Media Frenzy Global

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the former CMO of Vensure Employer Services; an HR tech and services firm for Small and Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs). 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FRENZY?

We hired FRENZY to roll out a brand refresh. We were planning on putting significant money into demand generation and wanted a new look. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We gave their team our branding guidelines, new brand positioning, value proposition, and benefits. FRENZY was responsible for developing creative concepts; this included taglines and video scripts. They came up with a new brand campaign and developed design elements for video, print, and digital advertising that we could use moving forward. FRENZY also made website recommendations on our key pages and acted as the agency of record for our PR work. 

What is the team composition?

We primarily worked with 5–6 individuals. 

How did you come to work with FRENZY?

FRENZY was already acting as our PR agency at the time, and we knew they could give us something bespoke that worked for us. They were the agency that could deliver what we needed for a reasonable price tag. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $100,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together between September–November 2023. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m not with the company anymore, so I can’t give any hard metrics. However, when I was there, we were very pleased with FRENZY’s creativity and ability to stay on brand. They effectively communicated the value proposition that we were looking for. Overall, we were very happy with their work. 

How did FRENZY perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was wonderful, and FRENZY was never late. Their team was good about recapping meetings, and everyone stayed on task. We primarily communicated via email and  Zoom; we also met in person. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

We’d like to shout out Sarah (CEO & Founder) and Dave (President). 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were most impressed with their ability to ensure they were delivering value to clients. They worked extremely hard to deliver results in whatever work they were providing to us. We were also impressed with their ability to bring in creative individuals. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

We felt like their website recommendations were not completely up to date; this was a very minor piece of our engagement, though. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

When you’re working with any agency, come prepared with your creative brief. We spent a lot of time explaining our historical branding and the new bundling of the product positioning to ensure FRENZY was well-prepped. You have to spend time on your end to make sure they have an understanding of your company. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the senior marketing manager at Makersite, a German-based software service company that supports global manufacturers in improving their products and supply chains.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FRENZY?

The two key challenges that I required FRENZY to support me on were enhancing Makersite's awareness and profile in North American markets and supporting us in driving credibility.

We work with global enterprise companies, so it's risky for them to work with startups like us. Thus, we wanted to use PR as a channel to help drive our credibility and demonstrate that we were capable of doing the things we said we did.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FRENZY helped us with our PR efforts. They specifically did media pitching across a variety of publications in the trade press and general media regarding our Series A funding announcement, helping us get coverage in the media.

What is the team composition?

The account team had 3–4  members. Cameron (PR Account Associate) was our main point of contact. We also worked with Katy (Senior PR Account Executive) and Sarah (CEO & Founder).
How did you come to work with FRENZY?

They came to us as a recommendation. Initially, we provided FRENZY with a short brief detailing our challenges, and they came back to us with some very good examples of how they'd supported other companies. We were very impressed with that. Moreover, we could tell they were very purpose-driven, which fit our company values. There was also very good chemistry between our teams, so I could see us having a very good working relationship.

How much have you invested with them?

We paid a monthly retainer of around $5,000–$8,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around August 2022. Currently, we're pausing our relationship.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

FRENZY successfully supported us in our Series A funding announcement, which was very important for us. As a result, we saw a noticeable increase in our media mentions and overall awareness in certain areas. Thanks to their media pitching, we've even continued to get interview requests for key subject matter experts and our CEO from relevant trade publications. That result has also supported us in raising awareness of who we are, what we do, and what our approach is.

How did FRENZY perform from a project management standpoint?

FRENZY delivered on time and on budget, as expected. Overall, their project management was good. They were great at communicating project timelines, deadlines, and requirements.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
I would like to give Cameron a shout-out. Still, the entire team was great. For example, Sarah was always very proactive and involved. One of the advantages of working with FRENZY was that we had upper management involved in our account when needed, which was always helpful.

What did you find most impressive about them?

FRENZY's culture, attitude, mindset, and team members were impressive. They complemented our business very well, which was why we chose them in the first place. We could see that they were hungry and ambitious, just like us, so we ultimately developed and grew together.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything they could have improved on. They're an ambitious agency wanting to grow. As they do that, they'll have growing pains. Still, we were very happy with our day-to-day work.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Provide them with a clear brief and a good amount of time for them to execute their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director Corporate Marketing of the company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Identity and access management services provider

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Media Frenzy Global to accomplish?

• Brand Awareness
• Increase Visibility in Industry News Features

SOLUTION

How did you find Media Frenzy Global?

Previous experience working with them

Why did you select Media Frenzy Global over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• Deep understanding of PR and Tech industry

How many teammates from Media Frenzy Global were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Developing bylines after SME review, press release distribution and media pitching for interviews,pitch the company for industry features in reputed security publications, press coverage tracking and reporting, media briefing for spokespersons

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Number of bylines published, press release picked up and interviews done

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

MFG team is super organized and acted more as a partner than an agency. The team is strategic, adheres to timeline and understand the tech industry and the tech reporters and editors well. They explore new ideas that are relevant and smart. 

I have seen agencies that have a “fake it till you make it” approach - so it was important to partner with a truly professional, knowledgeable and high-work ethic team, and MFG fit all of those needs. The budget was limited, and MFG 100% put everything in their capacity to deliver the best within that budget. I don’t believe anyone else could do it!

What was your primary form of communication with Media Frenzy Global?

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

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

They never pushed us to increase our budget or sold other services to us, which many companies do. They focused on deliverables; they did what they said they would. The goals that were clearly defined were met.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Media Frenzy Global could have done differently?

Not that I can think of immediately.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Communications, Brand & PR Director at a global managed internet services company helping Fortune 500 companies ensure reliability and security across their communications and operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Media Frenzy Global, and what were your goals?

PR strategy across the USA - including opportunity seeking, interviewing, content development, campaign ideation. With a goal to raise the company profile across the US.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Five agencies were found online and following a thorough RFP and pitch process Media Frenzy were selected due to their expertise in Tech PR, their excellent contacts and demonstrable tenacity on behalf of their clients.

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

• Quarterly strategy and objective setting
• Bi-weekly check ins
• Opportunity alerts
• SME interviews
• Content development
• Proactive pitching
• Content placement
• Weekly results reporting.

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

Four.

• Input from the owner and CEO
• Director
• Senior Manager
• Writer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since working with Media Frenzy, our reach increased over 600%. We achieved coverage in several desired target publications, and were offered opportunities with Tier 1 publications, including the WSJ.

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

The Media Frenzy team are very responsive, proactive and most importantly passionate. Our success was their success. Their management style is collaborative, and communication is seamless. They were truly an extension of our marketing team. They worked with our other agencies around the globe to help streamline content and and drive consistency of our messaging. They had their own Teams channel for instant communication and we had a dedicated email address that went to the whole group.

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

Their passion for what they do and their hunger for results.

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

Maintaining the same writer for consistency and building up skilled knowledge was something we suggested and something Media Frenzy took on board and acted upon.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief marketing officer at a blockchain company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Media Frenzy Global?

We’d opened a new business and needed help with PR and gaining media coverage to raise awareness of our mission and goals.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First off, they tried to understand our goals and our customers, and then jumped into social media and writing content. They also interviewed people every month, which allowed them to write some really wonderful pieces about our initiative. Beyond articles, they crafted press releases, PR packages, blog posts, and promotional videos. They also worked to secure coverage for us through external media sources.

Finally, they came to our grand opening event in June, which I consider going above and beyond. Their whole team was present to ensure we got in front of the media and followed up with people to ensure we got the coverage we expected.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three people: Sarah (CEO & Founder), Nikita (VP of Communications), and Jordan (Public Relations Account Executive). There was also an assistant that helped us out.

How did you come to work with Media Frenzy Global?

We did a large amount of research in advance to find the right team for us. We asked a lot of connections in our network for recommendations and then interviewed quite a few agencies.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost was around $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from May–August 2022. Even though we’re not engaged right now, we have another project coming up that we’ve approached Sarah and her team about.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The media coverage that we secured is the obvious metric of success. Beyond that, the amount of coverage we secured has helped us gain significant awareness of what we’re trying to do.

They provide us with regular updates, as well as commentary on what’s going on in our industry and sector.

How did Media Frenzy Global perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very on top of project management; in fact, they’re firecrackers in this regard. Their team was also professional and efficient. We typically communicated over email, Zoom, Slack, and phone calls, when necessary. There weren't any instances of no-shows or delays.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It was pleasant to work with Sarah and her team. They were attentive, and you could tell they’d done it before. Their work was very organized, systematic, and efficient. We were happy throughout the engagement.

It was obvious that they worked well as a team, and, in large part, that’s due to Sarah’s leading direction. It’s obvious that she’s a veteran, which is why we chose Media Frenzy over other media companies.

Sarah was an all-star at what she did. Her experience brought a ton of value to their company, and obviously, she knew how to hire, as she had some wonderful people working with her. Being able to leverage their network and connections allowed us to do a really good job.

They were always staying on top of new technologies in the industry, like blockchain and Web3. We plan to utilize this experience in the future as we expand and grow what we’re doing internally.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We only faced one slight issue, and it was a situation where we would have liked to both have our cake and eat it. Media Frenzy always shows effort and proactivity in figuring out cutting-edge technology.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give them as much information as you can to help them do the best work possible. You have to truly understand what your goals are and where your targets need to be placed. The better you can communicate that to Media Frenzy, the better their strategy will be.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief revenue officer at an external data platform company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Media Frenzy Global?

We needed help with our branding and product awareness.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, we had a product discovery phase where we set up goals and created a rapid execution plan. We also gave Media Frenzy Global a project brief and guidelines to follow. Afterward, they’ve helped us with content creation and worked to get us included in several industry-relevant articles. 

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with six people. 

How did you come to work with Media Frenzy Global?

I worked with Media Frenzy Global on a previous project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since January 2022, and our partnership is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to Media Frenzy Global, our PR health score has improved by 200%. 

How did Media Frenzy Global perform from a project management standpoint?

Media Frenzy Global has managed the project very well and used tools to improve our workflows. We communicate through emails and Slack. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Media Frenzy Global is quick to understand our objectives and execute our plans.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. Media Frenzy Global is doing a good job. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with Media Frenzy Global.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of an IT services and consulting brand. We focus on blockchain and consulting services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Media Frenzy Global?

We needed public relations services in the form of media exposure from blogs, speaking engagements for our thought leaders, and exceptional events or achievements marketing. They provide end-to-end media relations.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our engagement is very simple. We have a biweekly call set up where stakeholders from both sides discuss the opportunities and the potential areas we can be given a voice, especially for the product were launching. They gave us a weekly tracker, and we discuss which media outlets will provide us with fitting exposure. 

They've secured a lot of interviews and media spots for us, as well as secured us publication in a lot of articles. A lot of our team members have also been published.

What is the team composition?

We've always had a team of 3-4 people.

How did you come to work with Media Frenzy Global?

Our marketing person did some research and interviewed their CEO.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working together since February 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They really helped get us on the map. Their end-to-end services are impressive. Although we didn’t sign up for this particular service, they also provide speaking engagements.

How did Media Frenzy Global perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is pretty good. We get weekly updates and communicate via email and biweekly Zoom calls. Media Frenzy updates us on what's happening and where potential opportunities are.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We hired them for the product we’re building: a very unique, blockchain-powered platform. We were very impressed with the level of understanding that their team members had because they needed a fundamental understanding of it to put our product in front of a potential publication.

We are always impressed by their enthusiasm in learning about our updates and doing their own research to understand our technology and its relevance. They’ve done an equal amount of research as our subject matter experts have done.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Provide them with a lot of documentation, as well as a deep dive discovery goal for them to understand your needs. It’s important that you give them a lot of information and keep them updated on a weekly or bi-weekly call as to the progress of your product. That’s what we’ve done, and Media Frenzy has done an excellent job of understanding it.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and managing partner of a brand strategy company. We bring on agencies in the marketing function to our clients and then manage the development of marketing plans and executions done both internally and externally through agencies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Media Frenzy Global?

We were relaunching a performative athletic team after they had lost several generations of relevancy.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

There were three different steps. First, we defined the brand’s purpose. What would the new organization stand for in current times? We led that step. Step number two was bringing Media Frenzy Global to develop the plan that would manifest the brand strategy we came up with. Finally, they executed the plan and identified how people responded to the strategy and marketing plans. This information will inform later plans to scale.

Moving forward, they’ve also provided SEO and PPC. They decided what they content would be, where the content would show up, and who needed to see it. Media Frenzy Global was involved in every aspect of our content campaign, along with another one of our partners.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with their entire team — around 8–10 people, from the top all the way down.

How did you come to work with Media Frenzy Global?

We scour the possible options to determine who would be the best publicity firm for what we’re attempting to do.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since January 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

One of the biggest metrics was our letter to the professional sports organization. The client wrote a letter about how they deserved to be a professional franchise and it garnered hundreds of millions of earned impressions. More people were talking about the team from a policy standpoint than had been talking about them in decades.

Secondly, after we redesigned the team’s performance, we had to put butts into the seats, and Media Frenzy did a great job, allowing us to drive more word-of-mouth marketing afterward.

Media Frenzy Global led us in getting some exposure for the team’s executives in venues they had never been before, including a large music, film, art, and culture festival in the south. The event was attended by hundreds of folks that are highly influential.

How did Media Frenzy Global perform from a project management standpoint?

They were exceptional in terms of their organization. Media Frenzy is always prepared for meetings with clients and tracks what needs to be followed up on for meetings. Additionally, they have great contacts that will consider our stories and angles in ways that other people can’t. Finally, they’ve very collaborative and worked well with our other agency partners.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their strategic storytelling stands out, as it delivers measurable results.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve at managing scope creep. Because they were good at many things, they got pulled into a lot, which can be a good problem to have, but I could imagine it being challenging from a resource perspective. It was unavoidable in this case, however.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be comfortable taking innovative risks. You may have the same destination in mind but Media Frenzy may have an entirely different way of getting there. It might feel uneasy to begin with but just be comfortable with their innovation. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the senior VP of marketing and communications at a professional employer organization (PEO). Our company is the largest privately-held PEO in the US, and we have over 5,000 clients that process more than $10 billion in payroll annually and serve over 330,000 worksite employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Media Frenzy Global?

We were looking for a partner with an established reputation in the market to grow our PR efforts. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Media Frenzy helps us be front and center in the subject matter that we’re experts in, and we’ve had opportunities to connect with publications and news outlets. This helps in positioning our company in terms of brand and leadership.

What is the team composition?

Our meetings consist of two representatives from Media Frenzy, and a team behind those representatives works behind the scenes. We mainly interface with Tawanda (Global PR Director). 

How did you come to work with Media Frenzy Global?

When we were searching for a local company, Media Frenzy stood out to us due to the way they engaged and asked questions. They understood our goals from the start, and they worked with us to come up with a customized plan that fit our budget and needs. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2020, and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Media Frenzy has elevated our share of voice (SOV) score significantly over the past year. We’ve also gained multiple opportunities to appear in different outlets and publications. 

How did Media Frenzy Global perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been great to work with and organized. When we want to communicate, they’re available over the phone or by email. They’re highly responsive, especially during our weekly meetings. Overall, we’ve had a great experience. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Media Frenzy’s organizational skills differentiate them from other providers. There’s always alignment in terms of direction and strategy. They fit the mold and have everything that we look for in a vendor partner.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Continue to provide feedback and collaborate with Media Frenzy. In fact, working with any other PR agency has to be a collaborative effort. As long as both parties are engaged, you’re going to get the results you want.