Our Story

From stage to strategy.
Built with soul.

I built Soulwidth because I believe marketing should feel human — rooted in a performer's obsession with authentic storytelling and years spent embedded in the Geelong community.

JJ D'Emanuele — Founder of Soulwidth
The Founder
"I didn't start out as a marketer. I started out on stage — and there's nowhere to hide in the spotlight."

Long before Soulwidth, I was immersed in the world of writing and performing — crafting stories, connecting with audiences, and experiencing the raw vulnerability of the stage. That experience wasn't just formative. It was transformative.

What started as a personal passion for authentic storytelling became a professional obsession: how do you create marketing that feels human? That has depth and resonance? That actually works for the diverse local businesses that make Geelong thrive — not just the algorithms?

Soulwidth is the answer to that question. Based in Geelong and deeply rooted in the local community, I've worn many hats while always marching to the beat of the modern marketer — from government and education to construction and real estate, from upskilling and retraining to thriving in a digital and remote world.

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Three Acts

The lessons that built this agency

Act One · The Actor

"There is nowhere to hide from the audience."

— the lesson the stage teaches you first.

Act Two · The Writer

"When you are not in the room, you cannot explain what you mean."

— the lesson every writer learns twice.

Act Three · The Strategist

"Three seconds. After that, you don't exist."

— the unforgiving rule of the feed.

These three acts inform every piece of work I produce — the performer's presence, the writer's precision, and the strategist's urgency.

Experience

A track record across industries

From iconic national brands to beloved Geelong institutions — I've helped organisations of all sizes find their voice and reach their audience.

National Brands

  • Carlton Draught
  • V Energy Drink
  • Lindt Chocolate

Digital Milestones

  • YouTube hedge fund series — 50,000+ subscribers
  • Mental health content campaigns
  • AI-powered training programs

Geelong Institutions

  • Deakin University
  • Gordon TAFE
  • Barwon Water
  • Major Road Projects Victoria
  • Future Proofing Geelong
Our Mission

To bring soul and purpose to the world of digital marketing

I believe every business has a story worth telling. My job is to find it, shape it, and put it in front of the people who need to hear it.

01

Local First

I'm not a remote agency pretending to know your market. I'm in Geelong, part of the community, and personally invested in its growth.

02

AI-Augmented

I use the best available AI tools to work faster and smarter — but the strategy, the creativity, and the care are always human.

03

Results-Driven

Beautiful work that doesn't perform isn't good work. Everything I create is designed to move the needle for your business.

What I Stand For

My values

The principles that guide how I work, who I work with, and the outcomes I pursue.

Authenticity

I help brands find and express their genuine voice — not a polished version of everyone else.

Craft

Details matter. I take the time to get things right — from strategy down to a single word choice.

Curiosity

The digital landscape shifts fast. I stay curious, experiment constantly, and bring fresh thinking to every brief.

Partnership

I'm not here to take a brief and disappear. I embed myself in your goals and grow alongside you.

Geelong, Victoria

Ready to work together?

Tell me about your business. I'll take it from there.