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Harrogate, North Yorkshire - February 17, 2026•Artus Digital•

Harrogate Businesses to Master Marketing at March Meeting

Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce has announced that its March meeting will focus on helping local organisations navigate the complex marketing landscape of 2026. The event, titled “Marketing Your Business in 2026: Strategy, Content & Ads”, will take place on Monday 9th March at The Crown Hotel. Following a successful February session on operational efficiency, the Chamber is shifting its focus toward business growth, bringing together three of the area’s leading marketing agencies to share

Harrogate Businesses to Master Marketing at March Meeting
London, Surrey - 16th February 2026•Jessie Wales Communications•

She Speaks Women-Only Events Continue to Grow Across Surrey and Beyond

She Speaks Women-Only Events Continue to Grow Across Surrey and Beyond Jessie Wales, Surrey-based founder of lifestyle PR agency Jessie Wales Communications, is the founder of She Speaks Supper Club, a women-only events series created to inspire, empower and connect women through meaningful conversation, shared experiences and community. With over 20 years in the PR industry and four years running her own agency, Jessie is no stranger to the power of storytelling and connection. She Speaks was c

She Speaks Women-Only Events Continue to Grow Across Surrey and Beyond
SOUTHEND ON SEA - 16/02/2026•Sycamore Communications•

PR for Unsexy Businesses: Free 30-Minute Workshop Proves Every Business Has a Story

Accountants, tradespeople and business owners from so-called “unsexy” sectors are being invited to rethink public relations at a free online session designed specifically for sensible, service-led businesses. PR for Unsexy Businesses is a free 30-minute online workshop led by award-winning PR agency Sycamore Communications, aimed at founders and directors in industries such as trades, manufacturing, property management, accounting and care. The session challenges the assumption that PR is only f

PR for Unsexy Businesses: Free 30-Minute Workshop Proves Every Business Has a Story
LEEDS, UK - February 13, 2026•Shellora Comms•

Leeds marketing agency strengthens team after securing major public sector brief

Leeds-based digital marketing specialists, The Marketing Optimist has kicked off 2026 on a high after appointing a key new team member and seeing steady growth predicted for the remainder of the year, following successfully securing a trio of big client wins at the start of Q1 - including a large, revived campaign for North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The agency welcomes full-stack marketer and social media expert, Rebecca Bamford, who has been appointed as Social Media Account Manager. She wi

Leeds marketing agency strengthens team after securing major public sector brief
WILTSHIRE, January 27, 2026•Meadow Communications•

Creative agency Milk & Tweed launches new client partner team as more high-profile customers join

Creative agency Milk & Tweed has appointed a new Senior Client Partner to help clients make the most of its expertise. Meg Fenner-Jamieson, who has been with the Wiltshire and Brighton agency for almost four years, is taking on the role and says it will strengthen the way it works with clients. “My role essentially will be to be act as an extension of our business within our clients’ teams - almost like their own marketing person,” she said. “I’ll be able to understand their needs and goals and

Creative agency Milk & Tweed launches new client partner team as more high-profile customers join
Katy Link•

Kolsquare Acquires Leading AI Influencer software Storyclash to Create Europe’s Influencer Marketing Powerhouse

In a strategic move set to redefine the global influencer marketing landscape, Kolsquare, Europe’s leading influencer marketing platform and certified B-corp and part of the team.blue group, announces the acquisition of Storyclash, a technology leader with an extended presence in the DACH region and renowned for its AI-driven innovation. Together, the two frontrunners will merge their complementary strengths to create a unified European tech champion of influencer marketing, with ambitions to ex

Kolsquare Acquires Leading AI Influencer software Storyclash to Create Europe’s Influencer Marketing Powerhouse
Sally Brockway•

Tesco wins Christmas 2025 social media battle

Christmas advertising is now as much a battleground on social media as it is on TV, and this year the UK’s supermarkets have invested heavily in influencer partnerships, festive stunts, and emotional storytelling. While Waitrose may have captured hearts with its cinematic Keira Knightley and Phil campaign, the data tells a different story: Tesco has emerged as this year’s social media champion, dominating engagement, creator partnerships, and earned media value (EMV). The headline numbers In ter

Tesco wins Christmas 2025 social media battle
Worcester, UK - December 4, 2025•Berrykin Marketing•

Mum of two Rebecca Berry shortlisted for Female Entrepreneur of the Year after building a successful business in under a year

Entrepreneur and mum of two, Rebecca Berry, founder of Berrykin Marketing, has been shortlisted for Female Entrepreneur of the Year in the prestigious UK Small Business Awards, less than a year after launching her business following a 15-year corporate career. Rebecca’s entrepreneurial journey began after she experienced pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace, a turning point that motivated her to take control of her career, redefine her future, and build something of her own. D

Mum of two Rebecca Berry shortlisted for Female Entrepreneur of the Year after building a successful business in under a year
Edge45•

London-based Spin wins top award at European Agency Awards

Spin Brands, a 360 social agency with a global presence, has won Social Media Agency of the Year 2025 at the prestigious European Agency Awards. The company is based in Southwark, London, but has offices in Australia, the US and Latin America to provide its clients with a global presence. The independent company has grown quickly, acquiring two other specialist agencies (Be A Bear and Tiny Studios) in this year alone. It was praised by the judges for scaling without compromising its values. The

London-based Spin wins top award at European Agency Awards
Newcastle, UK - November 27, 2025•Marriott Communications•

Marriott Communications and CgPR Launch MC PR: A Bold New PR Partnership

Marriott Communications, and CgPR, have announced the launch of MC PR, a new strategic partnership offering senior-level PR, creative campaigns, and reputation consultancy to organisations across the UK. Bringing together decades of combined experience by founders Samuel Marriott-Dowding and Chrissie Pringle across culture, charity, hospitality, lifestyle, public sector, and global development, MC PR was created for organisations that want to communicate boldly, purposefully, and with measurable

Marriott Communications and CgPR Launch MC PR: A Bold New PR Partnership
via Pozzuoli 7•Giulio Gargiullo Digital Marketing & Communication Specialist•

UK Interest in Digital Marketing Surges in Early 2025, With Sharp Shift Toward Localised and Sector-Specific Searches, Google Trends Data Shows

Giulio Gargiullo, an expert in Digital Marketing and online trends, has carried out an in-depth analysis of the UK market focusing on digital marketing-related searches over the past year. According to data sourced from Google Trends, the findings reveal a highly dynamic landscape. New insights from Google Trends, analysing user behaviour between 24 November 2024 and 23 November 2025, highlight a year marked by significant fluctuations in interest across the United Kingdom. The data shows a stro

UK Interest in Digital Marketing Surges in Early 2025, With Sharp Shift Toward Localised and Sector-Specific Searches, Google Trends Data Shows
Kolsquare•

Influencer marketing set for major growth as 81% of UK marketers plan to increase 2026 budgets

Influencer marketing is set for strong growth in 2026, with 81% of UK brands planning to increase their budgets, according to The State of Influencer Marketing in Europe 2025, a new benchmark study from Kolsquare, produced in partnership with NewtonX. The UK stands out as one of Europe’s most active markets: 84% of UK brands and agencies expect to work with more creators next year, and while 28% spend under £75,000 a year, 14% invest more than £1 million annually - matching Germany at the top en

Influencer marketing set for major growth as 81% of UK marketers plan to increase 2026 budgets
BRIGHTON, UK - November 14, 2025•PromotAR•

RamJam drops digital collectibles platform PromotAR for brand superfans

RamJam launches PromotAR, a digital collectible loyalty platform for brands to engage customers through interactive, shareable digital experiences. PromotAR enables brands and agencies to create scalable, interactive collectibles driving customer traffic, loyalty and conversions. PromotAR creates experiences fans remember for years to come: From collecting one-off characters, searching for products on AR treasure trails to wild adventures on VR, all supported by a back-engine of metrics measurin

RamJam drops digital collectibles platform PromotAR for brand superfans
Manchester, UK - November 13, 2025•The PR Boutique•

The Manchester Screen becomes the largest combined banner and digital billboard in the UK

The Manchester Screen enters new era under fresh ownership The digital screen combined with new vinyl billboard now spans 1,140 m2 Mike Hartley joins the team as London Sales Partner The Manchester Screen, one of the UK’s most iconic out-of-home advertising sites, has entered a bold new chapter under fresh ownership. The striking 306m2 digital screen can now be paired with an 834m2 static banner, which according to new owner Katie Smith, creates the UK’s largest combined banner and digital displ

The Manchester Screen becomes the largest combined banner and digital billboard in the UK
LONDON - October 31, 2025•Unusual Group•

UK Cyber Bill 2025: A New Benchmark for Responsible Marketing Practices

Unusual Group today issued a stark warning to the marketing industry in response to the UK Government’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill 2025, due to be enforced in 2026. Luke Tobin, CEO, Unusual Group, said, “The legislation will separate the agencies that can be trusted from those that can’t. Security is now a growth lever, not a cost, agencies that adapt will win more trust and bigger clients. The ones that don’t? They’ll be left behind.” Unusual Group believes the Bill will force a long-ov

UK Cyber Bill 2025: A New Benchmark for Responsible Marketing Practices
Wow PR•

Kolsquare partners with The Cybersmile Foundation to amplify global Words Matter campaign to tackle online bullying

Influencer marketing platform Kolsquare has joined with leading cyberbullying charity The Cybersmile Foundation to amplify a global awareness campaign to mark UNESCO’s International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School on November 6th, highlighting the harmful impact of online abuse and the urgent need for safer, more compassionate spaces for young people. The campaign, themed Words Matter, asks influencers to speak openly about cyberbullying, share personal stories, and encourage empathy

Kolsquare partners with The Cybersmile Foundation to amplify global Words Matter campaign to tackle online bullying
UK, October 2025•Title Media•

Print or digital - which really works better for brands? New research reveals surprising truths about consumer trust, engagement, and buying behaviour

Title Media asked over 2,000 people about how they engaged with media - online, via social media, websites, print publications, audio, video… The research explores where readers turn for information, what formats they trust, and what influences their purchasing decisions. Respondents shared their habits across print, digital, and social platforms, giving a clear snapshot of today’s media landscape. Key findings include: 7% of respondents said they would buy something after seeing it in a printed

Print or digital - which really works better for brands? New research reveals surprising truths about consumer trust, engagement, and buying behaviour
Freelance PR•

Major Drinks Brand Moju Doubles Down On Market Leadership With New Multi-million Pound Advertising Campaign

MOJU, the UK’s leading functional shot brand has revealed its bold next move as the leader of the fast-growing functional shots category: the launch of a new multi million pound ‘Bring on the Boom’ advertising campaign. The new campaign is MOJU’s largest-ever above-the-line campaign, spanning out of home, digital, social media, influencers, retail media and sampling across the UK’s major cities - with the brand expecting to reach almost 50 million people nationwide. It will be rolled out in two

Major Drinks Brand Moju Doubles Down On Market Leadership With New Multi-million Pound Advertising Campaign
BELFAST - October 6, 2025•Excalibur Press•

Northern Ireland’s Big Marketing Meet Up Returns To ICC Belfast This November

Marketers across Northern Ireland are preparing for a powerful day of inspiration as the Big Marketing Meet Up (BMMU) returns to ICC Belfast on Thursday, 6 November. The one-day event promises to be the room every marketer needs to be in, offering a space designed for content, connections and community. Returning for another year, BMMU has become a much-anticipated date in the professional calendar for marketers, creatives and communications specialists across Northern Ireland and beyond. Known

Northern Ireland’s Big Marketing Meet Up Returns To ICC Belfast This November
Grantham, UK - 6 October 2025•Shh! PR Limited•

Shh! PR Champions Female-Led Businesses with Bold New Mission to Close the Visibility Gap

Despite the UK being home to almost 5.5 million businesses, just 19.1% of companies are run by women. Male-owned firms continue to dominate headlines, investment pipelines, and turnover figures, with male-led companies generating on average 58% more revenue than their female counterparts and attracting more than five times the level of equity investment. These figures reveal a stark visibility gap: female founders are leading businesses, but their stories aren’t being told. Boutique communicatio

Shh! PR Champions Female-Led Businesses with Bold New Mission to Close the Visibility Gap
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