LEARN WHO WE ARE
We're more than a floating billboard.

We do cool sh*t on the water.
We're all about bringing the most unqiue and engaging activations to life.
A water-proof LED boat didn't magically wash up on the beach. We always strive to be creative and out-of-the-box.
Some might think we’re different…. We think that’s our biggest advantage. We push the limits on how one can activate the waterways.
We are only as powerful as our community we're in. That's why we serve our community and give back.
Our values shape the way we work with our clients, delivering outstanding user experience supported by cutting edge technologies.
Since the beginning our main goal was to communicate better with beach-goers and enhance the waterways we live in
Family owned and operated, two brother's love for the beach grew into a company.
Brothers, Nate Shapiro and Adam Shapiro grew up on the beaches of Ocean City, Maryland as umbrella boys. There love for the water and sun left no room for summer internships. But that didn’t stop their natural entrepreneurial spirit. As they sat in the sands wondering how they could start their own business, the looked to the skies. Ironicily, it was there they found an answer. Aerial advertising. These antiquated forms of advertising had been a staple of the beaches since they were children. But there was a better way to bring this to modern day. That is where this journey began. How can we create a more appealing and effective form of beach advertising? The answer was Ballyhoo Media.
Lives by the phrase "Work like a Captain, Play like a Pirate". Born and raised on the beaches of Maryland, Adam was always connected to the water. After graduating from FIU with his MBA, he fell in love with South Florida. In a dire need to always stay near the waters, he left his cozy commercial real estate job to start this insane idea.
Favorite Boating Spot:
Key Largo
Years of Boating Experience:
Years of what?
Favorite Part of Ballyhoo:
Our incredible events
The master of chill and reggae, Nate has mastered the ability of picking up any skill thrown his way. Working in practically every position in the company, he has become a master of the water and the office.
Favorite Boating Spot:
Biscayne Bay
Favorite Client
Corona
Favorite Part of Ballyhoo:
Being on a beach !
Life long friend Tyler “the creator” was a founder of Ballyhoo Media along side the Shapiro brothers. A modern day Scorsese, Tyler uses his tool kit of Adobe suites and video editing softwares to transform our platforms into super models walking the red carpet. In his off-hours, he enjoys listening to live music with his best friend Don Julio and always saying ‘yes’ to weekend plans.
Favorite Part of Ballyhoo:
The jaw-drop reaction when someone sees out boats
Favorite Office Activity:
Cuddling with the dogs
Growing up in the DC area despising the cold and also being of Jamaican descent, Malcolm always knew he was destined for the warmth. He moved to Miami at the start of 2016 where he got his first taste of professional selling working in the season tickets department for the major baseball team in the area. A couple of years later, Malcolm would eventually find his way to the advertising industry and in the Fall of 2020 was introduced to the team at Ballyhoo. The rest, as they say, is history!
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Our in-house latin music specialist Reni joined the team straight after graduating from the Univeristy of Miami. After messaging us for three years straight, we decided "Why not, let's give this poor girl a chance!". It ended up paying off BIG TIME, with Reni play a huge role in pre-sale marketing and promoting our brand.
Favorite Boating Spot:
Key Largo
Favorite Client
Affirmation billboards (and Maluma <3)
Favorite Part of Ballyhoo:
The team!
Lives by the phrase "Work like a Captain, Play like a Pirate". Born and raised on the beaches of Maryland, Adam was always connected to the water. After graduating from FIU with his MBA, he fell in love with South Florida. In a dire need to always stay near the waters, he left his cozy commercial real estate job to start this insane idea.
Favorite Boating Spot:
Key Largo
Years of Boating Experience:
Years of what?
Favorite Part of Ballyhoo:
Our incredible events
Lives by the phrase "Work like a Captain, Play like a Pirate". Born and raised on the beaches of Maryland, Adam was always connected to the water. After graduating from FIU with his MBA, he fell in love with South Florida. In a dire need to always stay near the waters, he left his cozy commercial real estate job to start this insane idea.
Favorite Boating Spot:
Key Largo
Years of Boating Experience:
Years of what?
Favorite Part of Ballyhoo:
Our incredible events
We are always looking for interns, captains looking for their licenese, and people who get excited about the water! Shoot us an email with your resume.