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The UK Paid & Performance Media Awards are here for 2027

Boost
EVENT PARTNER | VISIT WEBSITE
Boost offers a range of services, suitable for all budgets, to help you enter and win business awards. Our team of expert business award writers can help you plan which awards to enter, gather the evidence you need and write your award entry from start to finish.
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.
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.
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.
Fleet Street
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE
Fleet Street News is a placement-led Digital PR platform delivering guaranteed publication across top-tier news sites in the UK and across the world. Designed for professional businesses, Fleet Street offers fixed pricing, predictable timelines, and a five-day publication promise, helping businesses build online authority, trust signals, and visibility across search and AI platforms.
MAD//Fest
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE | LinkedIn
MAD//Fest is the UK’s leading marketing, advertising, and innovation festival, bringing together brands, agencies, media leaders, tech platforms, and creative talent for a multi-day programme of talks, networking, workshops, and live experiences. This is not just your average marketing conference. MAD//Fest explores the future of creativity, technology, consumer engagement, and business growth whilst connecting the industry’s most influential voices and emerging disruptors.
August Recognition
Media Partner | VISIT WEBSITE | LinkedIn
August Recognition is a leading global awards agency, founded by award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author of WIN!, Donna O’Toole. As part of the Dent Global group, led by renowned business leader Daniel Priestley, August empowers brands, entrepreneurs, and leaders to gain the recognition they truly deserve.

With an exceptional track record in the world’s most prestigious awards, August delivers strategic awards consultancy, expert training, and powerful entry writing that consistently turns ambition into recognition.

Dedicated to amplifying positive impact through valuable awards and recognition, August champions the success stories of purpose-driven businesses across every sector, helping them raise their profile, accelerate growth, and build lasting trust through credible, meaningful awards.

Discover how to start winning awards at www.augustawards.com

Sponsor the Awards

Position Your Brand in Front of the UK’s Leading Paid and Performance Media Agencies and Personalities
Join the UK Paid & Performance Media Awards community and align your brand and name to an event that showcases and celebrates the best in paid media.

Sponsorship allows you to connect with the biggest names in paid and performance media to raise brand awareness, build relationships and secure reputation.

Sponsorship packages are tailor-made, but all sponsors benefit from:

• Branding across UK Paid & Performance Media Awards marketing
• Editorial opportunities around the event and on the website
• Company profile on the awards website
• Usage of the awards logo and personalised assets
• Content across the awards' social platforms

To discuss sponsoring the UK Paid & Performance Media Awards, contact: [email protected]

The UK Paid & Performance Media 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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MAD//Fest
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Testimonials

Being nominated for this award was already an incredible achievement for us, but taking home the award is something we’re immensely proud of. It truly validates our hard work, energy, and enthusiasm for what we do. We’ve had some really tough setbacks in the last couple of years, but instead of holding us back, we’ve pivoted and moved forward on our strongest foot. Julia Symonds, Co-Founder
outbloom
Winning the Best Use of Amazon Ads at the UK Paid Media Awards is a tremendous honour for us at Fluid Marketplaces. It underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in the digital marketplace, and celebrates our success in driving significant growth for our clients like Le Col. This accolade not only validates our strategic approach but also inspires us to continue pioneering in the ecommerce space. Adam Hindle, Managing Director
Fluid Marketplaces
Being recognised at the UK Paid Media Awards is the ultimate validation of Happy Yolk’s collaborative work with Pooky Lighting. Our laser-focused targeting, creativity, and comprehensive strategy generated top-notch leads and ROI, propelling our campaign into the spotlight as a worthy contender. We’re thrilled to be in the running and to be among so many great agencies.
Happy Yolk
Being shortlisted is brilliant recognition for our work itself, but also for the partnership behind it. We are proud of what we have built and proud to see that approach recognised by the industry. The entry process has also been a positive experience. The UK Paid Media Awards have created a platform that genuinely celebrates smart, effective work, and the Don’t Panic team have been supportive and easy to work with throughout.
Focus Agency Group
Being shortlisted for the Start Up Launch (Paid Search at Scale) category highlights the role Paid Search can play in accelerating growth for emerging brands. For Loop Digital, the recognition reflects the agency’s approach to performance marketing - combining strategic thinking, careful optimisation, and a strong focus on customer intent.
Loop Digital
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the UK Paid Media Awards due to its prestigious nature and standing in the digital marketing world. We feel that being shortlisted for awards like this is a testament and culmination of the hard work that has been put in by both our team and our clients. Seb Dean, Managing Director
Imaginaire
After taking home gold last year for Best Integrated Paid Media Campaign, we decided to throw our hat in the ring again this year. We also saw success at the UK Search Awards, whereby we took home Best Low Budget PPC Campaign and Best Integrated Campaign. Following a very busy year with huge client wins and impressive performance results produced quality material to work with for our entries. As a boutique agency, we pride ourselves on our dedication and diligence to each client relationship and the clients from our nominated campaigns – The Online Lighting Store and Supersoil were ecstatic to hear of the recognition of the joint efforts.
GrowWeb
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