Shout Digital
Hawthorn East growth agency since 2010, SEO and paid search for retail and finance brands
- Founded
- 2010
- Team size
- 11-50
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Hourly rate
- $150/hr
Overview
About Shout Digital
Shout Digital is a Melbourne digital marketing agency founded in 2010 by Michael Jenkins, based in Hawthorn East with offices in Sydney and Brisbane. It runs SEO, AI search optimisation, Google Ads and paid social for retail, finance and B2B brands such as Repco, Bondi Sands and Bed Bath N' Table.
Shout Digital has been around since 2010, when founder and director Michael Jenkins opened the agency in Melbourne. It operates from Riversdale Road in Hawthorn East, with additional offices in Sydney and Brisbane, and an aggregator based on LinkedIn data puts the team at about 25. Shout says it ranks within the top 3% of Google Partners in Australia.
The agency’s offer splits into SEO, search engine marketing and social advertising, wrapped in an integrated growth program. SEO spans local, eCommerce, enterprise and international work plus optimisation for ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity answers. Paid search covers Google Ads, Display, YouTube and early ChatGPT ads, while the social team buys Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and Reddit inventory. The senior bench stands out: its senior SEO lead previously drove search growth in-house at Kmart Australia, Country Road Group and REA Group, and paid media leaders came from award-winning performance agencies.
Retail is the common thread in its case studies. Shout reports a 91% organic traffic increase and first-place category rankings for Bed Bath N’ Table, doubled online revenue for Repco, 560% organic growth for Bondi Sands internationally and a 21x return on SEO for Decjuba, all self-reported. It also lists fintech lender Moula and drinks brand Cocobella. An aggregator records 4.9 from seven directory reviews, at roughly $150 an hour, while the agency’s site shows a 4.9 average across a larger review base.
For buyers comparing a Melbourne SEO agency with paid search depth, Shout brings long tenure and senior, big-brand talent. The weaker points are a thin independent review footprint for an agency of its age and a lack of published pricing, so ask for references in your category.
What they do
Services
- SEO (local, eCommerce, enterprise, international)
- AI search optimisation (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
- Google Ads, Display and YouTube
- ChatGPT ads
- Meta, Instagram and TikTok ads
- LinkedIn and Reddit ads
- Integrated performance marketing
Specializations
Industries served
Ideal client
Who they help
Retail, finance and B2B companies that want senior SEO and paid search practitioners, several with big-brand in-house backgrounds, running an integrated growth program.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Operating since 2010 with founder Michael Jenkins still leading
- Senior hires with in-house experience at Kmart Australia, Country Road Group and REA Group
- Named retail and finance results: Repco, Bondi Sands, Bed Bath N' Table, Moula, Decjuba
- Offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
- Active 2026 content on AI search and ChatGPT ads
Cons
- Few public Clutch-style reviews despite a long history
- Results figures are self-published on its site
- No published pricing beyond free audit offers
Pricing
Notable clients
Common questions
FAQ
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What services does Shout Digital offer?
Shout Digital offers SEO (local, eCommerce, enterprise, international), AI search optimisation (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity), Google Ads, Display and YouTube, ChatGPT ads, Meta, Instagram and TikTok ads, LinkedIn and Reddit ads, and more.
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Where is Shout Digital based?
Shout Digital is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and works with clients remotely worldwide, with additional offices in Sydney, NSW, Australia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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How much does Shout Digital cost?
Shout Digital operates on a monthly retainer model, with an hourly rate of $150/hr, a minimum engagement of $1,000.
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Who is Shout Digital best for?
Retail, finance and B2B companies that want senior SEO and paid search practitioners, several with big-brand in-house backgrounds, running an integrated growth program.
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What industries does Shout Digital serve?
Shout Digital serves clients in Retail, Finance and lending, B2B, SaaS, Legal, Consumer goods.
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How big is Shout Digital and when was it founded?
Shout Digital was founded in 2010 and has a team of 11-50 people.
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How do I contact Shout Digital?
You can visit shoutdigital.com.au, or call 1300 361 244.
Editor’s take
A good match for retail and finance brands wanting an experienced Melbourne SEO and paid media agency with senior practitioners. Buyers who need branding or web builds will need another partner.
