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OUR HISTORY
At Velocity, we’re in the business of growing your business. The rest, as they say, is HISTORY:
1975
The beginning
Big Rob on a Crane during a film shoot

In 1975, Robert Berning, Jr. founded Robert Berning Productions, Inc. and operated out of a 200-year-old New Orleans French Quarter walk up.

1981
Metro New Orleans Premier Agency
Second Line in the Quarter

The company relocated to 710 Papworth Ave at the beginning of the 80’s and shared the space with a film production equipment company. Two years later, Berning purchased all of 710 Papworth to become the sole tenant.

1990
Velocity Studio
Spaceman Film Shoot

Robert Berning continued to grow the company, and eventually became the premier commercial production studio in New Orleans and throughout the southeast region.

1995
Visual Effects Expansion
Cardiac Institute of the South

Berning Productions expanded its services to include graphic design, original music scores, motion graphics and animation.

2005
We are team players
Velocity Team

Following Hurricane Katrina, Berning Productions rapidly expanded into a full-service traditional advertising agency, offering media buying, account management, copywriting and more.

2011
Robert Berning Jr.
Robert Berning Jr.

Sadly in 2011, Robert Berning Jr. passed away, leaving a tremendous hole in the hearts of people throughout the community.

2012
Robert H. Berning III
Robert "Trey" Berning III

Robert Berning III (Trey), decided to keep Robert Berning Productions in operation, honoring both his father’s name and legacy. Additionally, Trey realized the growing importance of digital media and founded Velocity Agency, a full-service advertising and digital marketing firm.

2018
Annex Launched
ANNEX PID

In June 2018, Velocity Agency launched Annex Software, our proprietary program harnessing advanced Geo-Fence technology to revolutionize targeted advertising. Annex empowers businesses to gather critical data on individuals within custom-defined virtual boundaries, serving highly relevant ads and capturing unique insights. Originally developed as a core component of our casino marketing

2021
Rate My Smile Launched
Rate My Smile

In January 2021, Velocity Agency launched Rate My Smile, an innovative customer review software designed to empower businesses with real-time feedback. This tool enables our clients to enhance customer satisfaction by capturing and showcasing authentic reviews, helping to build trust and drive engagement.

Relocating to Mandeville, LA
Velocity Agency Relocating to Mandeville, LA

In 2021, Velocity Agency took a new step forward, relocating to Mandeville, LA, to expand its capabilities and deepen its roots in the Greater New Orleans area. This move allowed Velocity to enhance its operations and continue delivering cutting-edge marketing solutions, bringing its expertise closer to local and national clients

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