RocketDog Communications

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Coworking space in Seattle and Redmond. I am the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RocketDog Communications?

Website rebuild

What were your goals for this project?

Create a new website

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I've worked with them before

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

"Thinkspace was looking for the right partner to take our Brand to the next level. We found that partner in RocketDog! They approached the project from a holistic mindset and created a more comprehensive and integrated look for all of our materials. They delivered a complete solution that encompassed a fantastic new Website, digital marketing, email marketing, as well as a full suite of marketing collateral. They delivered on all fronts, both on time and on budget. We feel our brand is stronger, more engaging, and certainly positions us well in a very competitive space.” – Peter Chee thinkspace Founder & CEO

What was the team composition?

Three people were on the team

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Everyone says our website looks great!

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Yes it was handled between my EA and RocketDog.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They do great design work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No really

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the marketing manager for Wipliance- we are a custom integrator for home technologies including audio/video/home theater as well as home automation, lighting control and window treatments. I manage all print, online and other outreach campaigns.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RocketDog Communications?

We hired RocketDog to take our graphic design for print work to the next level- as I am more versed in web design. RocketDog has since created a series of banner ads, print magazine ads and handout pieces with a cohesive look and feel that complements our brand image.

What were your goals for this project?

We have objectives for a targeted mailing campaign as well as pay per click and retargeting campaigns to utilize this creative. We anticipate a decent ROI from PPC campaigns as well as the multifunction print piece that can be mailed or handed out as needed.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected RocketDog because we felt their approach aligned with ours in terms of communicating a message to our audience with a unified approach, and the work they have done for businesses in our area is renowned. We selected between a few firms that had similar objectives, but ended up choosing RocketDog because they match professional style with a personal approach.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

After determining a vendor we had several meetings with our company owner and RocketDog to determine best method for carving out a lengthy design punchiest with a monthly retainer- prioritizing projects that have the shortest runway to implement so we could see results quickly (banner ads and ppc creative) as well as catching up on magazine print ads that have deadlines for later issues.

What was the team composition?

Currently we are in communication with Michael (owner) and am not familiar with other team members. Michael has taken a hands-on approach to this project and we appreciate the level of detail he has used.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have just started the PPC and retargeting campaigns, so no tangible outcomes yet, but we are very optimistic.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

RocketDog uses Asana to collaborate between client and creator, we like this system as it provides accountability on both sides and quick response methods.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We appreciate the personal approach that RocketDog has taken to understand our unique business model and how to best increase our audience with messaging and design.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It is too early to tell- but we are satisfied with work done thus far.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

 SFS Life Settlements assists seniors and their advisors in evaluating and securing life settlements. We leverage industry expertise and a broad network of providers to help clients make informed decisions about selling their life insurance policies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with RocketDog Communications?

 We needed help creating brand awareness for SFS Life Settlements and positioning us as a premier resource for advisors needing assistance with life settlements for their clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

 RocketDog Communications has created content, including writing copy and shooting videos. The team has also vastly improved our marketing materials and increased our social media presence, particularly on LinkedIn. Moreover, RocketDog Communications has provided creative ideas to produce content using AI. The team has created blogs and posts discussing the life settlement market and our business. Additionally, RocketDog Communications has upgraded our marketing flyers and online profiles and shot videos to add to the content as well as created AI videos.

What is the team composition?

 I'm not sure how many teammates from RocketDog Communications are assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with RocketDog Communications?

 I found RocketDog Communications through a co-networking group. I chose them because they were highly experienced and had in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge online marketing strategies, including AI.

What is the status of this engagement?

 We started working with RocketDog Communications in December 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

 Thanks to RocketDog Communications, we're currently the industry leader in new LinkedIn followers per week, and we've also generated multiple leads.

How did RocketDog Communications perform from a project management standpoint?

 RocketDog Communications has delivered on time and is very diligent. We have weekly meetings with Mike (CEO).

What did you find most impressive about them?

 RocketDog Communications' creative approaches to marketing are impressive. The team also does a great job keeping us on track to keep the marketing wheel moving.

Are there any areas they could improve?

 I don't think there's anything RocketDog Communications could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sales Manager of Freeland Systems

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Medical PACS and Structured Reporting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire RocketDog Communications to accomplish?

• General Marketing and Brand Awareness
• Trade Show Marketing

SOLUTION

How did you find RocketDog Communications?

Referral

Why did you select RocketDog Communications over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• work ethic

How many teammates from RocketDog Communications were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

They created fantastic print materials (one-pager and a postcard/offer), and launched an entire marketing campaign around the tradeshow. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We had more booth traffic, increased questions based on new materials, and improved follow up after the show

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They've provided exceptional service and gone above and beyond to meet our needs. All items were delieverd with time to correct in case of error.

What was your primary form of communication with RocketDog Communications?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Timeliness was key, as is work ethic, friendliness, ease of working with Rocket Dog, and quality of service.

Are there any areas for improvement or something RocketDog Communications could have done differently?

I have zero areas of improvement for RocketDog

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Publicity for Good

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Communications agency specialized in PR, awards, influencer and social media management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire RocketDog Communications to accomplish?

• Rebranding of my website

SOLUTION

How did you find RocketDog Communications?

Referral

Why did you select RocketDog Communications over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We had a very short deadline to refresh our website because of a full month in events. We gave them the new collor pallete and all the content. And in 7 days they created a brand new website. Very modern, very usable, pretty and concise. They created 4 pages, home page, services, about us and sales page.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were able to follow up the progress on the website daily and give feedback.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

It was awesome. Communication was great, always fast and easy. We could align perfectly because communication was awesome, they understood what we wanted and delivered much more than we expected.

What was your primary form of communication with RocketDog Communications?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with their great communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The Project Management process and the short deadline that they met.

Are there any areas for improvement or something RocketDog Communications could have done differently?

No, everything was awesome.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Development and Events of AWW

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A non-profit organization with a mission to make a positive impact, supporting several beneficiaries through dedicated initiatives and meaningful events.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire RocketDog Communications to accomplish?

• Improve Stakeholder Engagement
• Enhance Internal Communications
• Support Fundraising Initiatives

SOLUTION

How did you find RocketDog Communications?

Referral

Why did you select RocketDog Communications over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from RocketDog Communications were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Created visually appealing and compelling marketing copy. Provided actionable insights.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Donor generation, employee engagement and competitive analysis.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

All projects were completed punctually and precisely. Needs were responded to promptly and with the utmost professionalism.

What was your primary form of communication with RocketDog Communications?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Open and transparent communication about project timelines and budget pacing. Consistent delivery of promises and maintained high standards. Ability to change with needs as they evolved.

Are there any areas for improvement or something RocketDog Communications could have done differently?

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of a construction company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Structural Engineering

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire RocketDog Communications to accomplish?

• Redesign of all marketing collateral
• Create easy to fill templates in InDesign
• Create a design that is visually appealing and easy to read

SOLUTION

How did you find RocketDog Communications?

Referral

Why did you select RocketDog Communications over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from RocketDog Communications were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The Rocketdog team was tasked with taking our current marketing collateral "kit of parts" which included several pieces such as resumes, feature project sheets, multiple project sheets, a brochure, and more from a design in Microsoft Word and developing new designs in Adobe that aligned with our brand and newly redesigned website. We requested that the design be flexible so we could easily create new collateral using the same design and integrate text and images with ease.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were thrilled with the results of the new design.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team delivered the redesigned collateral on time and within budget and was very responsive.

What was your primary form of communication with RocketDog Communications?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were easy to communicate with and delivered exactly what we hired them to provide, including all the finished files.

Are there any areas for improvement or something RocketDog Communications could have done differently?

Not that I recall.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director of Marketing of BizX, a barter network.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RocketDog Communications?

All sorts! Graphics, web design, advertisements and more.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

They are so easy to work with, communicative, and always come up with wonderful creative.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

There was a lot of back and forth getting a few web pages designed, but Mike stayed on the ball and delivered each time. He's a great listener.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Mike Elliott is the best.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Beautiful design and conversions!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I couldn't imagine how anyone else could handle our demanding needs! Mike is really easy to work with.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Mike has a great attitude and a keen eye for compelling design.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Not at all! Keep up the great work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the staff director of the University of Washington's Population Health Initiative.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RocketDog Communications, and what were your goals?

We hired RocketDog to develop the visual identity (logo, color palette, etc.) for a new research project/endeavor that needed to exist independently of the university.

SOLUTION

How did you select RocketDog Communications?

RocketDog was one of several vendors/freelancers that were recommended to us, and they ultimately were the best fit in terms of expertise and needed timelines for completion.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

The project scope included a visioning process, several rounds of logo presentations/iterations, and a final visual identity/style guide for the new brand.

How many people from the RocketDog Communications team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked directly with Michael Elliott, who is RocketDog's owner, throughout the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our project funder was quite pleased with the visual identity that was developed.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We had regular meetings with RocketDog and relied on Asana as the project management vehicle for the work.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

RocketDog exceeded our expectations for the quality and speed with which they delivered an initial round of potential logos.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No - We were happy with the process and outcome of the work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of REALIZE DEI, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire RocketDog Communications?

RocketDog helped us redesign a DEI workshop presentation.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a more professional, well-designed, clean look and feel.

SOLUTION

How did you select RocketDog Communications?

We’ve known of RocketDog for years. They were responsive, communicated well, understood exactly what we needed, and delivered when we needed it.

Describe the project in detail.

We needed a presentation design for a remote DEI workshop. We had the content and the format, more or less, put together, but needed to give it a professional design edge.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with RocketDog on this project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We got exactly what we needed from RocketDog. They made the adjustments and delivered the design sensibility that got us exactly where we needed to go.

It was a night and day change and made all the difference in presenting our work with a design edge that matched the hard work we had already put into it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Excellent all around. Working with RocketDog was like working with a partner. Everything was seamless and a pleasure.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They gave us just what we needed for the moment, and understood our requirements perfectly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nope, they did great.