The Role of Emotion in Audio Advertising](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/listen-up-the-role-of-emotion-in-audio-advertising-success): How emotional storytelling applies to radio and podcast advertising
- [YouTube as a TV Powerhouse](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/insights/youtube-tv-powerhouse): How YouTube fits into a TV and video advertising strategy

## Selected Client Work

- [Arsenal x Adidas — No More Red 2025](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/arsenal-adidas): Brand film for the 2025 relaunch of Arsenal's No More Red campaign in partnership with Adidas
- [National Trust Christmas 2025](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/national-trust-christmas-2025): TV commercial for National Trust's 2025 Christmas campaign
- [National Trust Christmas 2024](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/national-trust-christmas-2024): TV commercial for National Trust's 2024 Christmas campaign
- [WaterAid — Nesteline's Story](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/wateraid-nesteline): DRTV fundraising campaign for WaterAid featuring Nesteline's story
- [WaterAid — The Class](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/wateraid-the-class): TV campaign for WaterAid
- [NFU Mutual — More Important Things](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/nfu-mutuals-more-important-things-broadens-brand-appeal): Brand TV commercial for NFU Mutual
- [Lyle & Scott](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/lyle-scott): Brand film for Lyle & Scott
- [Toyota](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/toyota): TV commercial for Toyota
- [Trinny London](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/trinny-london): Video production for Trinny London
- [Help for Heroes](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/help-for-heroes): DRTV fundraising campaign for Help for Heroes
- [Crohn's & Colitis UK](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/crohns-colitis-uk): Charity TV advertising campaign
- [Thortful — Animation](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/thortful-animation): Animated TV commercial for Thortful
- [Animal Friends Insurance — Claymation](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/animal-friends-claymation): Claymation TV commercial for Animal Friends Insurance
- [Actiph Water](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/actiph-water): TV commercial for Actiph Water
- [Bluebird Care](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/bluebird-care): TV advertising for Bluebird Care home care services
- [Crisis](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/crisis): Charity advertising campaign for Crisis
- [Toolstation](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/toolstation): TV commercial for Toolstation
- [SunLife](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/project/sunlife-tv): TV advertising for SunLife

## Optional

- [Happy Half Hour Podcast](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/happy-half-hour-podcast): Industry podcast on TV, video, and branded content production; available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music
- [All Client Work](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/work): Full portfolio of 70+ client projects across all sectors and service types
- [Newsletter Sign-Up](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up): Industry insights and agency news
- [Ready to Brief?](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/ready-to-brief): New project enquiry form
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/privacy-policy): Data handling and privacy information
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.happyhourproductions.co.uk/cookie-policy): Cookie usage information