About Us
We are Talking Stick Digital, a passionate collective of digital storytellers based in Somerset. We craft bespoke digital marketing solutions to amplify your brand voice, captivate your audience, and propel your business growth. With a blend of local charm and global reach, we help you speak louder than ever before. Get to know us below!
What we do
Talking Stick Digital is a dynamic marketing agency with a focus on transparent results, backed by data, and impeccable customer service. We are a full service digital marketing agency offering PPC, paid social, SEO, email marketing, social media and programmatic services. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach and create tailored, transparent and strategic digital marketing plans to suit your business needs. We pride ourselves on trusting and long lasting relationships with our clients.
We Are...
Transparent
Here at Talking Stick Digital we pride ourselves in full transparency both internally and externally. We ensure to keep both our clients and staff fully abreast of the things that may affect them and review any difficulties as a team and take the steps to overcome any adversity together.
Skilled
We determine what success means for our clients, lay a path towards it and measure the progress. We're a dynamic and talented team who punch above their weight in experience and skillset as well as constantly adapting to ensure we are always at the forefront of innovation. We deliver what we promise through constant analysis, learning and development.
Dedicated
We are a young but ambitious business proud of its accomplishments in the short time it has existed. Our expertise and our team continue to propel our business towards sustained, growth year on year with an impressive history of results for our clients, thanks to their dedication to success with our client’s best interests at heart.
Meet The Team
ZOEY READING
MANAGING DIRECTORHi! I’m Zoey - a Director here at Talking Stick Digital. Having completed a history degree in Manchester, I went into my first digital marketing job at an independent agency in 2015 where I fell in love with paid media. I then moved to Dubai for 2 years where I worked both agency and in-house before moving back to the UK in 2020 and setting up Talking Stick Digital.
EMMA KEENE
PAID ACCOUNT DIRECTORHi! I’m Emma and I'm a Paid Account Director here at TSD. I studied marketing for 4 years at Bournemouth University, completed a year in industry and went on to complete my Masters in Digital Marketing at The University of Southampton. After graduating I landed the role of Account Executive at TSD - the company’s first official employee back in 2020. I now manage various accounts from schools and tour operators to marine tech start-ups and tourism boards. I specialise in paid marketing but oversee additional channels including SEO, social media and email marketing.
BETH SHELPER
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERHey! My name is Beth, and I'm an Account Manager at TSD. Having started here as an Executive in 2021, I couldn’t be more proud to be an Account Manager here, working alongside a dynamic and passionate team. Some of my previous clients work across the luxury travel, hospitality, health and finance sector. Now, in my role as AM, I work on some of our largest clients, namely their PPC, Paid Social and Programmatic campaigns. I love the mix of creative and data analysis, and the focus that this brings to my everyday!
BEN HALL
SEO SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERHey! I’m Ben, I am a SEO Senior Account Manager and I head up SEO for our clients.
I've been working in digital for around 7 years now and I love helping businesses transform their online presence.
Over the years I’ve worked both client and agency side across a range of industries including eCommerce, construction and fitness, so I’ve been all over!
My specialties are SEO, content writing and user experience, so if your site’s content needs a revamp and you want to rank higher organically then reach out and let’s chat!
JOSH MAKIN
ACCOUNT MANAGERHi there! My name is Josh, and I'm a Account Manager here at TSD. I joined the team in July last year after graduating with a 1:1 in MSc Marketing Communications. Prior to that I spent 3 years studying Media & Journalism at the University of the West of England. With further expertise in content writing and a love for media and marketing, I’m always looking to learn and improve my industry expertise .
AMELIA CRISP
ACCOUNT MANAGERHey! My name is Amelia and I am an Account Manager here at TSD, I started my digital marketing journey as an apprentice, and here I am over 3 years later specialising in paid media, email marketing and organic social media.This multifaceted journey has not only enriched my professional life but has also given me a deep appreciation for the ever-evolving digital landscape, which continues to inspire my pursuit of excellence in the field.
LARISSA CURTIS
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEHi there! My name is Larissa and i’m an Account Executive at Talking Stick Digital.
I started here in January 2023 and absolutely love it. I enjoy all things Digital Marketing, with a particular liking towards email marketing and both paid and organic socials.
CAITLIN FAULKS
SENIOR SEO ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEHi, I’m Caitlin, a Senior SEO Account Executive at TSD! I joined the team in December 2023 after earning a Master’s Degree in Social Psychology from the University of Edinburgh. Despite my psychology background, I’m enthusiastic about marketing’s analytical and creative aspects. I’m excited to get stuck into everything digital!
ZAK EVANS
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEHi! I’m Zak, a new Account Executive at Talking Stick Digital. I started my marketing journey as a Marketing & Website Apprentice at Somerset Council. I enjoy all things Digital Marketing and am eager to expand my knowledge in this dynamic landscape.
OLLIE HOLT
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEHey, I'm Ollie. I've recently joined the team as an account executive. I've had experience across the digital marketing landscape but I'm now excited to hone my skills in PPC and develop my knowledge alongside this great team!
ZAK HILLARD
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEHey! I’m Zak – an Account Executive at TSD. I joined the team in November 2024 and I’m currently focused on strengthening my skills across PPC and SEO. I’ve spent the last 9 years working in agencies, in-house and as a freelancer, with a particular focus on content and copywriting. I’ve always had a personal interest in data and analytics, so joining TSD was the perfect opportunity for me to solidify and expand my marketing skillset.
CHLOE PAVEY
DIGITAL MARKETING APPRENTICEHey! I'm Chloe, I have recently joined Talking Stick Digital as a digital marketing apprentice. I am excited to begin my journey and develop my skills and knowledge alongside an amazing team.
TREVOR
CHIEF BARKETING OFFICERWoof! Im Trevor and I have a lot of responsibilities at Talking Stick Digital...I head up our wellness program and take team members for a walk every day, I am an excellent stress reliever and try to give all team members as many cuddles as possible. When I am not busy with those things, I am also chief sausage taster, beanbag tester and all round good boy!
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