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FEATURED NEWS What's Standing Out in Digital Marketing for 2026 Published – 07.04.2026 A look at the forces shaping the digital marketing landscape in 2026, from creative innovation to the work that’s setting a new benchmark.  There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that sets in when you’ve read too many “trends for 2026” articles. Vague predictions. Recycled ideas dressed in new jargon. A list of tools nobody has […] Read More
Image: What’s Standing Out in Digital Marketing for 2026 What’s Standing Out in Digital Marketing for 2026 A look at the forces shaping the digital marketing landscape in 2026, from creative innovation to the work that’s setting a new benchmark.  There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that sets in when you’ve read too many “trends for 2026” articles. Vague predictions. Recycled ideas dressed in new jargon. A list of tools nobody has […] Read More
Image: Who Can Enter the Northern Digital Awards? Brands, Agencies, Teams – here’s your answer.  Who Can Enter the Northern Digital Awards? Brands, Agencies, Teams – here’s your answer.  The digital landscape in the North is buzzing. From the historic streets of Edinburgh to the creative hubs of Manchester and the rising tech scene in Stoke-on-Trent, the North is “competing” with the rest of the country and, unsurprisingly, the world.  The Northern Digital Awards are back for 2027, and this year, we’re making one […] Read More
Image: Starting kinder conversations: Wrapped shortlisted at the Northern Digital Awards 2026 Starting kinder conversations: Wrapped shortlisted at the Northern Digital Awards 2026 Everybody Deserves Kindness is celebrated by the Wrapped Team and the Northern Digital Awards. We’re proud to share that Wrapped has been shortlisted at the Northern Digital Awards 2026, with two nominations recognising our work with Leeds Beckett University’s Obesity Institute. Our campaign, Every Body Deserves Kindness, has been named a finalist in: The nominations […] Read More
Image: Aware Digital Shortlisted for Best eCommerce Site at the Northern Digital Awards Aware Digital Shortlisted for Best eCommerce Site at the Northern Digital Awards About Aware Digital Aware Digital creates digital experiences that help brands grow. We specialise in eCommerce strategy, design, development and optimisation, focusing on platforms that scale, such as Magento (Adobe Commerce), Shopify Plus, and modern headless architectures. We combine data-driven insight with creative design, ensuring every project delivers measurable impact. Our work is guided by […] Read More
Image: Built after bedtime: How Build and Bloom Management became a new agency to watch Built after bedtime: How Build and Bloom Management became a new agency to watch Charnelle Merritt and Build and Bloom share their exciting journey and award nomination. Most agencies do not start at the kitchen table, late at night, after the kids are asleep, built between a full-time job, school runs and the quiet belief that there has to be a better way. Build and Bloom Management did not […] Read More
Image: Building a Culture We’re Proud Of: Why Outrank Is Shortlisted for Best Agency Culture at the Northern Digital Awards 2026 Building a Culture We’re Proud Of: Why Outrank Is Shortlisted for Best Agency Culture at the Northern Digital Awards 2026 Outrank share why their culture has been recognised by the Northern Digital Awards. We’re Thrilled to Be Shortlisted We are over the moon to share that Outrank has been shortlisted for the Best Agency Culture award at the Northern Digital Awards 2026. For us, this isn’t just another accolade; it’s a recognition of the very […] Read More
Image: How Fonemedia Is Using Its Platform for Social Good: Our Shortlisted Partnership with Zarach How Fonemedia Is Using Its Platform for Social Good: Our Shortlisted Partnership with Zarach Who We Are: A Mobile-First Agency with a Purpose-Led Mission Fonemedia is a mobile-first digital advertising agency based in Leeds, helping organisations captivate audiences with precision-targeted marketing. Since 2008, we’ve championed the power of mobile to connect brands with real people. Today, we partner with brands and organisations primarily in Education, Recruitment, Property and the […] Read More
Image: What’s It Really Like to Judge the Northern Digital Awards: A Behind-the-Scenes Look What’s It Really Like to Judge the Northern Digital Awards: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Karen Webber spills the beans on judging and why it’s a serious matter. Industry awards have become a bit of a joke, haven’t they. Pay your entry fee, get your mates to vote, and suddenly you’re “award-winning”… The Northern Digital Awards are different. And I know this because I’ve been behind the scenes for many […] Read More
Image: Bonded Agency Shortlisted for Four Northern Digital Awards Bonded Agency Shortlisted for Four Northern Digital Awards Bonded Agency is starting the new year on a high after being nominated for four Northern Digital Awards. Following an exciting year, where we won Agency of the Year at the 2024 North East Marketing Awards as well as a string of other national and global awards, this year is set to be even bigger […] Read More