WHY CHOOSE MICHAEL EVANS MEDIA
FOUR REASONS WE WIN
ROCKHAMPTON BUSINESSES.
I'm not the biggest agency in Rocky and I'm not the oldest. I started trading in April 2026 and I don't have an office. What I do offer is four things: published pricing, no lock-in, a local who knows Rocky, and direct access to the person doing the work. For some businesses, those four things matter more than scale or tenure. If they matter to you, keep reading.
01
PUBLIC PRICING
Some agencies keep their pricing behind a discovery call. I publish mine. Growth $599/mo, Full-Service $1,299/mo, Signature $1,999/mo. Ads-only is $599/mo, and websites start from $1,500 one-off. No GST is added. If I'm not a fit on price, you find out without sitting through a sales pitch.
Proof: Verifiable: the prices are on the home page. No call needed.
02
NO LOCK-IN CONTRACTS
No lock-in contracts. Monthly plans, no 12-month commitment. If I stop earning your business, you walk. I earn it back monthly or I don't earn it at all.
Proof: Ask for the terms before you commit. Just monthly invoices.
03
ACTUALLY LOCAL
I'm based in Rockhampton. I know the difference between Park Avenue and The Range, the cafe corridor and the prestige residential pocket, and I've written up how Yeppoon, Gladstone, Mackay and Emerald differ from Rocky. I can meet for coffee if that's easier than a video call.
Proof: See the suburb pages: Gracemere, Allenstown, Park Avenue, The Range, Frenchville and Berserker.
04
DIRECT ACCESS TO MICHAEL
Every call, every email, every deliverable comes directly from Michael. No account managers, no offshore content team. The downside is capacity is limited, because it's just me. The upside is you always know who's working on your business.
Proof: Reply to any email and Michael will respond personally. Verify before you commit.
HONEST COMPARISON
MEM vs A LARGER AGENCY.
How I compare with a typical larger agency, including the dimensions where they beat me. Every agency is different, so check each one's own site.
| Dimension | Michael Evans Media | Larger agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Varies | |
| No lock-in contract | Varies | |
| Based locally in Rockhampton | Varies | |
| Direct access to the person doing the work | Usually a team | |
| Real client case study with tracked numbers | Varies | |
| Free calculators, playbook and website check | Varies | |
| Time in market | New (since April 2026) | Often longer |
| Bench depth (multiple staff) | Often yes |
Agencies vary a lot, so this is a general guide, not a statement about any one business. For named side-by-sides see the compare pages.
FAIR OBJECTIONS · ANSWERED
WHAT YOU MIGHT BE WORRIED ABOUT.
“You're cheaper than other agencies, does that mean you're lower quality?”
Public pricing isn't about being cheap, it's about being upfront. I'm one person with no office, so my overheads are low. You get Meta Ads, content calendars and SEO from the same person who sets them up. Judge the work by the results, and ask to see them.
“I want a bigger agency in case I scale.”
Fair. If you're a 50-person business with $50k+/mo marketing budget, you probably want a bigger team and more bench depth than a solo operator can provide. We're not for you and we'll tell you that on the call. I'm built for the small business that wants hands-on marketing at a published price.
“What if you get sick / go on holidays / can't deliver?”
Reasonable concern. It's just me, so if I'm sick or away your work can be delayed. If I'm going to be away I'll tell you ahead of time and plan around your campaigns.
“I want to compare 3-4 agencies before deciding.”
Smart move. Get the other quotes. Ask each of them: 1) What's your published pricing? 2) Will I work with you directly or with an account manager? 3) Is there a lock-in contract? 4) Can I see real client metrics, not just logos? Then come back. The answers will narrow your shortlist quickly.
“Do you actually have happy clients?”
Yes. The case studies at /case-studies use real client names. My Place Hair & Beauty in Rocky has tracked numbers: 44 bookings and 40 new clients in its first month. Margie at My Place and Kait at Kaisha Lanterns have both left 5-star Google reviews, and the business has 23 Google reviews with a 5.0 average, checked 4 October 2026.
HONEST DISCLOSURE
WHERE WE'RE NOT A FIT.
- Enterprise businesses with $50k+/mo marketing budgets, you need bench depth we don't have
- Industries we don't understand, we don't do crypto, gambling, MLM, or anything where the “customer” isn't a real local business
- Operators who want a fixed scope and minimal communication, our model is collaborative, not set-and-forget
If you're any of these, we'll tell you straight on the first call. Better that than wasting your time and ours.
THE FOUR WEDGES, RECAP
FAIR. LOCAL. STRAIGHT-TALKING.
PUBLIC PRICING
Some agencies want you to book a call before they'll tell you the price. I publish mine. If it doesn't fit, no phone call required.
NO LOCK-IN
Month-to-month with 30 days' notice. We earn your business every month or you walk. No 12-month contracts, no exit fees.
ACTUALLY LOCAL
Based in Rockhampton. Not a Brisbane shopfront. I know Rocky's suburbs and what plays differently in Yeppoon and Gladstone.
ADS-FIRST FOCUS
I don't try to do everything. Meta and Google ads are my main focus, and the other services feed into them.
STILL DECIDING?
Free call. We'll talk about your specific business and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll tell you who is.