Rock Candy Media started in a pool house and we've been scrapping ever since. In the eight years since our Austin advertising firm was founded, we've grown into one of Austin's best marketing and consulting firms - and we've done it without giving up on the risk-taking attitude that we started with.
Rock Candy Media is your creative salesforce. Our campaigns combine a creativity that can't be taught with a business-savvy that can only be learned the hard way. We give your company a voice of its own, and that distinction could mean the difference between being a contender and a somebody. A cohesive user-based marketing experience can enhance every marketing effort you make and give your salespeople the right umbrella to flourish under. Everything we do is predicated on setting you up for long-term growth and creating new sales opportunities.
Rock Candy Media is the anti-template. Everything we do—from design to messaging to development - is grounded in long-term marketing strategy. We challenge our clients to let us make them uncomfortable. We identify and pursue partnerships and sales funnels you've never even thought of. Our marketing consultants approach your business like it's our business. We're a full service advertising agency. Our team handles every aspect of marketing your business - messaging, branding, public relations, copywriting, web design, web development, social media management, organic search and paid ads. Our services are all available on one retainer, so we're the only marketing vendor you'll ever need.
Min project size
$1,000+
Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Austin, TX
Year founded
Founded 2009
1 Locations
Austin , TX
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$1,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
5
/5
What Clients Have Said
Rock Candy Media's project costs range from $50,000 to $200,000, providing significant value through tailored branding and marketing services. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, effective communication, and commitment to project success, indicating a strong return on investment.
Rock Candy Media has successfully implemented digital marketing strategies that have significantly increased business leads and visibility for their clients, contributing to growth in local and national markets.
Organized and Communicative Team
Rock Candy Media's team is noted for being well-organized and communicative, providing regular updates and maintaining clear expectations throughout project timelines.
Coordination Could Be Improved
One area of improvement highlighted is the coordination of efforts among their multitalented team, suggesting that better internal collaboration could enhance project outcomes.
Creative and Innovative Solutions
Clients commend Rock Candy Media for their creativity and innovative approach, particularly in branding, logo design, and marketing collateral, which helps businesses stand out in competitive markets.
Investment in Client Success
Clients feel that Rock Candy Media invests significant effort and resources into their projects, often going the extra mile to ensure success and satisfaction.
Positive Client Outcomes and Feedback
Numerous clients reported positive outcomes such as increased business leads, higher search rankings, and positive customer feedback on new branding and website designs.
Branding & Digital Marketing for Building Materials Company
Advertising
$50,000 to $199,999
Oct. 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They go the extra mile without us even having to ask them.”
May 2, 2018
Communications Manager, Building Materials Company
Alejandra Weiss
Construction
Austin, Texas
501-1,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Rock Candy designed and developed a website and setup social media accounts for various brands. They continue to maintain the online presence and provide marketing collateral as needed.
Rock Candy established unity between various brands and an online presence, significantly enhancing the company's ability to reach new customers and recruit potential employees. Their creative input and ability to prioritize projects under tight deadlines sets them apart.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the communications manager for a division of a global building materials corporation.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Rock Candy Media?
One of our regions has five brands that had completely different logos and branding presences within their markets. We were looking for a vendor that could help us with brand unity and establish an online presence, including a website and social media accounts.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Rock Candy designed and built a website and setup social media feeds for each brand. In the process, they helped us create videos, print advertisements, and marketing collateral.
What is the team composition?
I worked with a project lead primarily as well as a few others on their team depending on the project.
How did you come to work with Rock Candy Media?
I found them through an online search of local firms in Austin and was impressed by their reviews and the style of their work. Once I brought them in to meet with my boss, he decided to hire them on.
How much have you invested with them?
We've invested in the range of $50,000–$200,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in October 2016 and they're on a retainer with us to continue working on our website, social media feeds, and advertisements as needed.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Having an online presence has significantly increased business leads and raised awareness of our company in the local area. We're starting to rank organically and continue to see improvements in our search rankings.
The recruitment ads Rock Candy created for us have also been extremely effective, especially in attracting more Spanish-speaking potential employees.
How did Rock Candy Media perform from a project management standpoint?
They're organized and very communicative, providing weekly updates on projects and staying on top of priorities as needed. By communicating with one main project lead, expectations are kept very clear and projects are kept on schedule.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They're good about prioritizing work and delivering on time, unlike other vendors we've worked with in the past. The best creative is only so helpful when it's late, so we really appreciate their timely approach to their work. They're also good about providing creative input and helping us push the envelop with our branding. They go the extra mile without us even having to ask them.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Nothing comes to mind.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
The fact that I'm in a communications role at my company has been very helpful, so I can translate a lot of the type of work Rock Candy is doing and why it's important within our various departments. For others, I'd recommend asking a lot of questions so you fully understand their suggestions and why certain elements of their work are important.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They've always delivered projects to spec, even under demanding timelines."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They stick to the deadlines they outline."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"They provide a strong value for what they charge—it's worth it."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Rebranding and Digital Marketing for Jewelry Design Company
Branding
$50,000 to $199,999
Oct. 2016 - July 2017
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“I felt like they invested all of their resources into our project and treated us like we were their only customer.”
Apr 26, 2018
Owner, Kirk Root Designs
Cub Root
Consumer Products
Austin, Texas
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Rock Candy Media provided branding and marketing strategy and implemented rebranding solutions. They created a new logo and slogan, handled SEO, and managed social media profiles.
Attentiveness and superior project management set Rock Candy Media apart. The redesigned website runs more effectively and the new logo has received positive feedback from customers engaging with the rebranded services.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the owner of Kirk Root Designs. We create high-end custom jewelry, provide design consultation, and handle gemstone sales.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Rock Candy Media?
We decided to move away from a typical retail sales model and offer more exclusive, appointment-only services, so we needed to rebrand.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
They provided strategic services for our branding and marketing and then implemented those strategies for us. One of their biggest contributions was redesigning our logo and creating a new slogan for us, which then served as the foundation for the website redesign they performed. They also handled all of our SEO and social media management, which included everything from designing content for us to posting it and managing our profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn. Finally, they made us new business cards and created some additional designs for us to use if we want to launch a print media campaign.
What is the team composition?
We worked with five or six people, including developers, content strategists, and the executive team.
How did you come to work with Rock Candy Media?
I found them via online search and contacted them to discuss the project. After getting to know their team, I decided to move forward.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent between $50,000–$60,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in fall 2016 and finished our project in summer 2017.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The website runs more efficiently than it used to. We also get compliments on the design work and the new logo, both online and on our business cards. The rebranding really helped to legitimize our services in the eyes of potential customers now that we’ve shifted into a new market.
How did Rock Candy Media perform from a project management standpoint?
Their project management was flawless. Anytime we’d ask them for something, they’d deliver a result that went well beyond our expectations without us having to push for it. They met or exceeded every deadline and completed everything they promised us.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The amount of effort they invest in their clients is really unique. I’ve met with a few other marketing companies in Austin and they all had a perfunctory, industrialized approach that focused on making your business fit into their pre-designed templates. Rock Candy Media interviewed me, figured out what we needed to accomplish, and achieved all those goals in the way that was best suited to our unique needs. The most striking part was that their CEO was in every meeting, looped into every email, and involved in our project every step of the way. I felt like they invested all of their resources into our project and treated us like we were their only customer, even though I know we weren’t.
RATINGS
5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about them."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Everything they delivered exceeded the level of quality I expected."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They didn’t miss a single deadline and were early on a couple of things."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"They were the least expensive company I talked to and I don’t think their competitors could’ve provided the same level of quality or service."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I’ve referred them to multiple people already.
Web Dev and Digital Marketing for Urology Institute
Web Design
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. 2012 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They're highly responsive, effective, and creative."
Aug 4, 2018
Founder, Austin Urology Institute
Koushik Shaw
Advertising & marketing
Austin, Texas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Rock Candy Media initially developed a website. The team now implements a variety of digital marketing campaigns.
The marketing efforts have earned the company an exceptional reputation among local customers. Rock Candy Media is efficient and innovative. Their personalized attention and receptiveness to feedback set them apart.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the founder of the Austin Urology Institute.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Rock Candy Media?
We hired them for website development, media, and marketing.
What were your goals for this project?
Our goal was growth.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
The local media wrote about both of us up as experts in our fields. After reaching out to each other, we've had a great working relationship.
Describe the project in detail.
Rock Candy Media developed and launched a website. They've also implemented ongoing multimedia marketing efforts.
What is the team composition?
The team was composed of their founder and her outstanding team.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We're known as the regional market leader in urologic services, and we have a large footprint in local and national media.
How effective is the workflow between your team and theirs?
We continually share feedback and improve.
What do you find most impressive about this company?
They truly treat us like their only client. They're highly responsive, effective, and creative.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Like many organizations, they could improve the coordination of efforts from their multitalented team.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Locations (1)
5900 Balcones Drive #205Austin, TX,
United States78731
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