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Breaking Records: Rocket Agency’s 23 Finalist Spots at the APAC Search Awards

Author image Published by Sue Johns-Chapman
Published Date 13.12.2024

At Rocket Agency, delivering exceptional results for our clients has always been our top priority. We’re honoured to share that we’ve been named finalists in 23 categories at the APAC Search Awards 2025 – the most of any Australian-based agency.

This recognition is a testament to the innovative strategies, collaborative efforts and measurable results that define our work. It’s a reflection of what can be achieved when creativity, data and a client-first approach come together.

What Makes Rocket Agency Different?

Rocket Agency isn’t your typical digital marketing agency. We’re a full-service team of 50+ specialists dedicated to helping businesses succeed through innovative, creative campaigns and marketing strategies.

Our commitment to forming genuine partnerships with clients sets us apart. Guided by our No Jerks Policy, we focus on collaboration, transparency and delivering solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Over the years, our approach has earned us 30+ industry awards and this year’s Semrush APAC Search Awards recognition underscores our ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Our Award-Nominated Work

Here’s a closer look at some of the campaigns that have earned us this remarkable recognition.

1. Rocket Agency | Setting the Standard in SEO

We practice what we preach. To showcase our expertise, we launched an internal SEO campaign, refining content and implementing technical improvements. The result? A 53% increase in organic traffic and a 39% rise in leads. These results highlight our ability to not only elevate our clients’ performance but also lead by example in a competitive industry.

2. Rocket Agency x University of Notre Dame | Integrated Marketing Excellence

In collaboration with the University of Notre Dame (UNDA), we developed a marketing campaign to triple student applications for Semester 1, 2024. By optimising budgets and deploying precise targeting, the campaign exceeded expectations by an incredible 240% – almost six times the original benchmark.

3. Rocket Agency x AutoFlip | Dominating the Online Auto Market

Partnering with AutoFlip, a leader in online car sales, we developed an SEO campaign that achieved 232% more organic leads and 187% higher organic traffic within a year. This strategy helped AutoFlip establish itself as a major player, surpassing industry giants.

4. Rocket Agency x Eden Brae Homes | Building Digital Success

For Eden Brae Homes, we crafted a cross-channel strategy that resulted in a 116% increase in high-value leads, far exceeding the target of 20%. By refreshing creative assets and leveraging eight marketing channels, we delivered exceptional growth and ROI for the client.

5. Rocket Agency x Pleasure Chest | Results Beyond Satisfaction

We implemented a tailored strategy to help Pleasure Chest, a boutique adult store, grow its digital presence. The campaign achieved a 4.01 ROAS on Google Ads and a 21.12% increase in organic search revenue, helping the brand thrive in a competitive market.

6. Rocket Agency x Snap Print Solutions | Printing Success Digitally

For Snap Print Solutions, we designed a campaign to boost corporate enquiries and customer quote requests. The results? A 10% increase in quote requests and a 60% jump in corporate enquiries, underscoring our ability to balance complex goals and deliver results.

What the Awards Mean to Us

The Semrush APAC Search Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the industry, celebrating innovation, strategy and measurable impact. Being a finalist in 23 categories is a humbling recognition of the hard work, creativity and collaboration that define Rocket Agency.

For us, it’s more than trophies. These nominations reflect the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our team and the meaningful results we achieve together.

Team Reflections

“This year’s competition is tougher than ever, and being named finalists 23 times is a huge testament to the amazing work our team delivers. Thank you to our clients for trusting us to help achieve their goals!” – James Lawrence, Co-Founder

“Being a finalist shows how Rocket is setting the standard for impactful digital marketing in the APAC region. It’s incredible to see our work celebrated at this level.” – Eshita Durve, Head of Marketing

Our Finalist Categories

We’re thrilled to be recognised in the following categories:

  • Best Large Integrated Agency
  • Best Large SEO Agency
  • Best Large PPC Agency (26+ employees)
  • Best Use of Search:
    • Real Estate & Property
    • Automotive
    • Retail eCommerce
    • B2B (SEO)
    • B2C (SEO)
    • PPC
  • Best SEO Campaign (x2)
  • Best PPC Campaign
  • Best Integrated Campaign (x2)
  • Best Local Campaign (SEO and PPC)
  • Best Use of Social Media in a Search Campaign (x2)
  • Best Use of Content Marketing
  • Best Use of Data (PPC)

These nominations highlight the diversity of our expertise and our ability to deliver results across industries and channels.

Looking Ahead

This recognition drives us to continue breaking new ground and advancing innovation in the digital marketing space. As we look ahead, our priority remains building true partnerships with our clients to help them succeed through thoughtful, results-driven strategies.

Whether we take home the awards or not, we’re honoured to stand alongside the best in the industry. This milestone encourages us to keep honing our craft and delivering campaigns that achieve exceptional results for our clients. 

Join Us on This Journey

AT Rocket, we’re incredibly proud of our team and grateful to our clients who make this work possible. If you’re ready to collaborate with a full-service digital marketing agency driven by creativity, collaboration, and results, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s start the conversation.

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