The 5 best advertising agencies on the Gold Coast big businesses don’t want you to know
I’ve always hated businesses being secretive. From fast food restaurants keeping their ingredients hidden to services not sharing their suppliers, everything is kept minimal to avoid new competition.
No wonder successful businesses are even secretive about their advertising and marketing techniques. So, it’s always surprising to discover these best-kept secrets that help rising startups keep up with the industry’s best.
Fortunately, we found several of those on the Gold Coast.
Here are some of the greatest advertising agencies on the Gold Coast to elevate your brand and products to a whole new level.
How much does an advertising agency on the Gold Coast charge?
Advertising agencies on the Gold Coast typically charge at least 15% of the client’s total expenses.
Other agencies, however, can also charge hourly rates of $100 to $250 depending on the availed service platform, commission duration, and workforce needed.
1. Boost Social Media
Location: Level 4, suite 16/3 Alison St, Surfers Paradise
Contact: [email protected], 07 3067 1440
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Boost Social Media wasn’t a name entirely new to us. It was featured in our article about the best social marketing services in the Gold Coast for its considerable number of medium- to large-scale digital marketing services.
Like its marketing strategies, we found its use of traditional and digital mediums to build a consistent theme around the businesses’ platforms quite appealing.
From in-person shoots to graphic design, businesses can consider this advertising agency a one-stop shop for everything ad-related. The company even has a full in-house team ready to provide tailored package rights for your business’s needs.
Of course, it’s only natural that its custom bespoke advertisement campaigns help “boost” (heh) brand awareness.
It excels on social media platforms by using analytical tools like SEO enhancement and third-party eCommerce monitoring platforms to improve target brand aspects.
Its services also extend in real life with billboards and signages to spread the word across the most crowded areas in Australia and even abroad.
Likewise, its advertising services aren’t suitable for small-scale businesses primarily due to its high-budget productions and relatively pricey commission rate.
Otherwise, Boost remains one of the Gold Coast’s best advertising agencies to deliver results that can make each penny spent count.
Professional, creative, and knowledgeable
“Working with the team at Boost Social, Leigh-Anne, [and] Aimee has been an incredible experience. They are professional, creative & knowledgeable on social [and] content writing. Our brand has gained traction and exposure since we started working together.”
– Deborah Goldberg, Google Review
Professionals above all else
“Leigh-Anne and Aimee at Boost Social are the consummate professionals. [They are] always prompt with replies (even when I’m not!), ready and willing to make quick changes, and incredibly friendly and easy to work with.”
– Alisha Smith, Google Review
2. Shuttle Marketing Agency
Location: Suite 6001/19 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina
Contact: [email protected], +61 1300 688 200
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shuttle Marketing Agency sets itself apart by focusing its services on emerging market channels to give brands a lead on new trends.
By using Shuttle’s services, clients are provided with industry- and data-driven consultations. These help produce functional strategies with a holistic approach to brand recognition.
It boils down to custom campaigns like pay-per-click ads and using the data gathered to tweak in-need brand aspects.
Clients are also guaranteed regular audits for long-term growth throughout the partnership. This usually comes as advice on which platforms to focus on for the most effective growth.
If you still need more convincing, just look at Shuttle’s partnered brands as proof of its proven track record. Its most popular clients include international names like Wyndham Destinations and Natura Pacific Pty Ltd.
Best of all, its services are considerably cheaper without much difference in service quality.
That said, the company’s services might not be as effective for large and established businesses as for smaller startups. Aside from videography and graphics editing services, Shuttle has limited resources to help brands expand for large-scale reach.
They hit the nail on the head with their first attempt
“We had an excellent experience using this company. Having used others in the past, Shuttle Marketing is easy to deal with, fast, [and] professional. [They] designed our business logo in multiple outlays in [their] first attempt.
No changes needed after telling them roughly what we wanted, they hit the nail on the head with [their] first attempt!”
– Luke Dennis, Google Review
An asset to all starting businesses
“Great work. Extremely cost-effective [and] very professional. Knows every aspect of marketing inside and out. Service is an asset to anyone starting a business.”
– Steven Drake, Google Review
3. The Social Cue
Location: 5/21-23 Upton St, Bundall
Contact: [email protected], +61 449 257 597
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hip and trendy, The Social Cue offers a fresh perspective on digital advertising with its Gen Z-centric approach to reaching the target audience.
For one, the agency prioritizes the brand’s social media presence through organic engagement. This means coordinating with online influencers and participating in social trends via short-form video content to become more relatable to younger audiences.
Plus, the company can easily bring the client’s visions to reality with its in-house graphics and content writing team.
Of course, The Social Cue also provides more conventional advertising services. The company’s primary amenities include Google Ads management and SEO enhancement.
The only downside of The Social Cue’s services is its lack of traditional advertising, namely billboards, flyers, and other printed campaign paraphernalia.
While this form of advertising seems antiquated, it still helps in brand growth for people who rarely use or engage with social media.
However, if you want to focus on online customers, The Social Cue remains a great option for wide recognition online.
They bring fresh air into the brand
“Ash and her team have successfully helped us from start to finish building our brand. From creating a logo, our brand aesthetic, [and to] creating our social media accounts and putting in a strategy in helping us launch our brand.
Ash & Toshi have a wealth of knowledge in regards to all social media marketing from; building brand awareness, launching new products, [and] setting up successful sales funnels, through to the basics of what to post and when to post that has been invaluable to the success of our brand.”
– Cameron Brittain, Google Review
Exceptional service throughout
“The dedication, professionalism, and passion they show towards elevating a brand’s social presence is amazing. [They have a] seamless communication from day one and accommodating to clients’ needs.
They capture your brand essence with minimal briefs and do not waste your time with endless questions. Their graphic design and visual presentation skills are impressive.”
– Gayatri Balachander, Google Review
4. The Falcon
Location: Level 13/50 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
Contact: [email protected], +61 7 5654 7575
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
With over 147 business partners across Australia, The Falcon boasts 96% successful campaign projects with a promise to continue providing consistent results.
Among its most successful clients are Aesthetic Roofing and Blow Bar Lane which were elevated from small startups to notable local franchises.
The company can even promote starting brands in their related industries hassle-free due to its extensive networking system.
For further proof of growth, The Falcon also offers Google Ads management, SEO enhancement, and conversion tracking to provide data-driven audit reports.
We were most grateful for the company’s amazing advertising budget management. Its in-house lead generation team and tried-and-tested budget funneling help ensure the clients’ expenses are minimal.
If there’s one negative thing we can say about The Falcon is its lack of social media-related services. This means customers won’t be able to fully capitalize on the emerging social media market platforms under The Falcon’s wing due to its operational limits.
Despite its shortcomings, The Falcon is a great option for businesses that want to keep their budget intact.
Above and beyond
“Jake has gone above and beyond [the] last minute to ensure our branding package met the deadline.
Clear communication, quick turnaround, [and] great structure for our outsourcing partners to ensure the brand is consistent from business cards to t-shirts.”
– Taylor Vogler, Google Review
Exceptional work
“I’m unable to speak highly enough of the sheer caliber of the work produced by The Falcon. Over the last 5 years, Jake has been my go-to for anything website, graphics, and marketing-related.
Not only has he always gone above and beyond, but all work has been completed faster than expected and to a level I could never have achieved had I gone elsewhere.”
– Blake Sinclair, Google Review
5. Adzmania Advertising
Location: 24-26 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach Waters
Contact: [email protected], 0450 976 352
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We included Adzmania Advertising for its commitment to one medium alone: alcoholic drinks.
Companies and businesses primarily hire Adzmania to help promote their brands and products through its bespoke mugs, wine glasses, jugs, bar runners, and coasters.
Despite its limited platforms, the advertising agency remains popular in countries especially fond of pubs like Australia.
These products see even more attention during special events and celebrations to provide brands with the perfect opportunity to reach more people.
There’s also the fact that commissioning its services is fast, simple, and hassle-free. Companies only need to pay for the number of bespoke products they want and wait it out.
The company’s flexible payment system is also an advantage for customers, allowing them to schedule installments and secure special discounts for large orders.
A service very much appreciated
“The team at Adzmania [is] fabulous! Their professionalism, fantastic customer service, communication, efficiency, and flexible payment options. The quality of the products is amazing. This team is excellent to deal with and I highly recommend them to anyone.”
– Lyndon Bradley, Google Review
Quick and efficient work
“Sevkie & the team are fantastic! Great service and they move very quickly which we appreciate. Quality is spot on and nothing is a problem. [I] have worked [and will continue to work] with the team on multiple occasions for our real estate office!”
– Nathan Thomas, Google Review