About Us

Powhatan Studios was founded in 2009 by Billy Hunt with collaborators Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell and Brian Wimer. We produce viral video commercials that are distributed exclusively through the web and email.

What is a viral video, you ask? It’s a video commercial that spreads person-to-person through social networks such as Facebook, YouTube, and email. If done properly, it is entertaining and instructive and becomes something people WANT to watch and share with friends and colleagues. Unlike television ads which often need to be endured or which can be skipped due to DVR technologies, viral videos are permission-based and their unique views are easily measurable.

We believe that video for web is the future of marketing. Look at your current advertising and marketing plan. If you feel that older mediums aren’t working for you or you simply can’t tell, consider viral commercials for your business or organization. Viral videos are more affordable than you might think and we guarantee you will get people’s attention.