Strategy.
Creative.
Results.
We're a marketing agency for businesses that are done guessing what works. We build brands, run campaigns, generate leads, and manage the systems that make it all stick.
Based in Sydney. Working with businesses everywhere.
WHAT WE DO
Six things. All connected.
Brand Strategy & Identity
- •Position & Message Framework
- •Visual Identity
- •Brand Guidelines
Campaigns & Advertising
- •Meta & Google Ads
- •LinkedIn Ads
- •Retargeting
- •A/B Testing
Lead Generation & Funnels
- •Landing Page Design
- •Lead Magnets
- •Funnel Architecture
Website Design & UX
- •User Research
- •Responsive Design
- •Conversion Rate Optimization
Content Marketing
- •Content Strategy
- •Copywriting
- •Video Production
Data & Analytics
- •Performance Tracking
- •User Behavior Analysis
- •ROI Reporting
How we work.
Discovery
We get on a call. We ask questions. We look at what you're doing now, what's working, what's not, and where the gaps are. If we think we can help, we'll tell you how. If we can't, we'll say that too.
Strategy
We map out the plan. Who you're talking to, what you're saying, where you're showing up, and how leads move through your system. No 47-page deck. A clear, prioritised plan you can actually follow.
Build
We build the brand, the website, the campaigns, the funnels, the CRM, the automations, whatever the strategy says you need. You review and approve. We launch.
Run
We manage it monthly. Content goes out. Campaigns get optimised. Leads get followed up. Pipeline gets reviewed. You get a report and a strategy call. The system runs whether you're watching or not.
The Growth Engine
Want everything built and managed for one monthly fee?
Website, CRM, email, SMS, AI chatbot, social media, and lead follow-up. All on one platform. All managed by us. Three tiers starting at $497/month.
See Growth Engine Packages →
15 years of building things that actually work.
BAKAYA was founded by Rahul Bakaya. 15+ years in marketing across SaaS, proptech, real estate, fintech, and professional services. Former Regional Head of Marketing at Alteryx (Australia & NZ). Author of "How to Explain SEO to Your Boss."
We started BAKAYA because we kept seeing the same thing: businesses spending money on marketing and getting nothing back. Not because the ads were wrong or the content was bad. Because nobody had built the system underneath it.
So we build the system. And then we run it.
Based in Sydney. Working with businesses across Australia and beyond.
What people say.
Leaders who've worked with Rahul across marketing, strategy, and growth.
Chiara Pensato
VP, International Marketing
Alteryx
"Rahul was instrumental in executing the playbook to generate and grow demand at scale in a new region, in tight partnership with his Sales counterparts. He knows how to lead and motivate a team, develop strong marketing strategies, and cultivate positive relationships throughout the organisation."
Siddharth Bose
GTM | Digital Transformation
Autonomous Enterprise
"Rahul is inarguably one of the most accomplished marketing professionals I have worked with. He has been instrumental in building from scratch and scaling the marketing vertical. He brings vast experience of working with some of the top brands in the industry covering trade shows, marquee conferences and white glove C-suite tables."
Sahil Naqvi
Client Value Lead
SAP ANZ
"I am delighted to write this recommendation for Rahul. He is someone who brings immense value to any marketing & demand generation initiative. Rahul is a strategic marketer who can develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that drive measurable results. His command of content and content strategy is exceptional."
Sumeet Herlekar
Founder
Sozia
"I highly recommend Rahul for any marketing leadership role. He is an exceptional marketing professional who consistently delivers outstanding results. Rahul's passion for his work is evident in everything he does. He is a results-driven individual who possesses a deep understanding of marketing strategies that drive growth and revenue."
JJ Phillips
Director
Sales and Marketing
"Rahul truly is the genuine article when it comes to Marketers. He lives and breathes the sales and marketing partnership and executes flawlessly. Rahul's Alteryx journey began as our very first Marketer in country and he immediately set about implementing some of the most innovative field marketing programs in the industry."
Andrew Inkpen
Senior Marketing Leader
B2B SaaS Demand Gen
"In my 1.5+ years working with Rahul, I never met an outstanding and highly skilled manager until I started working with him. Rahul's management skills are incomparable. He is the only manager I have felt I can have 101% complete trust in all things work and personal related."
Sam Shetty
Group CEO
E-web Holding Pty Ltd
"Rahul is a great resource when it comes to digital marketing with sound knowledge across all channels. My dealing with Rahul while at ShoreTel was an amazing experience. He always has a creative, positive outlook and he's good at organizing and bringing people together. His presentation style is engaging and thorough."
Rudi Savage
Head of Partnerships
Celigo | APJ
"Rahul is a creative thinker who possesses a can-do attitude. Rahul is a pleasure to work with. I recommend him to any organisation that chooses to take benefit from his diverse skills."
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