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.
DAVID READING
DIRECTORHi! I’m David, a director at Talking Stick Digital. My career spans multiple sectors, including traditional sales and marketing in the hotel, travel, and tourism industries. During my time in Dubai, working for a luxury hotel chain, I witnessed first hand the impact of paid media campaigns compared to traditional methods. Upon returning to the UK, my goal was to create a business that turns clients' goals and expectations into reality.
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 a Senior Account Manager at TSD. Having started here as an Executive in 2021, I couldn’t be more proud to be a Senior AM 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, 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 an Account Manager here at TSD. I joined the team in July 2022 as an executive after graduating with a 1:1 in MSc Marketing Communications. Since then I have majorly grown my skillset across a wide range of digital marketing disciplines like SEO, PPC and Paid Social and learnt how these channels can be best leveraged in unique ways for different clients and industries. That said, I’m always looking to learn new things and improve where I can.
AMELIA CRISP
ACCOUNT MANAGERHey! My name is Amelia and I am an account manager here at TSD! I Joined in 2021 as an apprentice and quickly grew into an account manager within 3 years. I have been exposed to a range of businesses, with a range of budgets, across a range of channels, marketing globally - from Europe, to Asia. I specialise in paid marketing, but also in organic social media and email marketing which allows me to craft well-rounded strategies to help my clients thrive online.
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, I joined Talking Stick Digital in March 2024. 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 joined the TSD team in October 2024, 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
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEHey! I’m Zak – a Senior 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 APPRENTICEHi! My name is Chloe and I am a Digital Marketing Apprentice at Talking Stick Digital. I started my apprenticeship here in July 2024 and will be qualifying this year!
I am passionate about all things paid media and love to expand my knowledge where I can. I work with clients that span a range of industries, from the travel sector to health and beauty!
ELLIOT WARNER
DIGITAL MARKETING APPRENTICEHi, I'm Elliot, and I joined Talking Stick Digital as a multi-channel marketer in January 2025. I have a vested interest in social media and digital marketing, and am looking forward to developing my knowledge and expertise alongside the fantastic team we have.
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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