Rock Candy Media
Rock Candy Media is a branding and design-led Austin agency where SEO sits inside a broader creative and advertising offering, and clients consistently praise its hands-on founder and project management. The trade-off is that it is not an SEO specialist, so buyers who want deep, dedicated search work rather than a full creative retainer may find SEO is one of several services rather than the core focus.
About Rock Candy Media
Rock Candy Media is an Austin, Texas advertising and creative agency founded in 2009. It is headquartered on Balcones Drive in Austin and keeps a second office in Los Angeles. The firm positions itself as the anti-template, a full-service creative shop that handles branding, messaging, design, web development, public relations, copywriting, social media, organic search, and paid ads on a single retainer. Its real differentiator is brand and positioning work, building a distinct voice and identity for a company, rather than performance SEO. Reviewers consistently praise its creativity, project management, and close founder involvement. A buyer looking specifically for a measurable, search-first SEO program is likely the wrong fit, since SEO is only one line item inside a broader brand and advertising offering. A growing company that wants rebranding, a new website, and integrated creative marketing under one roof is the better fit.
What they are known for
- Founded 2009 in Austin, TX, with a Los Angeles office
- Full-service branding and advertising agency self-described as the anti-template
- Team size in the 10 to 49 range per Clutch; hourly rate $150 to $199
- Strongest reputation is in branding and rebranding, with SEO and paid ads offered as part of a single retainer
- Carries a 5.0 rating on Clutch from verified reviews
Who they work with
Small to mid-sized businesses across mixed industries in both B2B and B2C, including building materials, jewelry and retail, and healthcare. Publicly named clients from verified Clutch reviews include Kirk Root Designs and Austin Urology Institute.
How they work
Full-service agency on a single monthly retainer covering branding, design, web, PR, social, organic search, and paid ads. Clutch lists a minimum project size around $1,000 and an hourly rate of $150 to $199; client-reported engagements ranged roughly $10,000 to $200,000.
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Is Rock Candy Media right for you?
Strong choice if
- You need branding, messaging, and design alongside SEO under one retainer
- You want a hands-on team where the founder is involved throughout
- You are a SaaS or B2B brand that values creative positioning
Look elsewhere if
- You want a dedicated SEO specialist rather than a creative-led agency
- Your project budget is at the higher end, since most reported engagements are larger
- You need a team known primarily for technical SEO depth