Digital comms for small teams with big hearts.
Sounds Local helps do-gooders make colourful web & social content, and puts its profits into projects that connect people in-person.
Hiya 👋 I’m Mark
I’ve been building websites since the turn of the century, and producing podcasts since before they were cool… and long after.
I host a hit podcast and a TikTok series, I’ve worked with BT Sport, the BBC, Amazon, Mozilla and more… and I once went semi-viral by duetting with the voice of the parrot in Aladdin.
Here’s the plan
-
Set the destination
Great content starts with a great plan. Once we know who we’re helping and how, the rest gets much easier.
-
Plan the route
Long-form, short-form, text, audio, video, email… how do we reach your audience where they are?
-
Make great stuff
A scientific approach of experimentation helps us keep sight of what’s working, so we can adapt as we go.
-
He's flexible, and gently sees the gaps in your knowledge and fills them in, helping to create a professional and high quality offering.
Pippa Frith Theatrical producer -
Mark allowed Shamash and I to basically play for the whole time and not worry about anything.
Calvin Niles Mindful storytelling consultant -
Some people instinctively make good ideas better, they can't help but elevate; Mark is one of them.
Lucy Clayton Author and podcaster, Dress: Fancy -
Pia Lee Co-founder & CEO, SquadifyPersonalised, personable and really empathetic as well as technically awesome!
-
Frances Fogel Story StrategistMark is someone who you feel you’ve known for years when you first meet him. He’s a warm and wonderful force of nature.
Let’s embrace the awkward
The Internet is a powerful way to connect people who wouldn’t otherwise meet. But if we don’t balance time on Zoom and social media with real-world interaction – especially with people who don’t look like us – our worldview gets smaller.
Sounds Local is a Community Interest Company, meaning the profit it makes is put back into the community to fund projects that get people off screens and out into the world, with all its messy unpredictability.
C90 Community Chorus
A singing group open to adults who want to come together and sing 90s songs for fun, to make new friends, and occasionally to perform relaxed gigs.
Hazelwell Men’s Group
Providing a judgement-free weekly talking session to boost men’s mental health and reduce isolation. Based at The Huz Hazelwell, Stirchley.
More info coming soon
The Speakeasy Fund
Anyone looking to gather people together to discuss an idea that’ll improve lives can apply to the fund, and we’ll pay for food and drink for the night.
More info coming soon
Let’s do something fun
If you’d like some help bringing warmth, heart, and fun into your comms, or you fancy getting involved in a project, hit the button below and we’ll have a chat.