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I’m Julian — I partner with small business leaders who feel overwhelmed by digital marketing opportunities. I help them to build strategies that deliver real results!

Over the years, I’ve led several successful small businesses and have been privileged enough to work with some well-known Scottish names, from Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, the Independent Care Review, The Wood Foundation and Adoption UK, to several politicians from across the political spectrum, including the Office of the First Minister of Scotland during Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership.

The Challenge I See Time and Again

I consistently hear the same story from the brilliant founders I meet: they are losing valuable business because they lack the time, specific skills, or cash flow required for a large-scale agency, which often comes with a prohibitive price tag. They are then left feeling disconnected from their vision and a critical part of their own business.

But what if you didn't have to choose between stagnation and a significant agency investment? What if you could become an empowered leader, take back control of your vision and lead your digital marketing with confidence?

A New Approach to Digital Marketing Growth

This is precisely why I created Digital Marketing School, Scotland's only coaching programme designed for small business leaders who are ready to elevate their digital marketing game.

Through flexible and structured coaching, available one-on-one or as part of a global group cohort, we will build a powerful digital marketing strategy that fits your schedule and delivers results.

And because I know that even the best plans can meet unexpected hurdles, I offer a unique commitment: I’m here to step in and help deliver the work myself if and when you need it.

Your journey to digital marketing clarity starts here. I invite you to explore the Digital Marketing School membership packages today to find the right path for you.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Julian Thomson | Founder and Creative Director

Group Coaching (Monthly/SE Offer) Group Coaching (Monthly/SE Offer)
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Group Coaching (Monthly/SE Offer)
£25.00

Join Scotland's only Digital Marketing Coaching Community for Social Enterprises and benefit from a monthly coaching call with a group of like-minded, purpose-led and socially conscious leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe.

Enrol today for Digital Marketing School. Enrolment closes on October 3rd, 2025! You can either sign up for one session at a time (more expensive) or choose the 11-week programme (cheaper option).

Group Coaching (Monthly/Commercial) Group Coaching (Monthly/Commercial)
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Group Coaching (Monthly/Commercial)
£30.00

Join Scotland's only Digital Marketing Coaching Community and benefit from a monthly coaching call with a group of like-minded, purpose-led and socially conscious leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe.

Enrol today for Digital Marketing School. Enrolment closes on October 3rd, 2025! You can either sign up for one session at a time (more expensive) or the 11-week programme (cheaper option).

Offers for Social Enterprise

Special discounts for social enterprise, Chartiable and socially conscious businesses making a difference in the world.

Group Coaching (Weekly SE Offer)
£40.00

Looking to level up your digital marketing? My Digital Marketing Masterclass (CSR Offer) is designed for social enterprise leaders who want to grow their impact online.

Through Digital Marketing School, you’ll gain access to my group coaching programme. I've already helped purpose-driven organisations such as Adoption UK, The Usual Place, and Aberdeen Foyer find digital strategies that truly work.

Enrolment for Digital Marketing School closes in October 2025 — secure your place today!

Offers for commercial organisations

Are you a commercial organisation that’s main goal is to make a profit? Why improve your CSR by paying a little extra so that smaller businesses can pay less?

Group Coaching (Weekly/Commercial) Group Coaching (Weekly/Commercial)
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Group Coaching (Weekly/Commercial)
£50.00

Looking to level up your digital marketing? My Digital Marketing Masterclass (CSR Offer) is designed especially for leaders who want to grow their impact online.

Through Digital Marketing School, you’ll gain access to my signature group coaching programme. I’ve already helped organisations such as Adoption UK, The Usual Place, and Aberdeen Foyer find digital strategies that truly work.

Enrolment for Digital Marketing School closes in October 2025 — secure your place today and join other organisations ready to thrive.

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Private 1-1 Coaching (SE Offer)
£60.00

For leaders who are ready to play bigger, my Private Members Coaching is the ultimate upgrade. You’ll get all the benefits of group coaching, plus dedicated 1-to-1 sessions with me. This is your chance to gain tailored strategies, personalised feedback, and the focused support that will take your organisation to the next level.

Private 1-1 Coaching (Commerical) Private 1-1 Coaching (Commerical)
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Private 1-1 Coaching (Commerical)
£70.00

For leaders who are ready to play bigger, my Private Members Coaching is the ultimate upgrade. You’ll get all the benefits of group coaching, plus dedicated 1-to-1 sessions with me. This is your chance to gain tailored strategies, personalised feedback, and the focused support that will take your organisation to the next level.

digital marketing portfolio

A person gives a back massage to another person lying face down on a massage table. The setting is indoors with potted plants and a window in the background.

L.Donaldson Massage.

L.Donaldson Massage hired me to help him build his client base in Aberdeen. Lewis felt more was needed from his content to better serve his audience. By undertaking a complete audit of his website and social media, creating new content and optimising his website for SERPS, we were able to increase engagement by 25% and conversions by 10% within two months

Check out my work here!
Screenshot of the Robert Gordon University Aberdeen website homepage featuring sections on Connections that Last, Degree Course Content, and Mature Students at RGU with images of students and academic settings.

Web Design

Speculative Client

The project brief was to utilise code (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to create a website that would attract potential mature students to study at RGU, Aberdeen, and write a report to justify design decisions. The website was then subsequently created using Adobe Dreamweaver.

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A promotional graphic for whisky frames featuring a brown glass bottle, a wooden barrel in the background, and a coiled rope in the foreground. The text offers 10% off using the code BLACKWATCH.

a wee bit o’ scotland

I was hired to support the Australian Company, “A Wee Bit O’Scotland” to increase engagement on their socials and drive sales, both in-store and through their website. By working together to plan content through weekly discussions, and optimising the website for search, I was able to increase their exposure globally, whilst increasing sales and online engagement.

Sample this Project
Slide title: Gordon Rural Action, Social Media Strategy, featuring a colorful logo with a tree and various leaves, and the name Julian Thomson with contact information.

Social Media Strategy

Gordon Rural Action is a Charity, based in Huntly, Aberdeenshire; offering a range of support services. The organisation has faced challenges in developing it’s socisl media presence. As part of a University assignment for a Social Media Marketing module, I was asked to develop content and a social media strategy to optimise Gordon Rural Action’s social media presence

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Speculative Client

The project brief here was to design and create an app and write a report to justify design decisions. A fictional lending app called “Lendr” was created to encourage young people to borrow responsibly.

UX Design

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Nighttime view of a harbor with a large ship with red masts, a building with a domed roof, and a parking lot with trucks and cars, seen through a modern, slatted architectural structure.

Content photography

Photographers are talented, but often do not come with the skillset required to create great content that delivers results!

Have you got a creative project in mind? Why not check out my work and see if my eye for detail matches your vision?

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A colorful infographic presenting a case study about L. Donaldson Massage's social media growth, featuring a photo of a young man, and sections labeled 'Client Testimonial', 'Results from Targeted SEO, PPC and Content Creation Strategies,' and 'Conclusion.' The background includes neon-colored diagonal lines in pink, purple, and yellow.

Testimonials

  • He’s a pleasure to work alongside and very innovative in his approach to tasks.  It was a pleasure working with him.

    Fiona Aitken (Director), Adoption UK in Scotland

  • Julian was a fantastic summer intern for us at The Wood Foundation, bringing expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to the role.

    Suzanne Mackie, The Wood Foundation

  • Julian was instrumental in working as a sponsor for three teams of my graduate students who explored the intersection between social media and public health in Africa, Central Asia, and Southern Asia.

    Dr Darin Detwiler LP.D

  • Julian has a passion to deliver strong pieces of work and is customer focussed, checking for feedback so that the end product meets the specification.

    Successfully elected List MSP in 2021 Scottish elections

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