A Celebration of Digital in the North

The Northern Digital Awards are back to celebrate the whole North of the UK! Don't forget to check out the brand-new categories - we're looking at you Scotland!
Manchester Digital
Key Supporter | VISIT WEBSITE
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.
PIMENTO
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE
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.
Don't Panic
Event Host | VISIT WEBSITE | LinkedIn

Don’t Panic is a B2B events agency specialising in the delivery of corporate award ceremonies. We focus on creating meaningful commercial value, supporting new business opportunities, and recognising excellence across industries worldwide. We are widely regarded as one of the most reputable, ethical, and credible awards organisers globally.


Our portfolio includes the Search Awards series, the Agency Awards series, the Company Culture Awards, the Content Awards, the Social Media Awards, the Paid Media Awards, the Business Tech Awards, the eCommerce Awards, the Digital Excellence Awards, and the Northern Digital Awards.


To find out more, visit dontpanicprojects.com or follow us on social media @DontPanicEvents.

Boost
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE
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
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE
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
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE
Tribe Global is an international network of independent, owner-run communications agencies. Founded in 2012, the network exists to empower independent agencies through collaboration, shared expertise and meaningful global connections. Tribe Global now represents more than 35 agencies across 60 countries, spanning 35 languages and over 4000 communications professionals worldwide.
Performance MCR
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE
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.
SEM Stories & More
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE

SEM Stories & More, powered by BYLT Media, is Scotland’s dedicated performance marketing event, created for the people working at the sharp end of PPC, paid media, eCommerce and digital growth.

Hosted in Edinburgh, the event brings together in-house marketers, agency specialists, performance marketers and business leaders for a full day of practical insights, honest conversations and real-world learning.

The purpose of SEM Stories & More is simple: to create a space where performance marketers can learn from people actively doing the work, not just talking about theory. The event is built around useful talks, open discussions and genuine networking, with a strong focus on what is actually working across Google Ads, paid search, paid social, AI, measurement, creative, automation, eCommerce and lead generation.

It is designed for marketers who want to improve performance, sharpen their strategy, stay ahead of industry changes and connect with others facing similar challenges across paid media and digital marketing.

BYLT Media is the company behind SEM Stories & More. We are a full-service performance marketing agency working with eCommerce and B2B brands across the Globe, helping businesses grow through paid media, SEO, creative strategy, measurement and commercial digital marketing support.

Together, BYLT Media and SEM Stories & More exist to support a stronger, more connected performance marketing community in Scotland and beyond.

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.
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Opportunities are selling fast so if you would like to get involved complete the form below to download the sponsorship brochure.

Our Event Sponsors & Partners

Manchester Digital
PIMENTO
Don\'t Panic
Boost
Manchester DM
TRIBE GLOBAL
Performance MCR
SEM Stories & More

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Testimonials

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 whom 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 the awards night (we all know Northerners 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 and 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!
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 businesses 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 who has been shortlisted!
Face the Future
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.
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