Virginia Beach video firm wins Communicator Award of Distinction

Kevin Makes Sense Media in Virginia Beach won a 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction for a promo video made for the local classic rock band The Intangible Cats. The recognition comes from one of the industry’s largest competitive awards programs and spotlights the agency’s branding work. Why it matters: - The award gives Kevin Makes Sense Media third-party recognition for video production and branding work. - The win can help the Virginia Beach agency position itself for more local, regional and national clients. - The Communicator Awards draws thousands of entries from the U.S. and around the world, making the distinction a meaningful industry benchmark. What happened: - Kevin Makes Sense Media received a 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction. - The award honored the agency’s video, “GREAT TUNES. GREAT VIBES. GREAT TIMES.” - The video was produced to promote Virginia Beach classic rock band The Intangible Cats. - The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts announced the winners of the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards. The details: - Drummer Ken McNeil said working with Kevin Makes Sense Media was a “truly great and positive experience.” - McNeil said Kevin Neff’s professionalism, expertise and love of rock music showed in the video. - Neff said he initially thought the band wanted a typical music video. - Neff said the project shifted when he learned the band wanted a promotional video for venue owners and operators. - Neff said branding and promotion are Kevin Makes Sense Media’s strength. - The Communicator Awards announced Excellence and Distinction winners across industries and borders. - This year’s winners include companies and organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, The Alamo, Special Olympics, PepsiCo, Global Hotel Alliance, PwC, Touch Worldwide, George P. Johnson, Milton Hershey School, Apostrophe, Grow, Syracuse University, Marriott International, Lenovo, Create Baltimore and Penn Medicine. Between the lines: - The award underscores how short-form promotional video can function as a branding tool, not just an entertainment product. - The recognition also ties a small regional agency to a competition that includes major global brands, which can broaden credibility. - The Communicator Awards emphasizes excellence, effectiveness and innovation across communication work, so the honor signals both creative and strategic execution. What’s next: - Kevin Makes Sense Media will likely use the award to support future pitches for multimedia and branding projects. - The Communicator Awards will continue spotlighting winners through the AIVA platform at more information .