Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to work with Motorblade Postering of Austin. Click any question to expand.

SquirrelFest event poster — Future Front and Pease Park Conservancy workshops, April 11
A typical Motorblade poster job — SquirrelFest, Future Front × Pease Park Conservancy. The kind of single-event poster that goes to 150+ locations.
What does Motorblade do?▼
Motorblade hangs flyers, public-service posters, theater handbills, zines, and brochures along a legal route of 150+ locations across the greater Austin area. Bands, performers, festivals, theaters, and small businesses are the typical clients.
How much does it cost?▼
Flyers (8.5×11): $0.75 each • Legal flyers (8.5×14): $0.80 each • Posters (11×17): $1.35 each • Handbill stacks: $60 per 250 pieces • Zines/brochures: $0.26 each. $40 minimum order. Non-profit discounts available.
How much lead time is needed?▼
Two-week minimum lead time before the event date is recommended. Contact Motorblade at least three days before drop-off. Distribution begins the first Monday after materials are received.
Where does Motorblade post?▼
The route reaches Slaughter to the south, Round Rock to the north, Lakeway and Cedar Park to the northwest, and Springdale and Pecan Springs to the east and northeast. Locations include cafes, coffee shops, music stores, the University area, specialty retail, and select hotels, auto shops, and salons.
Can I see the full location list?▼
Motorblade does not publish the full location list. Specific locations can be confirmed individually upon request.
Do you wheat paste or organize street teams?▼
No. Motorblade only posts at legal, permission-based locations. No wheat paste, no guerrilla postering, no street teams.
Do you post on weekends or holidays?▼
No. Motorblade does not post on weekends, holidays, or in severe weather.
How many locations get covered each day?▼
20+ locations per distribution day.
What payment methods do you accept?▼
Venmo to Susan-Acevedo-4 is listed on the official site. Contact Motorblade directly for other payment options.
Who runs Motorblade?▼
Motorblade is owned and operated by RAworx Creative — Ricardo and Susan Acevedo. They took over in July 2020 from founder Fritz Blaw, who had run the service since the early 1990s before relocating to Philadelphia.
How do I get started?▼
Contact Motorblade at 512.577.0258 or motorblade@raworxtx.com, or visit motorbladeatx.com. Plan for at least two weeks lead time before your event.

Question not listed? Reach Motorblade at motorblade@raworxtx.com.