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This is our space for sharing the things we are working on, thinking about and learning along the way as we try to build a better digital world.

It’s all our insights, annotated.

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A look back at Q1 and what’s been keeping us busy at Phonetic Digital

So far this year the Phonetic Digital team have had a busy start. This blog post breaks down what’s been happening behind the scenes at, sharing insights from all the team.
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Why Digital Sustainability Deserves Your Attention

When people think about carbon emissions, their minds usually jump to the obvious, private planes or long car journeys.  But the internet? Not so much. It’s easy to forget that the digital world has an actual physical footprint. Every image you upload, every email you send, every time someone loads a page on your website, […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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Showcasing Sustainability: Our Expo Stand and Carbon Calculator in Action

Our First Expo Experience  Last week at the North East Expo we launched our website carbon calculator, a tool we built in-house to help people quickly test the CO₂ emissions of their website. Visitors scanned a QR code or popped in a URL, and within seconds they were presented with their carbon score. We scored […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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Digital Work That Actually Works (And Is Accredited Too)

Any agency can say they’re clear, approachable, and well-informed, but saying it and demonstrating it are two very different things.  Our values are important to us, and living out these values daily matters to us. Over the last year, we’ve worked hard to achieve several accreditations that align with our company’s voice, to show we […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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North East At Heart: Phonetic Digital’s Commitment To Community

The sense of community has always been a cornerstone of the North East. Phonetic Digital recognises this, actively supporting their local community working alongside over thirty businesses across the region. Whether it’s collaborating with other organisations or getting involved in North East events, they are committed to championing the region we all call home. What […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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Phonetic Digital Joins The Growing North East B Corp™ Community

North East digital marketing agency, Phonetic Digital has cemented itself as one of the north east’s most forward thinking and value-driven employers. After months of rigorous assessment, they became a certified B Corp™ business, joining a community of companies committed to using their business as a force for good. The milestone was a fantastic way […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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Being part of the Movement: Our B Corp™ Certification and the North East B Corp™ Network

Becoming a certified B Corp™ isn’t just about meeting a set of standards, it’s about joining a movement and community of businesses that believe in doing things differently, for the better.  At Phonetic Digital, we’ve always believed in building better, from the way we design websites to the way we run our business and that  […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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What is a B Corp™? And how do you qualify as one? 

What is a B Corp™?  You may have heard the term B Corp™, but do you have a clear understanding of the meaning behind being a B Corp™? B Corps™, or Benefit Corporations, are businesses certified by B Lab for meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These companies aim […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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Phonetic Digital Reflects On A Successful First Year In Business

Since its launch in January 2024, Phonetic Digital has rapidly established itself as a key player in the local digital landscape, securing prestigious accreditation, several high profile clients and laying the foundation for future growth. Located in Sunderland’s historic Mackie’s Corner – a recently revamped Grade II listed building in the city centre – the […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

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