What we do...
How we do it...
Who We Are...
Murray Dawson - managing director
Murray set up Scott Dawson Advertising more than 21 years ago, seeing a gap in the east Lancashire business landscape for a full service advertising and marketing agency. Over the past three decades, Murray has developed SDA into the successful agency it is today, winning and retaining business from key regional, national and international clients and overseeing all projects undertaken by the team.
Claire Wilby - account director
Claire has more than 15 years’ experience in consumer marketing, B2B marketing and brand management. Specialising in identity implementation and marketing communication, Claire has managed accounts for a varied portfolio of businesses, from small, regional companies to some of the country’s largest and best known retailers including Tesco, Asda and John Lewis, as well as working with Disney and BBC branding.
Tony Bury - web and SEO account director
With more than 15 years’ experience in managing web development and online marketing, Tony is a Google-approved professional who has worked with some of the UK’s leading brands. Devising strategies for web build and promotion, Tony specialises in SEO, PPC campaigns, reputation management and affiliate marketing.
Zahida Shamim - account executive and PA
Zahida has more than 20 years’ experience in office management and supports marketing account director Claire. She provides key admin support, ensuring quality control implementation and the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Zahida has a wealth of experience managing projects for major clients.
Janet Palmer - media and print production manager
Janet is SDA’s longest serving employee, working alongside Murray for the past 19 years. Janet is our resident expert in planning media schedules and buying television, print and radio advertising space, securing the best rates on behalf of clients. Janet is also responsible for scheduling all print production.
Fay Masson - account executive and PA
Fay has been with SDA for 16 years. She supports managing director Murray, managing his diary, handling a vast range of accounts and liaising with clients and suppliers daily. Fay is responsible for making sure every project runs smoothly and is completed to the highest possible standard.
Andy Tyrer - head photographer
Andy has a wealth of experience in room set, location and lifestyle photography, managing projects and working to specific briefs and deadlines for a vast portfolio of clients, from local businesses to national and international companies across a variety of different industries.
Wai-Tsau Wong - creative director
Wai-Tsau has been providing innovative marketing solutions to clients for more than 16 years. Her work spans an extensive number of clients across varied industries, including Reebok International, Marks & Spencer, Brilliant Fires and Poggenpohl. Wai-Tsau works as our creative director alongside a strong team of creatives, artworkers and photographers at SDA.
Alison King - public relations and copywriting manager
Alison is responsible for creating copy for our client base, writing to specific briefs and tight deadlines. Alison’s team plans and implements target-driven public relations campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients in the leisure, retail, home interest, energy and property industries, as well as managing social media accounts for numerous clients.
What's new...
SDA's Tony hits the press
Our IT department is front page (well, page 4) news this week as the Burnley Express ran a story on Tony Bury joining the team.
1 days ago
SDA makes front-page news!
SDA offers clients photo realistic CGI solutions using the very best technology as a cost-effective alternative to traditional photography.
21 days ago