Who are we?
James Morgan | Managing Director
A journalist and communications professional by trade, James (aka Jim) has been fortunate enough to travel the world, writing about science, technology, politics, business, tourism, education and more.
Before launching ChattyDuck in his front room, Jim performed a variety of editorial and PR-focused roles in the UK and UAE, working as Editor for ITP Media Group’s Construction Week portfolio, English-language Editor at Expo 2020 Dubai, and Head of Communications at Staffordshire University.
He now spends his days drinking tea and helping clients…
And he’s all out of tea.
Vikki Morgan | Operations Director
After graduating from one of those posh bridge-based universities with a postgrad degree in English and Education, Vikki enjoyed a 12-year career as a primary teacher at schools in the UK and UAE.
Sadly for her pupils, the lure of unlimited tea and biscuits proved too tempting so she joined ChattyDuck in 2022.
In addition to providing expert support with written content, Vikki is responsible for client experience and the longer-term expansion of ChattyDuck’s multimedia offerings.
She also spends an inordinate amount of time on Pinterest, but apparently that’s all part of the job.
Katy Edgington | Head of Editorial
Katy is an experienced journalist, editor, copywriter and marketer who has produced a wealth of content across a broad range of sectors, from technology and R&D to food, beverage and lifestyle.
Despite reading English Literature at the University of St Andrews, one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, Katy still found time to study Italian, Linguistics and Film on the side. Before joining ChattyDuck, she worked as a marketer for a number of large-scale organisations, including Staffordshire University and Purechannels – The Channel Agency.
When she’s not writing, Katy loves to read (Kingsolver, Mantel and Atwood are her favourites). When she’s neither reading nor writing, she enjoys knitting socks and crocheting blankets.
So, whether at work or at home, Katy knows how to spin a good yarn and move the needle.
Domenica Smithies | Content Manager
With a BA (Hons) in Journalism from the University of Chester and a Master’s degree in Global Media and Culture from Keele University, Domenica has introduced some much-needed academic rigour to the ChattyDuck office. She’s also a super-talented storyteller who’s loved writing since she was in primary school (which, depressingly for the older members of the team, doesn’t seem that long ago).
Domenica’s passions include fashion and music. She’s a massive Kanye West fan and reckons she has more pairs of trainers than she does friends.
Domenica is also a huge animal lover, having adopted four rescue cats whose names are Reggae, Marley, Jamrock and Kingston. She says if you ever meet her in person, she’ll probably be covered in their hair.
We haven’t noticed that, though.
Cornelius Morgan | Chief of Security
As ChattyDuck’s Chief of Security, Cornelius takes his responsibilities very seriously indeed. While he may appear to spend most of his time licking Dom’s expensive trainers, clawing at Katy’s tights or snoozing beneath the nearest available desk (despite having a perfectly good basket in the corner), don’t let that fool you. He’s constantly on the lookout for miscreants and ne'er-do-wells.
Cornelius’s favourite hobbies include chewing on leaves or pebbles (he’s not fussy), sniffing bins and ignoring full bowls of kibble in favour of human comestibles.
He also spends large portions of the working day barking ferociously at his own shadow. Would-be intruders don’t stand a chance.
Quackson Pollock | Office Muse
As you’ve probably gathered, ChattyDuck isn’t the world’s largest creative agency. Nevertheless, Quackson, Domenica, Vikki and Jim have built up an extensive network of industry contacts and creative collaborators who can be called upon to support clients’ projects on a case-by-case basis.
Despite rumours to the contrary, Quackson represents an integral part of the ChattyDuck setup, providing creative inspiration, a splash of colour and the occasional pond-related hot take.
That said, we’re still waiting for them to make their first brew.