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Top 3 reasons to enter the FSB Merseyside Awards

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Dont Panic

Business awards are a great way to get your business out there with all the right people whether it be consumer, competitors or suppliers. Small business is all about supporting the local community and giving to the people who do actually give back.

What pleases people most about small businesses is the customer service and the high quality products? There were 5.4 million SMEs in the UK in 2015, which was over 99% of all businesses; small business is dominating! The FSB Merseyside awards recognises all the hard work small business puts in and winners have seen the benefits of entering rewards.

1: Free Marketing

The FSB Merseyside Awards are great way to make awareness of your small business. From PR exposure to getting that edge on your competitors. It also looks great on marketing materials such as websites, emails and sales materials to mention you have won an awards. The awards can also be a great way to network with future customers or suppliers.

2: Benchmarking

Entering in the FSB Merseyside Awards could help you look at your business from a different perspective. It could enable you to see yourself up against competitors and could help you compare to see what you could improve on within your company. You need to get ahead of the competition by being innovative, diverse and by having great customer service.

3: Employee Motivation

You can’t do it alone! Employees need to be recognised for their hard work and achievements and this awards are great for boosting that business moral. Employees need to be aware that the business they are a part of is growing and that the work they do is contributing to this. Whether it’s holding a staff meeting or a special day to celebrate your achievements at the awards. Also staff could be invited to the awards ceremony which is a great way to network and also a great work night out!

The FSB Merseyside awards will be held Thursday 1st December at the Crowne Plaza, Liverpool.

The awards are a brilliant way of promoting your business, this is how you enter…

The awards close for entry on Friday 7th October; to enter the FSB Merseyside Awards visit: https://fsbmerseysideawards.co.uk or you can email us at becky.mellor@dontpanicprojects.com!

Taking home gold – BlueGlass lifts the lid on what you can expect from winning a UK Search Award…

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Dont Panic

The 2016 UK Search Awards is already on track to be our most exciting yet – and there are still 2 weeks to go until the entry deadline!

For those of you busy preparing your entries, ready to dominate in 2016 – we wanted to give you a little sneak preview of what’s in store if you walk away an award winner – and we don’t just mean the next day’s hangover!

Last year’s winners of Best Use of Search – Third Sector, BlueGlass are a fantastic agency based in London, whose pro-active team consistently get great results for their clients. We spoke to Founder and MD Kevin Gibbons to get his thoughts on the Search Awards, his highlights and what you can expect if you walk away a winner in 2016!

“We’ve always been a big fan of the UK Search Awards, the professionalism behind the organisation is fantastic to see. It’s quickly become an essential date in a search marketers diary and has been a great way for us to showcase our teams hard work with award wins voted from industry peers. Plus it’s always great fun and the evening is more like a reunion now!”

Don’t miss this year’s Search Awards – catapult your team into the search stratosphere with an entry!

The 2016 Search Awards are now in their 7^th year, and hold an unparalleled reputation for robust judging, and entries of exceptional quality. The awards are the mark of excellence industry-wide, and offer a huge amount of prestige to the worthy winners. There are 28 categories celebrating all aspects of the Search industry – meaning there is a place for everyone at the awards.

There are 2 weeks until entries for 2016 close, which leaves you with more than enough time to get involved in the glamour – join us for a celebratory evening of wining, dining and comedy from legend Jason Manford!

Whether you’re soaring in SEO, or you have perfected your PPC best practice – make sure you enter for this year’s awards.

For any questions about the process or the evening itself, get in touch with joe@dontpanicprojects.com, or 01706 828855, and follow us on Twitter for the latest live updates and industry news!

Meet a UK Search Award Winner: Brainlabs gets new business from their 2015 victory!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Dont Panic

The UK Search Awards have been the yard stick of choice for measuring the marketing pros creating amazing work across the industry. Now in their seventh year, they are regarded as the premier celebration of SEO, PPC and Content Marketing in the UK.

Last year’s awards featured 27 categories, including Best Search Software Tool, Best Use of PR in a Search Campaign and UK Search Personality of the Year. Brainlabs took home a hat trick of UK Search Awards, for Best Large PPC Agency, Best PPC Campaign and Best Local Campaign.

The King’s Cross-based PPC Agency has gone from strength to strength since our earliest encounters with them, and since their beginning in 2012.

Owner and founder Dan Gilbert, all round twitterati legend and good egg, shared with us why Brainlabs has continued to find it so beneficial to business to enter the Search Awards, and how it has helped the agency to grow.

“I love the UK Search Awards. Even when we’re not winning them the work being celebrated is exceptional. It’s a superb opportunity to celebrate innovation in our industry – and have a great time. Since picking up Best Large PPC Agency we’ve had a raft of calls and new business requests from companies we could only have dreamed of before the win.”

Enter the 2016 UK Search Awards – attract big clients, grow your national profile – and make fantastic connections!

This year’s awards, hosted by the legendary Jason Manford, will be held at The Bloomsbury Big Top in London on Wednesday 30^th November, and the awards are open for entries until Friday 23 September.

All categories will be judged by an influential and respected international judging panel. The judging is a robust, credible and transparent two-stage process, involving pre-scoring and a face to face panel discussion. The UK Search Awards is one of the UK’s few digital industry award schemes where judges are not permitted to enter. The shortlists will be announced on Wednesday 19 October 2016.

For any and all questions – please contact joe@dontpanicprojects.com – we look forward to seeing your entries!

Booming despite Brexit fears: celebrate the construction industry at the On the Tools Awards!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Dont Panic

Contrary to fears that the economic instability unleashed by the EU Referendum would have a severe impact on UK construction – particularly the housing industry, the falling pound has actually boosted construction companies.

Far from signifying worse things to come, the reduced exchange rate has buoyed British exports – with manufacturers reporting the strongest exports in 2 years in a recent industry report.

Kier saw an increase of almost 5% in share prices following new contract wins totalling more than £5bn, and so far the figures across the board are positive indicators of unimpeded growth in construction. The resilience and importance of the UK construction industry is a significant reason to celebrate the individuals and companies who contribute to the trade.

The On the Tools Awards, sponsored by Jewson, is doing just that!

From multi-nationals to family firms, the On the Tools Awards will celebrate the best that the UK has to offer across the board, from contractors to training bodies, and companies who provide specialist services such as insurance or PR to those working in construction.

On the Tools is the largest online construction community in the country – making them the centre of networking for professionals in the trade. Their unique voice has positioned them as an influential hub for anyone wanting to network and communicate with their construction peers.

The awards will be a unique opportunity for every element of the construction community to come together to embrace their successes at a sumptuous celebratory dinner, as well as drinks, entertainment, and the presentation ceremony, where the winners will be announced at the Emirates Stadium, London. The scope of the sectors represented in the categories will make the On the Tools awards an ideal business networking occasion – bringing together service providers with service users, as well as being an opportunity for great press exposure.

The awards are free to enter, and both companies and individuals can enter – you are free to nominate your favourite brands, tools and people (and yourself!) as many times as you like – as long as all nominations are submitted by 16 September. Don’t delay – enter to join us in raising a glass to the best in construction!

For any further information regarding the awards, or to begin your nominations, head to the awards site – if you have any questions, please get in touch with the event manager Alex on 01706 828855 or by emailing alex.rimmer@dontpanicprojects.com. We can’t wait to see your entries!

Small business heroes at the FSB Merseyside Business Awards.

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Dont Panic

It may be the multinationals that grab most of the headlines and hashtags, but small business has never been bigger.

Though many may have had their money on large corporations to weather the financial turbulence of the recession and the latest shakeup of Brexit, it is small business that seems to be proving itself the more resilient.

The evidence appears to point to SME success and durability being largely due to their greater flexibility and adaptability. Small businesses also seem to inspire greater loyalty in their customers, something which, in this highly competitive digital landscape has become ever more highly prized.

Last year’s figures are a clear tell of the environment – in 2015, small businesses accounted for 99.3% of all private sector businesses, and for 60% of all private sector employment in the UK. 47% of all private sector turnover in the UK was generated by SMEs, with a staggering £1.8 trillion.

This is fantastic news for the nation’s economy – SMEs, much more so than larger enterprises, generate wealth and improve the local economy, by feeding profits back into the region in taxes, rent and supplies, as well as local workers’ wage spend. This has a knock on effect for public services and schools, as well as tourism.

The Federation of Small Businesses champions the inception and growth of SMEs across the nation with regional offices to support entrepreneurs and business owners wherever they exist.

To this end, FSB Merseyside are bringing the FSB Awards to the region – celebrating and rewarding the best small businesses operating today. The awards are the ideal opportunity, not only to raise your profile in local press, but also to significantly drive new business and a great way to meet and connect with other leaders of industry. The awards are open to all small businesses in the region, across 24 vibrant and varied categories. From construction to creative media – and all manner of industries between – there is a place for your business to garner the recognition that you deserve at the awards.

The deadline for entries is 30 September – so you have just over a month to craft a winning entry and take the awards by storm!

For any further info, you can head to the site or get in touch with the event organiser becky.mellor@dontpanicprojects.com.

We can’t wait to see your entries!

Extra extra, read all about it – we’re thrilled to announce a programme update for this year’s UK Search Awards…

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Dont Panic

The legendary comedian Jason Manford is our host for the 2016 UK Search Awards!

If you’re having a little case of déja-vu, you’re right, we did already announce that Jimmy Carr would be hosting, but due to a change in the 8 Out Of 10 Cats filming schedule he was unable to join us. We happen to think this is a classic case of one door opening as another door closes, and we already can’t wait to enjoy a fabulous celebration with the nation’s favourite Mancunian, following on from his sell-out UK tour!

August is the perfect time to get together a winning entry – the 23 September deadline will be here before you know it, so while everyone is on holiday, it’s time to get busy! We are rewarding the best search agencies and in-house teams across 28 unique categories, including Best Agency, Best Use Of PR and Best Use Of Search across a huge range of sectors.

There is something for everyone – so what are you waiting for? Make sure you and your team come out on top this year, place your UK Search Awards entry! For any further information about the awards, please get in touch with joe@dontpanicprojects.com, or you can visit the site here. We can’t wait to see your entries!

MeasureFest 2016: Bringing together best analytics practice from the brightest innovators in the business.

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Dont Panic

The one and only MeasureFest is returning to its London roots for 2016! The 18th November will see the finest analytics experts descend on The Barbican for everyone’s favourite business and marketing analytics conference.

The innovative and highly regarded marketing analytics conference is the perfect opportunity to brush up your skills, and improve your CRO and targeting.

Whether you are the marketing guru in-house, or you are part of a digital agency, MeasureFest is a vibrant and forward-looking event that will drive your conversion rates to new heights!

Launching as a paid ticket conference for the first time, MeasureFest 2016 is bigger and better than ever before – with incredible speakers confirmed! Experts including CEO of So What Analytics Al Wightman, the analytics Director from MeasureLab, Dara Fitzgerald, and CEO and founder of Future Insights Analytics, Nikki Rae will be presenting their key models for analytics best practice.

Previous years have seen marketing experts emerge fully armed for the year ahead with new strategies, ideas and inspiration to redesign their marketing approach – and MeasureFest is a must attend conference for many leaders of the marketing community.
Be sure you book your place at MeasureFest 2016 – the ultimate opportunity to get the best results from your campaigns. For any further information about the event, or to book your ticket, head to the website or get in touch with joe@dontpanicprojects.com.

Why you can’t afford to miss the 2016 UK Search Awards

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Dont Panic

It’s the big one – the one we’ve all been waiting for – the search marketing event of the year – the UK Search Awards are back for 2016!

If you have previously attended the UK Search Awards then you’ll be well aware that not only are the awards a fantastic evening of flowing wine, sumptuous food and entertainment, they are also the highlight of the year for anyone who’s anyone in Search Marketing.

Whether you’re part of an agency, or you’re the essential in house team for a great brand, the Awards is the perfect chance to have fun and join with other industry experts who are working wonders in Search.

So what is it that makes the UK Search Awards such a unique must-attend event?

Incredible networking and contacts

The awards ceremony is now in its 6^th year – it’s been such an industry essential that it has also spawned sister awards in both the EU and the US! Top names and brands have seen huge growth in their revenue, relating to their success at the awards. Previous winners include MoneySuperMarket.com, Brainlabs, Deliveroo and Sticky Eyes.

Celebrating your success and hard work

As fantastic as it is to achieve an awesome result for a client – it’s even more incredible to be rewarded among your peers by a leading panel of search marketing experts. It’s a competitive industry, and the awards is your chance to have a fantastic evening, let down your hair and celebrate your achievements from the last year with your team!

Great PR

The UK Search Awards have garnered a level of industry prestige, due to the rigorously transparent entry and judging process. You can check out the fantastic judges on this year’s panel here! To be proclaim yourselves as shortlisted – or better, a winner – at the awards, is a fantastic bonus to your business credentials, and to impress new clients. In such a fast-moving industry, it’s essential to have the edge on your competitors, and a UK Search Award in your office can make all the difference!

Jimmy Carr is hosting!

If you haven’t heard by now (where have you been?) the one and only Jimmy Carr is hosting this year’s awards at The Bloomsbury Big Top, London. This year’s awards is on track to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of the search industry, and the most talented and innovative individuals involved.

You have until the 23^rd September to get your winning entries submitted to us! There are 29 all-encompassing categories – so no matter what campaign you want to shout about, there is a place for you! The Search Awards span SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing and more! We can’t wait to see your entries – if you need advice on the entry process, or need further info about the awards, please contact joe@dontpanicprojects.com, or give us a call on 01706 828855.

Don’t miss Friday’s deadline – enter the UK Social Media Comms Awards 2016!

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Dont Panic

Be sure you don’t miss out on your entry submission to the UK Social Media Awards – the sun may not be shining this summer, but when you have a winning entry up your sleeve, your success keeps you nice and warm despite the unending drizzle!

Back for the 7^th year, the UK Social Media Communications Awards is a vibrant celebration of the most creative and innovative individuals and companies in the social media industry.

Driving amazing campaigns through social media? You need to be part of the UK Social Media Awards!

Whether you work in-house, or you are part of a digital agency, the #somecomms are all about creativity and making an impact!

The awards categories are tailored to reflect all elements of the social media sphere – including Best Use of Twitter, Best Business Blog, Use of Social Media in a Crisis, and Best Viral Campaign. We even have specialist categories rewarding public sector and not-for-profit campaigns!

The awards is taking place at The Emirates Stadium on 3^rd November, and is an ideal opportunity to showcase your talent and grow your client list, as well as to celebrate your hard work with other high-flying social media professionals.

Enter before Friday 15^th July to join us for a sumptuous 3 course dinner, drinks and entertainment hosted by Ted Robbins.

Once your entry form is submitted to the site, our esteemed panel of judges, featuring experts from top players in the marketing industry, and some of the UK’s biggest brands, will review your entry. It’s an ideal way to showcase your creativity and innovation to industry experts – and to increase your brand profile on a national level!

Last year’s winners include great brands like Cubaka & Lidl, Spirit Social & Get Fit with Davina, and Perfect Communications & Citroen – make sure you’re in the running for 2016 – submit before Friday 15^th July!

If you have any questions about the entry process, your eligibility, or details about the event, please get in touch with Event Manager Elle Kersh on 01706 828855 or by emailing elle.kersh@dontpanicprojects.com – we can’t wait to see your entries!

Gearing up for Prolific North Live 2017!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Dont Panic

We are delighted to announce the return of the ground-breaking Prolific North Live expo.

Building on the huge success of its first year, the media, marketing and creative industries expo will be returning for double the fun, with a 2 day exhibition at Event City, spanning 3x the floor space of year one, February 15-16 2017. Showcasing the latest innovation in digital, broadcasting, PR, web, publishing, tech, marketing and advertising from across the North, it is an unmissable beginning to 2017.

Prolific North Live will feature the biggest names in the industry with seminars, expert speakers, networking rooms, workshops, demos and more.

Unrivalled as a networking opportunity for buyers and suppliers, as well as potential clients, the event is free to attend, and will be the biggest ever gathering of media, marketing and creative industries professionals outside of London– so it is advised that you book your pass in advance!

The feedback from last year was fantastic, from both exhibitors and attendees.

“You did it – well done guys and thank you – really enjoyed the day and all your hard work paid off. I particularly enjoyed the atmosphere – lots of camaraderie and friendship around the room – you really succeeded in bringing the whole industry together. Roll on 2017!”?Clare Briscall, Managing Director, A&P

“There was an overwhelmingly positive vibe from everyone visiting. A couple of our guys and clients were lucky enough to catch some of the key-note speakers as well and it was a great line-up – the queues out the door were testament to that.” Sian English, Marketing Manager, The E Word.

“PNL was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It was very well organised and the footfall was impressive for an inaugural event. We received great feedback from all the visitors who stopped at our stand and from those that attended our presentation in the Mobile Cinema. The brand awareness generated was fantastic and we’ll most certainly be back next year.”?Andrew Lord, Managing Director, Flipbook Studio.

Located next to the Trafford Centre, Event City is the second largest exhibition space outside of London, and Prolific North Live will be spread across 6000m2 at the venue. All stands and seminars will be found in one huge, easy to navigate space, including networking and coffee areas, as well as plenty of food options. Full themes and keynote speakers will be revealed later in the year.

If you’re looking to exhibit, please contact Dunstan Carter, exhibition director by emailing Dunstan Carter at dunstan@prolificnorth.co.uk or calling on 07940423202. There are a range of stand sizes available, from 2m x 2m to 8m x 4m. Prices begin at £1150 + VAT with early booking, and we operate on a first come, first served basis, so book soon to secure a prime location!

Sponsorship opportunities are available at PNLive – to find out more, please contact Dunstan. Find out more on the dedicated Prolific North Live site!

Author: Dont Panic

Top 3 reasons to enter the FSB Merseyside Awards

Business awards are a great way to get your business out there with all the right people whether it be consumer, competitors or suppliers. Small business is all about supporting the local community and giving to the people who do actually give back.

Taking home gold – BlueGlass lifts the lid on what you can expect from winning a UK Search Award…

The 2016 UK Search Awards is already on track to be our most exciting yet – and there are still 2 weeks to go until the entry deadline!

Don’t miss this year’s Search Awards – catapult your team into the search stratosphere with an entry!

Meet a UK Search Award Winner: Brainlabs gets new business from their 2015 victory!

The UK Search Awards have been the yard stick of choice for measuring the marketing pros creating amazing work across the industry. Now in their seventh year, they are regarded as the premier celebration of SEO, PPC and Content Marketing in the UK.

Enter the 2016 UK Search Awards – attract big clients, grow your national profile – and make fantastic connections!

Booming despite Brexit fears: celebrate the construction industry at the On the Tools Awards!

Contrary to fears that the economic instability unleashed by the EU Referendum would have a severe impact on UK construction – particularly the housing industry, the falling pound has actually boosted construction companies.

The On the Tools Awards, sponsored by Jewson, is doing just that!

Small business heroes at the FSB Merseyside Business Awards.

It may be the multinationals that grab most of the headlines and hashtags, but small business has never been bigger.

The Federation of Small Businesses champions the inception and growth of SMEs across the nation with regional offices to support entrepreneurs and business owners wherever they exist.

Extra extra, read all about it – we’re thrilled to announce a programme update for this year’s UK Search Awards…

The legendary comedian Jason Manford is our host for the 2016 UK Search Awards!

MeasureFest 2016: Bringing together best analytics practice from the brightest innovators in the business.

The one and only MeasureFest is returning to its London roots for 2016! The 18th November will see the finest analytics experts descend on The Barbican for everyone’s favourite business and marketing analytics conference.

Why you can’t afford to miss the 2016 UK Search Awards

It’s the big one – the one we’ve all been waiting for – the search marketing event of the year – the UK Search Awards are back for 2016!

So what is it that makes the UK Search Awards such a unique must-attend event?

Don’t miss Friday’s deadline – enter the UK Social Media Comms Awards 2016!

Driving amazing campaigns through social media? You need to be part of the UK Social Media Awards!

Enter before Friday 15^th July to join us for a sumptuous 3 course dinner, drinks and entertainment hosted by Ted Robbins.

Gearing up for Prolific North Live 2017!

We are delighted to announce the return of the ground-breaking Prolific North Live expo.

The feedback from last year was fantastic, from both exhibitors and attendees.

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Business awards are a great way to get your business out there with all the right people whether it be consumer, competitors or suppliers. Small business is all about supporting the local community and giving to the people who do actually give back.

The 2016 UK Search Awards is already on track to be our most exciting yet – and there are still 2 weeks to go until the entry deadline!

Don’t miss this year’s Search Awards – catapult your team into the search stratosphere with an entry!

The UK Search Awards have been the yard stick of choice for measuring the marketing pros creating amazing work across the industry. Now in their seventh year, they are regarded as the premier celebration of SEO, PPC and Content Marketing in the UK.

Enter the 2016 UK Search Awards – attract big clients, grow your national profile – and make fantastic connections!

Contrary to fears that the economic instability unleashed by the EU Referendum would have a severe impact on UK construction – particularly the housing industry, the falling pound has actually boosted construction companies.

The On the Tools Awards, sponsored by Jewson, is doing just that!

It may be the multinationals that grab most of the headlines and hashtags, but small business has never been bigger.

The Federation of Small Businesses champions the inception and growth of SMEs across the nation with regional offices to support entrepreneurs and business owners wherever they exist.

The legendary comedian Jason Manford is our host for the 2016 UK Search Awards!

The one and only MeasureFest is returning to its London roots for 2016! The 18th November will see the finest analytics experts descend on The Barbican for everyone’s favourite business and marketing analytics conference.

It’s the big one – the one we’ve all been waiting for – the search marketing event of the year – the UK Search Awards are back for 2016!

So what is it that makes the UK Search Awards such a unique must-attend event?

Driving amazing campaigns through social media? You need to be part of the UK Social Media Awards!

Enter before Friday 15th July to join us for a sumptuous 3 course dinner, drinks and entertainment hosted by Ted Robbins.

We are delighted to announce the return of the ground-breaking Prolific North Live expo.

The feedback from last year was fantastic, from both exhibitors and attendees.

Testimonials

Latest News & Events

Our Dedicated Team of Experts

Whatever the event, we've got you, so... Don't Panic!

Enter before Friday 15^th July to join us for a sumptuous 3 course dinner, drinks and entertainment hosted by Ted Robbins.