Stephen & Riley Embleton

Going back to 1996, we have been involved in online and digital media for over 23 years.

Beginning in creative direction in advertising and web design, through to film making and video production, and social media in its various forms.

Numerous online awards like Webby Awards, have given us the recognition for the work we have done.

Web/UX Design

We’ve done the work and learned the skills, now we work with the geniuses who make, manage and optimize world class websites for clients all around the world.

Video Production

Riley and Stephen have both been involved in video and film production for over 15 years. From pre- to post-production, camera operating and audio recording, directing and editing. Now, we have the network of pros to do the work for you, with our guidance.

Social Media

Although a young technology, we’ve been in it for over 10 years. We’ve grown audiences from a few hundred to a few hundred thousand. It’s all possible, if done correctly.

Brands & Clients

We work with various brands and organizations, and over the past three decades learned everything we impart to our clients to help them achieve their objectives in all aspects of digital media.

Earth Touch

As well as his previous work as producer and editor on films from 2008 to 2013, Stephen was integral in the launch of the Earth Touch News Network in 2014. He put together and managed a stellar team of writers, designers and videographers to create award winning work until 2019.

Nature's Remedy

Riley grew her personal wellness practice online from a small website to a substantial social media presence sharing health news and information. Her brand has stood for 20 years as a resource for all wellness related issues and guidance, as well as personal feedback and advice. Her work in growing her audience is vital in how we approach a client and their targets.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 1998 Loerie Awards Special Mention - Armadillo Interactive
  • 1998 Sanlam Personal Web Site Awards Category Winner – Philosophy (Graphic Design)
  • 1998 One Show Interactive Gold Pencil – Durban Local History Museum
  • 1999 One Show Interactive Merit Award – Armadillo Interactive
  • 1999 One Show Interactive Merit Award – Singita Private Game Reserve
  • 1999 One Show Interactive Merit Award – Belgotex Carpets
  • 2007 MNET EDiT Online Film Festival Finalist & Top 3 - Short Film Category: I SAW THE WORLD TODAY
  • 2013 Webby Awards Honouree – Category: How-to/DIY – Behind The Scenes. Executive Producer
  • 2013 Webby Awards Honouree – Category: Travel & Adventure - Camp Cheetah series. Executive Producer
  • 2014 W3 Awards: Website – Category: NEWS – EarthTouchNews.com
  • 2014 W3 Awards: Web Video – Category: NEWS – Earth Touch Insider series. Executive Producer
  • 2014 Davey Awards: Website – Category: NEWS – EarthTouchNews.com
  • 2014 Davey Awards: Web Video – Category: NEWS – Earth Touch Insider series. Executive Producer
  • 2015 WorldFest Houston Awards: Grand Remi Award – BEST NEW MEDIA: Earth Touch News website
  • 2015 Communicator Awards: Silver Award of Distinction – Little Adventures, Big Planet. Executive Producer
  • 2015 Communicator Awards: Gold Award of Excellence – Earth Touch Insider series
  • 2015 Communicator Awards: Gold Award of Excellence – EarthTouchNews.com
  • 2015 Davey Awards Website – Category: NEWS – EarthTouchNews.com
  • 2015 Webby Awards Honouree – Category: ONLINE FILM & VIDEO: NEWS & POLITICS: SERIES – Earth Touch Insider series. Executive Producer
  • 2016 Lovie and The People's Lovie Award Internet Video – Category: Viral Video – Rescued Baby Ellie. Executive Producer
  • 2017 Davey Awards: Silver Award – Web Video – Category: Online Film/Video – News/News Feature: Earth Touch News Bytes
  • 2017 Communicator Awards: Gold Award of Excellence – Video-News: Earth Touch News Bytes

OTHER

  • 1999: Judge One Show Interactive (New York)
  • 2013: Associate Judge and Member Webby Awards
  • (IADAS – International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences)
  • 2013: Wild Talk Africa – July 2013, Durban. Guest speaker on the topic of Online Video (in the factual/wildlife space).
  • 2016: Charter Member – African Speculative Fiction Society (Launched 22 August 2016) Awards Subcommittee, Web Team, Graphic Design. 
  • 2017San Francisco WCSJ 2017 – World Conference of Science Journalists. October 2017. Guest Panelist: The Rise of Digital Science Magazines.