Who we are
We’re a digital marketing agency with a passion for story-telling.
Don’t rely on old methods to solve new problems. The world moves fast, and so do we.
Meet the team
Hannah Martin
Hannah brings over 10 years of project management and marketing experience to Sore Thumb, helping clients across size & industry.
Hannah has lived all over the world and worked with organizations across many disciplines. These experiences help her develop digital marketing strategies that resonate with a range of audiences.
She speaks French, and is PAAB trained.
CHIEF PROBLEM SOLVER
Julia Pepler
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Julia brings her years of experience as a graphic designer and communications coordinator to Sore Thumb. Using her technical and creative expertise, she works hands-on to create powerful websites, marketing assets, branding and compelling story-telling.
Julia holds her Bachelor of Design from Emily Carr University of Art and Design and works remotely from Nelson, BC.
Olivia Gordon
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER AND COPY WRITER
Olivia has worked as a video editor, website coordinator, and videographer. Olivia approaches her work at Sore Thumb with refined attention and creative flair. She creates engaging social content and enticing copy that connects to audiences in a meaningful way. Olivia holds her Bachelor of Communication Studies from Concordia University and when she isn’t working, she’s probably somewhere outside.
Sarah Lochhead
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & PROJECT MANAGER
Sarah joins the Sore Thumb team with over 10 years of administration and project management experience across a variety of sectors. She loves to code and communicates technical stuff in an easy-to-understand way. Sarah holds a BFA and MA in Dance from York University and a diploma in Interactive Media Design - Web from Georgian College.
Our trusted partners
We have a powerful network of trusted freelance partners waiting in the wings.
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Deborah Evans
COPYWRITER
Luminate works with small businesses to write the content they need to better connect with their audience. The websites and blogs they write increase trust and establish a business as an authority. -
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Mark Brodsky
EMAIL MARKETING
Mark has been an email marketing specialist for over 15 years and has worked with a variety of clients including realtors, car dealerships, app developers, health clinics, financial planners, and more. -
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Emily Rudow
PAY-PER-CLICK SPECIALIST
Emily has over 12 years of digital marketing experience under her belt, and 7 years freelancing. She’s worked client-side, agency-side, and runs the paid ads for her own e-commerce business. -
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Katy Jonker
WORDPRESS EXPERT
As the Owner of Kosmic, Katy has worked with websites for over ten years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Marketing Management Co-op Degree and a Certificate in Leadership from the University of Guelph. -
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Spencer Ryerson
VIDEO DIRECTOR & EDITOR
Spencer Ryerson is an award-winning Toronto-based director and editor. As founder of Phoenix Tale Productions, he has over 9 years of experience bringing narrative and commercial projects to life. -
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Stephen Caissie
PHOTOGRAPHER
Forged in the fires of the advertising industry and honed over more than a dozen years, Stephen Caissie’s eye for compelling imagery is ready to make your customers laugh, cry and come back for more. -
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Samuel Lui
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Agency 5 is a digital marketing company that helps businesses get noticed online. They offer SEO, complex website designs, and also work with other agencies to provide white label services. -
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Rachel Ott
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Rachel Ott, the visionary behind Varga Girl Design, boasts over two decades of design expertise and a slew of international accolades. She's renowned for her consistent delivery of intelligent and visually stunning design solutions.
