Best Startup
At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Director operating in the SEO space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Roger Llewellyn
Managing Director & Founder & CEO of Kognitio
Llewellyn joined Kognitio in April 2003, having previously been Managing Director of Arelon for two and a half years – a company acquired by Cedar Software. Roger instigated the Management Buy-Out of Cedar and the formation of the Redac Group with Alchemy in May 2002. Roger has started a number of American companies in Europe, including WICAT Europe, where he was Managing Director for 6 years and Vice President USA Sales, and Macromedia, where he was Managing Director Europe for 5 years from start-up to IPO. Roger then took the helm at VINCA Europe for 4 years, until it was purchased by Legato, now EMC. He was also Vice President of Elevon Inc. He trained as an Electronic Engineer before taking his first job for Hewlett Packard. He then held senior positions in Digital Equipment and Prime Computers, before becoming Managing Director of Prime Sweden. After two years in this role Roger took the Managing Director role for Prime in Switzerland.
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About AB Electronics, Kognitio: Kognitio is an in-memory analytical software platform that supports BI, OLAP and analytical applications on large and complex data.
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Josh Reading
Managing Director of Mobius Media Ltd
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About Mobius Media Ltd, Mobius Media Ltd, Mobius Media Ltd: Mobius Media are a full service web development and digital marketing agency
Deepak Shukla
Managing Director of Pearl Lemon
Deepak Shukla is currently the founder of SEO agency Pearl Lemon. An entrepreneur with several business interests to include 1 More Rep, Dr Hidden and Word Pigeon. He has a background in Ed-Tech and Music having spent his 20s running Meet My Tutor, Gobsmackers, Studiobookers and Deep Impakt Recordings. In his spare time you’ll find him involved in endurance sports such as ultramarathons and ironmen
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About Pearl Lemon, Pearl Lemon: An SEO and B2B Lead Generation Agency based in London and serving clients worldwide
Alex Douglas-Mann
Senior SEO Director of iCrossing
Alex Douglas-Mann senior SEO director at iCrossing UK.
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About iCrossing: iCrossing is a digital marketing company providing planning and development services for brands and agencies.
Kostas Alekoglu
Managing Director of Caliston
Serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of Caliston Digital, a results-driven marketing agency based in London, UK.
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About Caliston, SmartFi: ROI-driven Digital marketing agency
Paul Davies
Group Client Director (interim) of Econsultancy
Paul Davies is the Group Client Director (interim) at Econsultancy.
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About Econsultancy: Econsultancy publishes research, analysis and advice on digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, SEO, mobile and tech for businesses.
Simon Derungs
Global Client Director of Econsultancy
Simon Derungs is the Global Client Director at Econsultancy.
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About Econsultancy: Econsultancy publishes research, analysis and advice on digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, SEO, mobile and tech for businesses.
Tim Gaunt
Managing Director of The Site Doctor
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About The Site Doctor: The Site Doctor is a Herefordshire based web design and development company.
Kevin Gibbons
Managing Director of BlueGlass Interactive
A leading light in the search industry, SEOptimise founder Kevin Gibbons is a web expert with over 10 years’ experience. He has specialised in the field of search engine marketing since 2003, advising a wide range of industry sectors on increasing their online visibility by using the latest search engine marketing techniques. A highly respected expert blogger on the latest developments in search engine marketing, Kevin writes regularly for SEOptimise, Econsultancy and Search Engine Land, plus he is highly followed on Twitter. At SEOptimise Kevin oversees the search marketing team, the strategy of online marketing projects, client account management and promotes the business within the search industry.
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About BlueGlass Interactive, Re:signal, WeLoveDates: BlueGlass Interactive is a digital marketing agency providing integrated SEO, content marketing, and paid search services.
Jennifer Hoffman
Marketing Director of DeepCrawl
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About DeepCrawl: The #1 technical SEO SaaS platform for enterprise businesses
Farhad Divecha
Managing Director of AccuraCast
Farhad Divecha is the managing director of AccuraCast. He oversees all search engine marketing, advertising and technical development work. A recognised authority in the field of search engine marketing and mobile search marketing, Farhad is a regular speaker at industry conferences and is quoted in numerous popular publications including the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and CNet.
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About AccuraCast: AccuraCast is a digital marketing agency based in London, UK.
Jerome Bergerou
Director of AccuraCast
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About AccuraCast: AccuraCast is a digital marketing agency based in London, UK.
Matt Garbutt
Creative Director of Greenlight Digital
Matt has been a digital creative his entire career, starting out in full service agencies in the late nineties through to in-house roles in the 2000s. In 2010, he co-founded a digital agency, followed by a creative production agency in 2013. Matt has extensive experience in a great many areas of digital creative and build, as well as video and film, motion graphics and above-the-line creative. In 2017, Matt’s digital agency and Greenlight joined forces, with Matt being appointed as the agency’s Creative Director.
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About Greenlight Digital: Full service digital marketing agency
Hannah Kimuyu
Director of Paid Media & Data Insights of Greenlight Digital
Hannah has been working in digital for over sixteen years, thirteen of which have been at Greenlight. A major element in Hannah’s success as a search professional is her historical knowledge and understanding of the way that search has grown over the years, coupled with her extremely specific hands-on experience. Hannah has been a key innovator in diversifying Greenlight’s paid media and data offering, moving the agency towards retargeting, audience insights, display, and paid social advertising, at a time when other agencies saw those innovations as a fad. As Greenlight’s Paid Media & Data Insights Director, Hannah is responsible for managing and delivering the agency’s paid media strategy for all clients. Through this role, she consults for some of Greenlight’s largest international clients, including New Balance, Superdry, ghd, and Victoria Beckham. In 2016, Hannah launched a second department; Data Science & Audience Insights. Partnering with Lotame, a data management platform, the service combines interaction, attitudinal, descriptive, and behavioural data to help brands understand who their customers are and what they’re buying with a cross-channel and cross-device focus.
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About Greenlight Digital: Full service digital marketing agency
Ben Cook-Northrop
Account Director of Greenlight Digital
Ben Cook-Northrop is an account director at Greenlight.
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About Greenlight Digital: Full service digital marketing agency
Darren Chowles
Director of Rock Cherry
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About Rock Cherry: Rock Cherry specializes in consultancy, development, and management of web-based applications and mobile apps.
Chris Mackie
Director and Founder of 205 Media LTD
Chris Mackie is a Director and Founder of 205 Media LTD.
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About 205 Media LTD: 205 Media is a creative agency that offers a range of personalized services to its clients.
Matt Berry
Client Services Director of Hallam
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About Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Ben Wood
Director of Strategy and Transformation of Hallam
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About Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Jake Third
Managing Director of Hallam
Jake is Hallam’s Client Services Director, where he introduces clients to Hallam’s team of experts and strives to deliver an outstanding client experience. Jake’s strengths are in consultative business development, analytical thinking, and digital marketing strategy. Jake believes that being truly customer-centric results in increased client-satisfaction, better relationships, and superior performance for both parties. Long-term success is rooted in sustainable and ethical business. As such, it is Jake’s aim that Hallam only enters into partnerships that are mutually beneficial, leading to the shared success of both parties. In 2018, Jake was made a Director of Hallam following 4 years of driving business growth. In the same year, he was Commended as Young Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors (IoD). In his spare time, Jake’s interests include meditation, charity-work, exercise, and a belief in life-long learning. He holds a BSc in Mathematics and Business.
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About Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Jon Martin
Technical Director of Hallam
Jon is Hallam’s Technical Director and is the primary source of technical leadership and innovation for Hallam web team. Jon has a wide range of knowledge covering the entire cycle of development, from project management, specification, development, hosting architecture and after site support. He is also a certified Scrum Master. Having operated within the IT industry for 15 years and specifically within web and development for over 10, Jon has a wide range of experience within many areas of the technical industries. Jon setup BigSpring with Julio in 2008 and after merging with Hallam in 2017, continues to lead the development and technical side of our operations. Previously Jon worked with DSGi PLC in a variety of technical roles, most recently within Business Intelligence. Prior to that, he was a graduate of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Nottingham. Jon is a lover of music (particularly all things Rock & Metal), plays guitar, is extremely tall, and practices Bushido Martial Arts.
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About BigSpring, Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Jon Martin
Technical Director of Hallam
Jon is Hallam’s Technical Director and is the primary source of technical leadership and innovation for Hallam web team. Jon has a wide range of knowledge covering the entire cycle of development, from project management, specification, development, hosting architecture and after site support. He is also a certified Scrum Master. Having operated within the IT industry for 15 years and specifically within web and development for over 10, Jon has a wide range of experience within many areas of the technical industries. Jon setup BigSpring with Julio in 2008 and after merging with Hallam in 2017, continues to lead the development and technical side of our operations. Previously Jon worked with DSGi PLC in a variety of technical roles, most recently within Business Intelligence. Prior to that, he was a graduate of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Nottingham. Jon is a lover of music (particularly all things Rock & Metal), plays guitar, is extremely tall, and practices Bushido Martial Arts.
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About BigSpring, Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Danielle Haley
Director of Freelance SEO Essex
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About : Freelance SEO Essex has been dedicated to helping small businesses grow through ethical SEO practices since 2012
Danny Hall
Director of Freelance SEO Essex
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About : Freelance SEO Essex has been dedicated to helping small businesses grow through ethical SEO practices since 2012
Yusuf Patel
Director of YP Solutions Ltd
Yusuf Patel is a successful business man. He is just 36 year old and live in Blackburn, UK. He is CEO of Y-P Solutions which is one of the leading web design agencies, specialising in the development of engaging, eye-catching websites and innovative mobile apps for over 10 years.
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About YP Solutions Ltd: YP Solutions is one of the leading web design agencies, specialising in the development of engaging, eye-catching websites.
Guy Weston
Managing Director of Creode
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About Creode, Open Path: Creode is a digital marketing business that helps companies transform their brands by combining technical skills with brand marketing.
Bill Carr
Managing Director of Carpe Diem
Bill Carr is the managing director at Carpe Diem.
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About Carpe Diem: Full service digital agency specialising in website design, development and marketing to increase ROI with Customer Rate Optimisation.
George Freeland
Non-Executive Director of Trendzer
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About Trendzer: Trendzer is a managed business websites platform for small businesses.
John Scott Cothill
Company Director of We Lead Media
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About We Lead Media: Creators of value.
Aaron Dicks
Managing Director of Impression Digital
Aaron Dicks is Managing Director of Impression, a UK search marketing and web development agency which was founded in 2012. Impression is award winning for its Digital Strategy and search engine marketing campaigns, and works with companies of all sizes, from funded startups through to SMEs and PLCs.
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About Impression Digital: Impression Digital is a strategic-thinking team of digital marketing experts with a creative edge.
Graham Withe
Founder and Managing Director of We Influence
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About We Influence, Webtise: We Influence is a digital marketing agency specializing in search marketing and conversion rate optimization.
Andy Hunt
Strategy and Operations Director of We Influence
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About We Influence: We Influence is a digital marketing agency specializing in search marketing and conversion rate optimization.
Neil Lockwood
Executive Director of Strategy & Brand of Bloom Agency
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About Bloom Agency: Bloom Agency is a digital agency company.
Julie Caton
Executive Director of Client Services of Bloom Agency
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About Bloom Agency: Bloom Agency is a digital agency company.
John Keefe
Co Founder & Director of Draw and Code
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About Draw and Code, SwapBots: Draw and Code is a software company that is engaged in a variety of technology based projects.
Andy Cooper
Creative Director of Draw and Code
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About Draw and Code, SwapBots: Draw and Code is a software company that is engaged in a variety of technology based projects.
Chris Pitt
Managing Director of Vertical Leap
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About Vertical Leap: Digital search agency with offices in London and Portsmouth. We provide SEO, PPC, web design and build, content marketing and social media.
Hannah Thorpe
Business Director of Found.
Hannah is Head of SEO at White.net, and works with clients to produce multi-platform campaigns through every stage from ideation through to completion. Hannah’s role covers everything from leading complex technical strategies, to creating innovative content campaigns and harnessing data to drive results. With experience speaking at multiple conferences, including BrightonSEO, Search London and SEONow and a regular blogging slot on State of Digital, Hannah is always happy to share tips and debate the controversies of the latest changes in technical SEO best practice.
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About Found.: Through Search, Social & Mobile.
David Brownley
Managing Director of Digitally Brilliant Ltd
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About Digitally Brilliant Ltd: Digital Marketing & Web Design Made Simple. We build great Websites and Marketing Campaigns which Gain Quality Leads and Revenue.
Anna Moss
Director of FireCask
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About FireCask: FireCask is an online marketing agency provides content marketing, SEO and social media marketing.
Anna Moss
Director of FireCask
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About FireCask: FireCask is an online marketing agency provides content marketing, SEO and social media marketing.
Chris Simmance
Director of Optus Digital
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About Optus Digital: Passionate about SEO, PPC and Content Marketing. Get in touch today for more info!
Robert Stoubos
Owner & Managing Director of Odyssey New Media Ltd
With over 16+ years of experience in Digital Marketing I have become a results-driven marketer with the skills required to successfully implement cross-channel digital marketing campaigns that generate increased brand awareness, sales and ROI. In 2010 I founded Odyssey New Media – a leading full service Digital Marketing in Birmingham, UK. Specialising in SEO, PPC, Social Media, Inbound Marketing, Conversion Enhancement and more. If you want to improve your sales, increase sales leads and grow your customer base then contact us today and see what we can do to help your company acheive your goals. Call us now on 0844 500 6911.
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About Odyssey New Media Ltd: Leading full service Digital Marketing Agency, based in Birmingham, UK.
Jon Leighton
Director at Land Digital of Land Digital
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About iResources, Land Digital: Land Digital is a tech, web design, web creation, content marketing, digital marketing, SEO, and mobile application agency.
Sam Rutley
Managing Director of PushON
Sam Rutley is a managing director at PushON.
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About PushON: Award winning full-service eCommerce agency with offices in Manchester, Bristol & Edinburgh
Simon Wharton
Director Business Strategy of PushON
Simon Wharton is a director business strategy at PushON.
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About PushON: Award winning full-service eCommerce agency with offices in Manchester, Bristol & Edinburgh
Andy Park
Creative Director of Open Path
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About Creode, Open Path: Open Path is a Leeds-based digital agency.
Kieran Headley
Director of theWebShed
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About theWebShed: theWebShed helps to create and deliver a client’s organic success via a complete end-to-end SEO system.
Andrew Allen
Director of theWebShed
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About theWebShed: theWebShed helps to create and deliver a client’s organic success via a complete end-to-end SEO system.
Maureen Corish
Managing Director of Pumpkin PR
Maureen Corish is a Managing Director of Pumpkin.
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About Pumpkin PR: Pumpkin PR is an independent PR agency specializing in public relations management for creative, tech, and media industries.
Leon Calverley
Managing Director of Door4
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About Door4: Door4 is a digital agency that provides business-focused e-commece websites, online promotion and internet consultancy.
Mik Dunne
Director of ROI Digital Marketing
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About ROI Digital Marketing: ROI Digital Marketing is an SEO & digital marketing company.
Duncan Michael-MacGregor
Creative Director of Duck On Water
Making the jump from Furniture Design into Web Design in 2006, Duncan never looked back and has been designing Websites ever since. With a passion for fundamental design principles, balancing form and function, he incorporates these into the virtual world of Web Design. After founding Duck On Water in 2007, the business quickly carved a name out for itself in the industry. Becoming known for it’s clean and balanced website designs. Duck On Waters now has a wide and varied client portfolio with clients and professionals from all over the world. From small to large businesses, motivational speakers, rock bands and actors.
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About Duck On Water: Web design company located in Gloucestershire. We offer a variety of online services to a wide range of clients all over the world.
Duncan Michael-MacGregor
Creative Director of Duck On Water
Making the jump from Furniture Design into Web Design in 2006, Duncan never looked back and has been designing Websites ever since. With a passion for fundamental design principles, balancing form and function, he incorporates these into the virtual world of Web Design. After founding Duck On Water in 2007, the business quickly carved a name out for itself in the industry. Becoming known for it’s clean and balanced website designs. Duck On Waters now has a wide and varied client portfolio with clients and professionals from all over the world. From small to large businesses, motivational speakers, rock bands and actors.
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About Duck On Water: Web design company located in Gloucestershire. We offer a variety of online services to a wide range of clients all over the world.
MD SenServe
Managing Director of SenServe Limited
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About SenServe Limited: SenServe offers customised IT solutions, App Development, Wi-Fi Solutions Web Solutions, IT Support Services and CRM Solutions
MD SenServe
Managing Director of SenServe Limited
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About SenServe Limited: SenServe offers customised IT solutions, App Development, Wi-Fi Solutions Web Solutions, IT Support Services and CRM Solutions
Elizabeth Pendleton
Creative Director of Lingo Design
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About Lingo Design: Website and Graphic Design in Norfolk, providing web design, SEO services, branding, digital marketing, livery designs and print designs.
Jayson Webb
Sales Director / Founder of Telsa Media
Internet marketing Guru, app development, website development. Pay Per Click Expert
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About Telsa Media: Digital Marketing, Web Design, SEO, PPC and Lead Generation Services Provider Company
Joe Ryan
Director of Digital Search Group Limited
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About Digital Search Group Limited: Address: 20-22 Wenlock Rd, London, London N1 7GU United Kingdom
Joe Ryan
Director of Digital Search Group Limited
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About Digital Search Group Limited: Address: 20-22 Wenlock Rd, London, London N1 7GU United Kingdom
Steve Jones
Director of Rumko Marketing
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About Rumko Marketing: Rumko Marketing is where all marketing matters by getting more from the Internet.
Stacey MacNaught
Search Director of Tecmark
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About Tecmark: Tecmark is a search engine optimization company that helps build digital assets.
Samuel Gachui
Director of Chuimedia
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About Chuimedia: Experienced Digital Marketing Agency Work with medium to large companies in East Africa
Lee Stewart
Creative Director of Yellow Marshmallow
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About Yellow Marshmallow: We believe in websites that pay for themselves
