The digital agency of choice in Sunderland

We are Phonetic Digital. A specialist sustainable digital agency based in Mackie’s Corner in the heart of Sunderland City Centre.
As born and bred Mackems, we are proud to serve clients in our city.

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Sunderland Digital Projects

ModestlyMackem

We have a deep connection with Sunderland going back generations, and now we are proud to work with a number of Sunderland based businesses including, Sunderland City Council, Sunderland BID, North East Screen, BDN, Kirtley Co., Aztec Colour Print, The Drum Shop, IQMS and many others…

As part of our connection to Sunderland, and to demonstrate our commitment to helping people in our city, we work with the following partner charities and organisations in a pro-bono capacity; Foundation of Light, Sunderland Literacy Aid.

Years of being Mackem

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The bus from home to Fawcett St.

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Flights of stairs up to our office

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Sunderland Based Clients

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Chess games in 2023 lost by Steven to Matthew

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With a commitment to supporting Sunderland, we’re happy to have a cuppa in one of our amazing indie food outlets

Managing Director

Steven Parker

With 20 years of experience in commercial marketing and website development, Steven leads Phonetic Digital with a focus on project excellence and community involvement. As the project lead, he ensures that every client solution is crafted with technical SEO precision and a deep understanding of accessibility.

Technical Director

Matthew Bryson

Specialising in backend development, Matthew brings over a decade of agency experience to lead complex web projects. His proficiency with PHP-based applications and his commitment to building scalable, efficient websites make him a pivotal part of our team.

Associate Creative

Ross Palmer

Ross is the visionary behind the intuitive, engaging website designs at Phonetic. His background in leading creative teams across notable branding agencies equips him to transform client requirements into digital artistry that is both functional and inspiring.

Associate Developer

Ben Stones

Ben combines his expertise in graphic design and web development to create seamless, high-performing websites. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Ben ensures that each site is not only visually appealing but also technically robust.

Associate Marketer

Emma Dark

Emma is certified in digital marketing by the Chartered Institue of Marketing (CIM). At home with all things creative content and social media, she elevates our clients’ presence with aplomb and assurance. She is also our resident foodie!

Associate Marketer

James McElrue

James has the uncanny knack of being the cool, calm, and collected presence in any situation. His knowledge of Google Ads, Analytics and SEO gives us the extra capacity to deliver exceptional results for clients.