Chicago-Born. Client-Obsessed.

The Agency Where Media Meets Management.

Markel Media & Management is a Chicago creative agency building high-conversion visuals and systems for real estate, events, and brands that can’t afford to blend in.

Real Estate Media  •  Event Coverage  •  Cinematic Videography
Isaiah Lesley on site in a Chicago property
Founder: Isaiah Markel Lesley

Midwest Talent. Global Vision.

I built Markel Media & Management at the intersection of real estate, film, and brand strategy. From South Side walk-throughs to conference stages, every frame we capture is designed to move someone closer to a decision.

With a BFA in Television: Executive Production & Entrepreneurship and boots-on-the-ground experience as a Chicago real estate professional, I understand both sides of the deal: the story you’re telling and the numbers you’re chasing.

Based in Chicago, serving agents, founders, and creatives across the Midwest and beyond.
Meet The Studio

What We Do

We’re not just “content creators.” Markel Media & Management operates like an embedded media team—designing visuals, workflows, and launch strategies that help you attract, convert, and retain the people you’re here to serve.

Selected Work

A small sample of what we’ve built across real estate, events, and creative storytelling. Every project starts with the same question: what does success look like for you in 90 days?

Chicago multi-unit listing exterior
South Side Multi-Unit • Listing Media
Staged interior living room
Investor Flip • Interior Storytelling
Live event crowd during a workshop
Workshop Series • Event Coverage
Cinematic frame from a video project
Brand Campaign • Cinematic Visuals
Portrait-style media frame
Creative Portrait • Studio Session
Chicago at night city visuals
Chicago At Night • City Storytelling

In Motion

Great media should do more than get likes—it should move the right people to click, call, show up, or sign. Here’s a glimpse of how our work moves in the real world.

Property Walkthrough • South Suburbs townhome highlight reel.

Social Cut • Vertical reel built for Instagram & TikTok.

Creator Feature • Story-driven piece for a creative brand.

Event Recap • Workshop experience edited for sponsors and community.

Chicago First.

Born on the South Side, built across Chicago and the South Suburbs. We understand how Midwestern markets move—and what it takes to stand out in them.

Media x Real Estate.

We’ve sat at the closing table and behind the camera. That’s why every asset we make is designed to serve actual deals, not just aesthetics.

Strategy-Backed Creative.

From workshops to conferences and podcasts, our work plugs into a larger ecosystem—not just a one-off post or listing.

Ready To Build Something Real?

Whether you’re listing a property, hosting an event, or launching a brand, Markel Media & Management can act as your embedded media team. Tell us what you’re building—we’ll bring the cameras, the systems, and the strategy.

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