Manchester Digital is the independent trade body at the heart of Greater Manchester’s fast-growing tech sector. We represent and connect over 400 businesses from global brands to pioneering startups – driving collaboration, innovation and growth across every area of digital. Our work spans policy influence, digital skills and diversity programmes, plus flagship events and conferences that showcase the best of our region. By joining, members not only gain visibility and opportunities but also help strengthen the ecosystem we all rely on. Together we can ensure Greater Manchester stays a leader in the UK’s digital economy. Follow Manchester Digital on LinkedIn.
At utc.travel, we’re transforming the way you plan, book, and enjoy travel. Whether it’s a quick getaway or the trip of a lifetime, our revolutionary members-only travel club combines unbeatable value, unmatched range of travel options, and exceptional service to make every journey extraordinary. Members can unlock rates usually only available to the travel trade, saving up to 40%, access exclusive benefits and enjoy support from our UK-based membership team.
Pimento is the UK's Leading Independent Marketing & Communications Network. Founded in 2005, Pimento creates bespoke teams drawn from our network of over 200 of the UK's best independent agencies and consultants. Pimento is here to accelerate growth in a climate of unprecedented change, by changing the way an agency works.
Digital Agency Network (DAN) focuses on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, business support and exploration.
DAN is a global network of carefully selected, highly talented, independently operated marketing & advertising agencies with digital DNA. DAN’s mission is to support member agencies’ businesses and enhance the intelligence, expertise, reach and effectiveness of the members through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Today, there are more than 3,300+ DAN member agencies operating in 117 cities worldwide. All member agencies are amongst the market leaders in their respective countries in terms of creativity, with an impressive portfolio of campaigns and awards.
Don’t Panic is a B2B events agency, specialising in corporate award ceremonies. We deliver real commercial value, create new business opportunities and reward excellence across the globe. We are regarded as one of the most reputable, ethical and credible awards organisers in the world.
Our awards include; the Search Awards series consisting of the UK, Europe, MENA, US, APAC and Global Search Awards, the Agency Awards series, the Company Culture Awards series, the Content Awards series, the Social Media Awards series, the Paid Media Awards series, the Business Tech Awards series, the eCommerce Awards series, the Digital Excellence Awards series and the Northern Digital Awards.
To find out more, visit dontpanicprojects.com or follow us on social media @DontPanicEvents.
Boost Awards can help your team or organisation enter and win the right business awards. With a full-time team of award writers, Boost can offer you the expertise, knowledge and experience to help maximise your chances of winning an award. Since starting up in 2006 we have helped our clients to win over 2,000 awards, with 75% of entries making it through to the finals. We have the highest win rate of credible awards, helping clients ranging from small startups to huge multinationals
Manchester DM is a bi-monthly digital marketing event designed to bring together the digital community for a night of great speakers and networking. The event is free-to-attend, casual and fun, with diverse speaker line-ups and illuminating topics spanning the breadth of digital marketing. There's also free pizza and a free drink on arrival! You can book your tickets here
Tribe Global is a growing network of successful, independent, owner-run communications agencies and business Partners. With more than 35 Member agencies and Business Partners in over 70 cities across Europe, North and Latin America, the Middle East and Asia, we combine the scale of a network with a spirit of strategic and creative independence. At Tribe Global we have one very unique thing in common – we’re all different. This is captured by our mantra of ‘One Tribe, Many Vibes.’ which is a celebration of our differences and the uniqueness of our people and their agencies. We work together not because we have to, but because we want to. It’s what makes us one Tribe. It’s what makes us Tribe Global.
The purpose of this conference is to gather the best and brightest performance marketers all together in one place to share knowledge, build relationships, inspire innovation and discover new ways of working. We’ll be focusing on cutting-edge trends, advanced strategies and real world case studies that will equip performance marketers with the tools and knowledge they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our attendees are a mixture of practitioners who spend their days in the trenches within the platforms, but also reaching out to Heads of departments/acquisition and senior leadership responsible for leading teams of performance marketers. That includes both brand and agency folk alike, we’re all part of the same team looking to do our jobs that little bit better, to drive better results for our clients and our businesses overall, right?! Role titles of attendees will range across titles such as (but not limited to): Paid Media Executives, Account Managers, Paid Media Analysts, Performance Managers & Paid Media Consultants/Specialists. These attendees will be looking for actionable insight to take away and put into place after the conference – largely focused on the tactics and how-to. Attendees will also be Digital Marketing Managers, Heads of, Directors of, C-level or Founders looking for inspiration on how to drive their business and their performance teams forward.
Sponsor the Awards
Position Your Brand in Front of the North's Leading Digital Industry Agencies and Personalities
Join the Northern Digital Awards community and align your brand and name to an event that showcases and celebrates the best the North has to offer.
Sponsorship allows you to connect with the biggest names in the North and enhance brand awareness and build relationships.
Sponsorship packages are tailor-made based on your budget and objectives; however, all sponsors can benefit from:
• Up to 24 weeks of branding across Northern Digital Awards marketing.
• Editorial opportunities around the event and on the Northern Digital Awards website.
• Company profile on the awards website.
• Usage of Awards logo and personalised assets.
• Tickets to the event.
• Advert in the Event brochure.
• Content across the Don’t Panic social platforms.
The Northern Digital Awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic, ethical and transparent awards organisers, who deliver leading digital marketing awards programmes, events and ceremonies across the globe.
All our awards are judged by leading industry experts who adhere to a strict judging code of conduct and are not permitted to enter the awards. Our robust, two-step judging process is objective and fair and can be applied to all entries that ensure consistency and validity.
Opportunities are selling fast so if you would like to get involved complete the form below to download the sponsorship brochure.
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"The awards ceremony reminds us how strong digital performance is in the north of the UK and it’s great to have this recognised at an event. As an agency, it’s great to come together with agencies and businesses from the north to recognise some of the fantastic work completed over the last 12 months and celebrate in true northern style!" Cedarwood Digital
"The Northern Digital Awards is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the outstanding achievements of digital marketing agencies across the North of England. Simul Digital’s nominations across multiple categories highlight our expertise and dedication to excellence. We are proud to have been shortlisted for the following awards: Best PPC Campaign, Best Ecommerce Website, and Best Small Digital Agency of the Year." Simul Digital
"We couldn’t be more thrilled to be a finalist across all six of the categories we entered. outbloom was created as an accessible solution for brands looking for innovative solutions and experienced partners for their performance marketing. This is the first time we have entered the Northern Digital Awards since founding outbloom, so to be shortlisted against our peers, many of which we know personally is a true testament to our values and success over the past 18 months. We couldn’t be more proud to be shortlisted, and are looking forward to awards night (we all know Northerner’s know how to party!)" outbloom
“We couldn’t be prouder to be shortlisted for the third year on the trot, and especially when we have secured a place on the shortlist in four award categories! We take these awards very seriously and always find it rewarding to be recognised independently for the hard work that we as a team, together with our partners put in day in day out. Whilst the wider market conditions have been challenging over the last twelve months, we have managed to deliver another record breaking year and we can never underestimate the contribution of our partners to our continued success. We’re looking forward to attending the Northern Digital Awards together with our Northern based partners and hopefully toasting a victory!”Paul Thompson Face the Future
“It’s amazing to be shortlisted for the Northern Digital Awards for the third year in a row. As a proud Yorkshireman and Northern company, we’re delighted to be shortlisted alongside the best campaigns and digital business’ in the North. Being recognised shows the power of teamwork, with Face the Future’s performance continuing to positively trend against the market, which is seeing negative growth. We’re looking forward to attending the Northern Digital Awards with the team from Face the Future and Green Ginger Digital. Good luck to everyone that has been shortlisted!” First Digital
“Entering the Northern Digital Awards was a smooth, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable process. The Don’t Panic team were clear, organised, and approachable throughout, making it an exciting experience for the whole team.”Lucy Stirman Outrank