Month: April 2026

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Image: Build & Bloom Management Named Standout Startup Agency of the Year for Transforming Creator Partnerships in the UK Build & Bloom Management Named Standout Startup Agency of the Year for Transforming Creator Partnerships in the UK Build & Bloom Management has been awarded Standout Startup Agency of the Year at the UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026, recognising the agency’s innovative approach to digital talent management and its impact within the UK creator economy. Founded in 2025, Build & Bloom Management is a boutique, creator‑first management and sourcing agency representing a specialist […] Read More
Image: Blend Commerce Shortlisted for Standout CRO Agency of the Year | UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026 Blend Commerce Shortlisted for Standout CRO Agency of the Year | UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026 Blend Commerce has been shortlisted for Standout CRO Agency of the Year at the UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026 and we couldn’t be prouder.  For a specialist Shopify CRO agency, this recognition highlights the work our team has been doing alongside ecommerce brands across the UK, US, EU, and Australia, helping them achieve measurable revenue […] Read More
Image: What ‘Good Content’ Actually Means in 2026 What ‘Good Content’ Actually Means in 2026 Written by Kurt Cavadias, Partnerships Director Sunday Treat has been shortlisted for Standout Content Agency of the Year at the UK Digital Excellence Awards – we’re genuinely so, so excited, but rather than spend 900 words telling you how brilliant we are, we thought we’d do something just a bit more useful. We’d like to […] Read More
Image: Powering eCommerce Operations at Scale: The Despatch Company Powering eCommerce Operations at Scale: The Despatch Company Who We Are The Despatch Company is a Yorkshire-based SaaS business built to solve one of eCommerce’s most persistent and costly problems: the operational fragmentation that occurs when fast-growing businesses try to scale on systems that were never designed to work together. Founded by Matthew Dunne, the company develops and operates a suite of eCommerce […] Read More
Image: How Colgate UK Turned Amazon Media into a Predictable Growth Engine How Colgate UK Turned Amazon Media into a Predictable Growth Engine About VML Marketplaces is the specialist ecommerce and retail media unit within VML, helping brands grow on platforms like Amazon by combining data science, media strategy, technology, and marketplace expertise. The Client and the Challenge Colgate-Palmolive UK is a leader in oral care, competing in one of the most crowded and price-sensitive categories on Amazon: […] Read More
Image: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Shortlisted for App Built by Brandwidth Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Shortlisted for App Built by Brandwidth Most transport apps help you buy a ticket. Very few help you understand the journey. That was the starting point for Brandwidth’s work with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC). Together, we set out to transform a ticket-only app into a data-led transport platform that could drive revenue, improve passenger confidence and unlock commercial insight. […] Read More
Image: Tickaroo: Redefining live journalism for modern newsrooms Tickaroo: Redefining live journalism for modern newsrooms In today’s news environment, publishers face a constant challenge. Audiences expect instant updates, live context, and meaningful interaction, while newsrooms are under immense pressure to maintain accuracy, trust, and engagement. Real-time journalism remains a pillar of modern media, yet delivering live stories while keeping audiences engaged, without sacrificing quality, can feel like an impossible balancing […] Read More
Image: miqo: Redefining Digital Innovation in Legal Services miqo: Redefining Digital Innovation in Legal Services Meet miqo miqo is a digital M&A platform created to make buying and selling online businesses simpler, faster, and more cost-effective. Built for founders, acquirers, and advisors working in the digital economy, it brings together technology, process, and legal automation in one place; cutting out much of the friction that has traditionally made M&A feel […] Read More
Image: First Internet and Mulmar: Driving AI Answers to Local Enquiries First Internet and Mulmar: Driving AI Answers to Local Enquiries In an industry leaning towards “100% AI everything”, it’s tempting to see AIO as the final nail in the SEO coffin. The way people search is undoubtedly changing, but that doesn’t mean the fundamentals are any less important. Amid countless cries of “Is SEO dead?”, First Internet recognised something vital. Now is not the time […] Read More
Image: Where FinTech meets Public Relations: The MIQ approach Where FinTech meets Public Relations: The MIQ approach As a highly specialised international B2B marketing and PR agency providing expert communications services to the financial, trading and technology sectors, Moonlight IQ sits at the crossroads of technical and storytelling. Any CEO, founder, or CMO in the capital markets sector is by now familiar with the intricacies of finding an agency that speaks their […] Read More

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Testimonials

Knowing the joint effort behind the scenes that goes into each and every single piece of content that comes out of Spinnaker, and then seeing this validated with an award nomination, is hugely rewarding. A true recognition of the hard work of many strategists, creatives, producers and account handlers.
Spinnaker
Having this fantastic yet unusual project recognised by the UK Digital Excellence Awards means so much to us and Satellogic. Not only does it demonstrate the brilliant results that are possible if you apply the right strategy with the right creative, but it showcases how diverse digital advertising can be. It’s not just for the big retailers. Any business can thrive from it. We’d like to thank the UK Digital Excellence Awards for shortlisting us. We already feel like winners.
Fluid Ads
Team Flip are delighted that our all-in-one employee app has been shortlisted for Best Platform at the UK Digital Excellence Awards. This recognition is a real milestone in our ongoing journey as we scale Flip’s huge successes to the UK and beyond.
Flip
Being nominated for this prestigious award is a profound honour that highlights our team’s unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital transformation. It serves as a powerful validation of our strategic vision to seamlessly integrate digital technologies across borders, making a tangible difference in the way businesses operate globally.
Hubpy.co
We’re honoured to have won ‘Agency of the Year’ at the UK Digital Excellence Award. To me, this achievement is a testament to the combined efforts of our incredible team to continue making Bind Media a fantastic place to grow your career and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Bind Media
The entry process for the UK Digital Excellence Awards has been a seamless experience from start to finish. It’s been a really positive experience, and we’d highly recommend taking part to any organisation considering entering. Laurena McKenna PR and Communications Manager
Coats Digital
For us, the shortlisting shows that this work is not only delivering results but is recognised by peers who understand the level of thinking, craft and effort behind it.
Brandwidth
Being shortlisted for the UK Digital Excellence Awards alongside the best in the industry is a proud moment for us, but more than anything, it shows that AI can be used in a way that feels human. It’s the kind of recognition that fuels us to keep going, keep learning, and keep building better.
Braidr
Winning our first award would be a real milestone moment, and something we will always remember. It’s a great testament to the hard work and energy that the team has put into Hookflash since it’s inception, and something we’d add to our new office mantelpiece with pride!
Hookflash
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