Local Splash
Fountain Valley, CA
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Editor’s Summary: Local Splash is a Fountain Valley–based digital marketing firm specializing in SEO and AdTech solutions for small businesses. The company emphasizes creativity, autonomy, and continuous learning, encouraging employees to share ideas and take initiative from day one. Professional development is supported through stipends for courses and certifications, while wellness and work-life balance are reinforced through flexible scheduling and remote work options. Community service is central, with employees contributing marketing support to nonprofits and local initiatives. Recognition programs, regular feedback meetings, and open communication foster a culture of transparency and collaboration. By combining service-driven values with an engaging and supportive workplace, Local Splash offers technologists and marketers an environment to thrive and grow. |
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Intro: At Local Splash, our tech culture is built on three things: curiosity, collaboration, and constant improvement. |
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Impact statements:
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Advancement Opportunities:
At Local Splash, we don’t just offer career ladders—we install elevators. Our team members aren’t left guessing what comes next; we provide tailored development tracks that align with their strengths and ambitions. From cross-training sessions that break down silos to monthly workshops where employees teach (and learn) everything from advanced SEO strategies to emerging AdTech tools, growth is rooted in our culture.
Community service/charitable causes:
We don’t just serve clients—we serve communities. Giving back is built into our culture, and we take pride in creating opportunities for our team to make a meaningful impact.
We’ve proudly offered digital marketing services at no cost to nonprofits and community initiatives, helping them amplify their message and reach those who need them most.
Measuring satisfaction:
We know that a happy team is a high-performing team—so we make it a priority to listen, learn, and act on what our employees have to say.
Managers hold one-on-one check-ins focused not just on performance, but on well-being and engagement.
We also host quarterly “Feedback Meetings”—open, optional sessions where employees can share insights, raise concerns, or pitch ideas directly to leadership. No topic is off the table, and no voice goes unheard.
Work/Life:
We know that great work doesn’t come from burnout—it comes from balance. That’s why we’ve built work/life wellness into the way we operate, not just as a perk, but as a priority.
We offer:
- Flexible Schedules: Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, we give our team the flexibility to design a schedule that fits their life and maximizes their productivity.
- Remote Work Options: We embrace hybrid and remote work to give employees the freedom to work where they’re most comfortable and focused—whether that’s at home or at the beach!
- Wellness Days: In addition to PTO, we offer mental health and recharge days—no explanation needed, just time to breathe.
Our team knows they’re supported not just as professionals, but as people.
Perks:
We believe perks should do more than decorate a job description—they should make work more enjoyable, life a little easier, and our culture a whole lot more fun.
We offer:
- Lunch on Us: Team lunches, virtual meals, and catered office days mean no one’s working on an empty stomach. Great ideas need fuel, after all.
- Wellness Support: From gym membership reimbursements to meditation app subscriptions, we support mind and body—not just deadlines.
- Professional Development Stipends: Conferences, courses, certifications—if it helps you grow, we’ll help you get there.
- Splash Bucks! (Yes, we named them): These are daily perks that rotate—from gift cards to local experience vouchers to bonuses on top of pay.
- Casual Culture & Fun Events: Think themed days, in-person team outings, trivia battles, competitive team games and even the occasional costume contest.
Fun:
At Local Splash, we take fun seriously—because a little laughter goes a long way in keeping teams connected and creativity flowing. We sprinkle good vibes into the workday with activities that bring energy, bonding, and the occasional dance-off.
Communication and Collaboration Tools:
We’ve built a tech stack that keeps remote teams perfectly in sync, no matter where they’re dialing in from.
We use G Suite as our digital HQ for everything from quick project check-ins to the occasional (but critical) meme exchange. Video meetings energize our team huddles, brainstorms, and one-on-one discussions—complete with the kind of screen-sharing wizardry that would make a magician jealous.
For project management, Azure keeps our timelines tight and our tasks transparent, ensuring everyone knows who’s doing what—and when.
Our goal is to keep our teams and culture connected, even across time zones.
Everyone gets what they need to succeed, no matter the ZIP code. Whether you’re working from a corner office or a kitchen counter, we make sure your setup supports your success
Our IT support team is just a message away (and lightning-fast), and we run regular tech audits to keep everything updated and optimized. At Local Splash, your location doesn’t limit your potential—it just changes your view.
How corporate vision is communicated:
We believe a vision only works if it’s shared—and lived. That’s why our leadership doesn’t just announce goals from the top; they communicate them across every level of the company, with clarity and consistency.
We start with quarterly all-hands meetings where we outline key objectives, celebrate wins, and spotlight how each department contributes to the bigger picture. But we don’t stop there—our vision is reinforced through team huddles, internal newsletters, and one-on-one check-ins that translate high-level strategy into everyday action.
We also keep our door (and DMs) open. Transparency is part of our culture, so when we set a direction, we invite feedback and discussion.
Empowering employees:
Internally, we keep the praise flowing through multiple channels. Our Google Chat spaces are in a constant state of shout-outs, and we spotlight top performers in company-wide meetings.
We also run an “Employee of the Week” program where winners receive both public recognition and a meaningful reward. Managers regularly celebrate team wins in team huddles, ensuring that appreciation happens in real time—not just during annual reviews.
These recognition programs do more than boost morale—they create a culture where people feel valued, seen, and motivated.
Our open-door leadership style and flat communication structure make it easy for team members to raise ideas in 1:1s, team meetings, or even a casual Gchat message. If it can make us better, we want it on the table.
Change isn’t top-down at Local Splash—it’s bottom-up, side-to-side, and everywhere in between. When you empower your people to build the company, they want to work for, amazing things happen.
We hire smart, capable people and then give them the trust and autonomy to do what they do best: make great decisions.
From day one, team members are encouraged to own their roles, take initiative, and think like leaders. We provide clear goals, helpful guidelines, and the context behind our strategies, so decisions aren’t just reactive—they’re intentional and aligned with our bigger vision.
Whether it’s a client-facing call, a campaign adjustment, or a process improvement, our people are trusted to act quickly and confidently—because they have the tools, the knowledge, and the support to back them up.
Ensuring well-being:
Our PTO policy is designed to give team members the flexibility they need to recharge and live their lives outside the (virtual or physical) office. We offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and personal days—no guilt trips, no red tape.
We know that supporting our team goes far beyond the 9-to-5. We’re deeply committed to the whole-person well-being of our employees—whether that means physical health, mental wellness, or caregiving responsibilities at home.
Flexible Schedules & Remote Options: Life doesn’t follow a clock, so we offer flexibility to help team members manage school pickups, doctor’s appointments, or simply take a breath when they need it.
Mental Health Support: We provide access to wellness resources, including mental health days, confidential counseling options, and subscriptions to mindfulness and meditation apps.
Healthcare that Cares: Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—with options tailored to individual and family needs.
Regular Wellness Initiatives: From wellness challenges and hydration reminders to midday stretch breaks and mental health awareness campaigns, we create space for healthy habits during the workday.
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Closing company statements: We’re not just here to keep up with digital trends—we’re here to set them. |
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