Sowden & Sowden
Hull
About Sowden & Sowden
Based in Hull, Sowden & Sowden is an independently owned creative digital agency that has been working with businesses across the UK and overseas since 1982. Founded by Paul Sowden and later joined by his daughter Polly, the firm blends strategic thinking with design, marketing and communications across a single in-house team. Their work spans brand strategy, web design and development, search and paid advertising, social media, and public relations, giving clients a joined-up approach rather than isolated tactics. The agency treats marketing as an investment in growth, and holds Google Partner accreditation alongside Cyber Essentials certification. Over four decades they have picked up recognition including regional business awards and shortlistings at the Northern Digital Awards. For organisations wanting a settled, experienced partner that can handle brand, digital and PR under one roof, they offer the kind of continuity that comes with a genuinely long track record.
Services
They design and build websites in-house, combining brand-led creative with development so sites reflect a company's identity and support wider digital marketing goals.
As a Google Partner agency, they work on improving organic search visibility, helping clients reach the right audiences and drive qualified traffic to their websites.
The team runs paid search and digital advertising campaigns through their Google Partner accreditation, aiming to generate measurable returns rather than treating spend as a cost.
They manage social channels as part of a joined-up marketing approach, creating content and campaigns that connect brands with their customers online.
With PPA membership and a communications background, they handle public relations and media placement, helping clients earn coverage and manage how their brand is seen.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Sowden & Sowden been operating?
The agency was founded in 1982 by Paul Sowden and has been running for more than four decades. It remains independently owned and family-run, with his daughter Polly joining the business around 15 years after it started.
What services does Sowden & Sowden offer?
They cover brand strategy, creative design, web design and development, digital marketing, advertising, and public relations. Clients can use a single in-house team for brand, digital and PR work rather than coordinating several separate suppliers.
Are they accredited or certified?
Yes. Sowden & Sowden holds Google Partner accreditation for its search and advertising work, and is Cyber Essentials certified. The agency is also a PPA member and a long-standing Hull and Humber Bondholder.
Who do they typically work with?
They work with businesses across the UK and internationally, spanning sectors such as offshore energy, medical education, events and exhibitions. Their focus is on building brands and creating connections between companies and their customers.
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