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The 2026 Northern Digital Awards shortlist is officially LIVE! 🎉 We’re delighted to announce this year’s shortlisted finalists for the Northern Digital Awards - a celebration of the outstanding digital talent, innovation, and creativity across the North. Each year, the bar is raised even higher, and 2026 is no exception. We’ve been truly inspired by the quality of entries, the bold ideas, and the impact being made across the region. A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their work and to our judges for their time, expertise, and thoughtful consideration. Congratulations to all shortlisted teams and individuals! 👏 We can’t wait to welcome you to the awards ceremony as we come together to recognise the achievements shaping the future of the northern digital landscape. Meet the full shortlist here https://bit.ly/4idoWRr

Search marketing is changing FAST - here’s what 2026 looks like... 💨 💨 💨 AI, multi-modal search, answer engines, E-E-A-T, trust signals, the search landscape is shifting, and marketers need to evolve with it. We’ve pulled together the key trends shaping search in 2026, and what they mean for your strategy 👏 Swipe through the carousel for the highlights 👇 Or read the full blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7FS59dR

Welcome to the latest edition of The Award Winners Newsletter! 👋 👋 👋 We’ve been busy creating insights, sharing expertise, and celebrating wins, so here’s a roundup of our four latest articles, along with key take-aways and ideas to put into practice. If you found these articles valuable, please share the newsletter with your network, it helps us reach more people who could benefit 🙌

We’re live! 🚀 🚀 🚀 The UK Agency Awards 2026 are now open for entries, shining a spotlight on the most innovative, creative, and impactful agencies in the UK. If your work turned heads (or moved numbers), it deserves the stage. Learn more here 👇 and download your entry form here 👉 https://ukagencyawards.co/

Last chance‼️ If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait around! Registration closes on Wednesday for the free webinar “Flex for Success: How to Build Flexible, Inclusive Workplaces.” If you want to future-proof your culture, boost retention and build a workplace people actually want to be part of, this session is a must. Register now before it’s too late 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX68qvQn Let’s build workplaces that work for everyone💡 The UK Company Culture Awards are in association with ZOKRI 👋

📣 Exciting news 📣 The APAC Search Awards 2026 shortlist is here! We’re thrilled to acknowledge the agencies, in-house teams and search marketing professionals from across the APAC region who’ve been shortlisted! Huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted - being on this list is a badge of achievement in itself 🎉 The winners will be announced at our ceremony in Sydney (for the first time in the city!) 🥂 Want to meet the full shortlist? Visit the website here - https://lnkd.in/gWjckYnA 🌟 Here’s to celebrating excellence in search marketing and looking ahead to the winner announcements ☀️

The winners of the 2025 US Agency Awards have been announced! 🏆 🇺🇸 We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible agencies setting new standards for creativity, performance, and innovation across the US marketing industry. From digital and PR to social and integrated campaigns, this year’s winners truly showcase what it means to deliver outstanding work and results. 👏 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! Your hard work and passion continue to raise the bar for the industry. See the full list of winners here - https://lnkd.in/eJ36AD9E ✨ ✨

Massive shifts in paid media since 2020 have changed everything, from how agencies and teams target to how they measure success. Remember the Biddable Media Awards? The pictures should jog your memory... 👀 We rebranded to the UK Paid Media Awards because the term "biddable" just doesn't cover the complexity of our work anymore. We evolved with the industry. In our new blog post, we break down the five biggest changes that have redefined paid media: 🤖 The AI Takeover: Smart Bidding & Dynamic Creative 🍪 The Cookie Crumble: Why First-Party Data is king. 📹 Short-Form Video Dominance: Mastering the 9:16 aspect ratio. 👯♀️ The Creator Economy: Bringing authenticity into your paid strategy. The Paid Media Awards evolved to celebrate with new categories, including Best Use of Amazon Ads, AI, eCommerce, and more. Read the full analysis and see the new categories we've introduced for 2026: https://lnkd.in/eDrDXvwp And out of interest… What has been the single most impactful change in your day-to-day work since 2020? Let us know in the comments! 👇 👇 👇

We’re delighted to announce ZOKRI as the headline sponsor for the UK Company Culture Awards 2026! 🎉 ZOKRI helps organisations create aligned, high-performing cultures through strategy frameworks, OKRs, and performance tools that empower teams to do their best work. Their focus on culture, growth, and engagement makes them the perfect partner for an event that celebrates the very best in workplace culture. We can’t wait to celebrate the companies putting people first alongside ZOKRI at the 2026 awards! Learn more about ZOKRI below 👇 or via their website 👉 https://zokri.com/

Join the We Are Search Community on WhatsApp! 💬 Looking to stay connected with the global search community? Join the We Are Search WhatsApp chat - a space for SEO, PPC, and digital marketing professionals to share insights, celebrate success, and talk all things search. Whether you want to swap ideas, get industry updates, or just connect with others who love search as much as you do, this is the place to be. Join the WhatsApp chat here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTzaT3Tc