What We’ve Been Up To This Week…

Welcome to our Don’t Panic weekly blog. Our regular round-up of new staff, new events and new challenges. We’ve been as busy as ever perfecting some of the most prestigious events of the year, here’s a sneak peek of everything that’s coming up, and what you may have missed.

 


This Week’s Big News

What a week! This week’s big award announcements are as follows…

This Wednesday, our judges gathered to determine this year’s Educate North Awards finalists that were announced yesterday. You can view the full shortlist here. Congratulations to all of the 2018 finalists – we look forward to seeing you on the night. Still haven’t got your tickets yet? Click here to book your place.

Have you created a business whilst at university? Entries are still open for the University Entrepreneur Challenge – enter now for a chance to win a cash prize!

The Northern Housing Awards deadline is today! The award ceremony is slowly creeping up on us, with just 2 months to go, they’ll be here before we know it – so get your entries in before midnight for a chance to make the shortlist for the big night.

Why should you enter? We want to reward those working hard to make a difference within communities of the North – does this sound like you or your organisation? We want to hear from you! Enter here now.

 


Upcoming Events

Here’s what is coming up over the next few months…

 

European Search Awards

When: 16 May 2018

Where: Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic

The European Search Awards are heading to Prague to celebrate the very best in SEO, PPC, Digital and Content Marketing in Europe.

Prolific North Awards

When: 24th May

Where: The Principal, Manchester

The Prolific North Awards recognise the outstanding campaigns and talent in the creative and media industries across the North.


Event Spotlight

This week we have a double whammy, with 2 events featuring in our event spotlight!

Tomorrow is the last day you can get your early bird tickets for the Interactive Marketing Awards – taking place on April 10 at Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Florida.

The ceremony will reward the very best in Interactive Marketing in the US – get your tickets now for just $300 per person, and join us for a night of celebration.

Can you believe how quickly the UK Biddable Media Awards have come around? There’s less than a week to go before we get suited and booted, and head to the Montcalm Marble Arch, London along with the best in the biddable media industry.

You still have time to get your tickets, click here to grab them now, just in time for the ceremony on 15 March 2018.

 


Speaker Bureau

Here at the Don’t Panic Speaker Bureau we always aim to give you what you want, and who you want. So, as always we’ve been busy lining up new speakers for you to hear and plenty of events for them to attend.

This week we have two new additions to our bureau, and we can’t wait for you to meet them.

Claire Lomas

Since her freak accident in the highest level of eventing, Claire has found new sports including skiing, set up a business, written a book and organised fundraising events. Her life has been turned around, but it did have one similarity, she was busy again.

Claire speaks publicly about the split second that changed her life, and candidly describes the darkest times alongside the gradual process of turning her situation around, and surprisingly how the best five days of her life have all been after her devastating injury.

Click here to read more.

Richard Charles Lawrence

From the height of conflict with the Taliban to studying a masters degree in Philosophy.

Richard has gone from successfully solving complex problems on the battlefield to a qualified hypnotherapist, an award-winning salesman in the pharmaceutical industry and a chief instructor of the martial art ‘Keysi’.

His talks are thought provoking with topics ranging from how to cope with pressure through to being more effective in leading and thinking.

Click here to read more about Richard.

 


About Us

Here at Don’t Panic, we are a full-service events agency that specialises in seamlessly delivering all aspects of awards, conferences and more! We pride ourselves on producing innovative and profitable events, based on strong relationships, attention to detail and unique approach.

We are the calm in your storm. The zen of events, working tirelessly behind the scenes to make you magnificent.

 

 

Hannah Bulfield, Don’t Panic

What We’ve Been Up To This Week…

Welcome to our Don’t Panic weekly blog. Our regular round up of new staff, new events and new challenges. We’ve been as busy as ever perfecting some of the most prestigious events of the year, here’s a sneak peek of everything that’s coming up, and what you may have missed.


This Week’s Big News

This week’s award announcements are as follows…

 

 

Have you been working hard over the past year to help shape and make a difference in your community? We’re looking for individuals and organisations who are leading the way in affordable housing in the North.

 

You asked, we listened – we have extended the Northern Housing Awards deadline to Friday 9th March – so you have just one week to go to until the final entry deadline. Don’t delay… click here to get your votes in now!

 

 

The MENA Search Awards are heading to Dubai on 20 September – join us for a night dedicated to celebrating the expertise, talent and achievements of the search industry. It is regarded as the premiere celebration of SEO, PPC and content marketing in the Middle East & North Africa.

 

The awards are open to everyone around the world, with 26 categories judged by an influential and respected international judging panel.

 

 


Upcoming Events

Here’s what is coming up over the next few months…

UK Biddable Media Awards

When: 15th March 2018

Where: Montcalm Marble Arch, London

The UK Biddable Media Awards is the premiere event for the biddable media industry, hosted by Connor Phillips. It will attract brands, agencies and media & technology providers who will be rewarded for their talent and achievements within the industry.

 

PR Moment Awards – Manchester

 When: 24th April

Where: The Principal, Oxford Street, Manchester

The PR Moment Awards are in association with Opinium Research, with the main aim being to celebrate excellence, recognise and reward outstanding campaigns and exceptional talent in the UK PR and Communications sector.

 

Prolific North Awards

When: 24th May

Where: The Principal, Manchester

The Prolific North Awards recognises outstanding campaigns and talent in the creative and media industries across the North.

 


Event Spotlight

New to 2018 – UK Content Awards!

New to 2018, the UK Content Awards will celebrate excellence in content marketing. Have you been creating high quality, valuable content which attracts, informs, engages and retains an audience to ultimately deliver traffic and profit? Whether it be for an agency, or within an in-house team, we want to hear from you!

 

There are 22 categories open for entry until 20th April, which will then be judged by a panel of industry experts.

 

Click here to enter now.

 


Speaker Bureau

Here at the Don’t Panic Speaker Bureau we always aim to give you what you want, and who you want. So, as always we’ve been busy lining up new speakers for you to hear and plenty of events for them to attend.

 

You could say it’s been a great year so far – here’s a sneak peak of what’s been going on this week:

Greg Whyte

This week Greg Whyte has been taking part in #PedalToThePeaks with Greg James, for Sport Relief. On Tuesday, they completed the ascent and descent of Snowdon, cycled to the Lake District (over 200 miles) to then tackle Scafell Pike on Wednesday. On day 3, Greg & Greg intended to cycle to Ben Nevis, which unfortunately has had to be postponed due to adverse weather conditions!

Lemn Sissay

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is currently taking place in Dubai, Lemn Sissay has been busy hosting a session, alongside Alex Wheatle, focusing on ‘Singing from the Page’ – what makes language sing?

 

Lemn is also contributing to the “For the Love of Words” event at Dubai Opera, with a range of other guests.

About Us

Here at Don’t Panic we are a full service events agency that specialise in seamlessly delivering all aspects of awards, conferences and more! We pride ourselves in producing innovative and profitable events, based on strong relationships, attention to detail and unique approach.

We are the calm in your storm. The zen of events, working tirelessly behind the scenes to make you magnificent.

What We’ve Been Up To This Week…

Welcome to our Don’t Panic weekly blog. Our regular round up of new staff, new events and new challenges. We’ve been as busy as ever perfecting some of the most prestigious events of the year, here’s a sneak peak of everything that’s coming up, and what you may have missed.


This Week’s Big News

This week’s award announcements are as follows…

 

 

Deadline day is finally here, the countdown to midnight has begun and the final sprint to get final entries in here. Enter now if you think you have what it takes to win one of the prestigious awards up for grabs.

This year we are heading to Prague, Czech Republic for this year’s European Search Awards, where we will be celebrating the very best in SEO, PPC, Digital and Content Marketing from across Europe.

Click here to enter now!

 

 

 

Will you be joining us in the sunshine state? Monday will see the the official shortlist for the Interactive Marketing Awards announced!

Today was the day the judges set out to decide which of this year’s entries would be in for a chance to win.

The Interactive Media Awards 2018 will reward excellence in Interactive Marketing campaigns, agencies and in-house teams, which will be judged by a panel of international industry experts.

Keep your eye on the website to see if you made the shortlist.

 

 


Upcoming Events

Here’s what is coming up over the next few months…

UK Biddable Media Awards

When: 15th March 2018

Where: Montcalm Marble Arch, London

The UK Biddable Media Awards is the premiere event for the biddable media industry, hosted by Connor Phillips. It will attract brands, agencies, media and technology providers who will be rewarded for their expertise, talent and achievements within the industry.

 

PR Moment Awards

 When: 22ndMarch/24th April

Where: The Principal, Oxford Street, Manchester

The PR Moment Awards are in association with the headline sponsor Opinium Research, with the main aim being to celebrate excellence, recognise and reward outstanding campaigns and exceptional talent in the UK PR and Communications sector.

 

Northern Housing Awards 

When: 16th May

Where: The Midland Hotel, Manchester

The Northern Housing Awards recognises the achievements of those who are working hard to make a difference, for their communities, for the North, for the country as a whole.

 


Event Spotlight

Prolific North Live Is Just Days Away!

Join us next week at Prolific North Live – a two day expo featuring exhibitors offering invaluable insight into their businesses, tech innovation demonstrations, creative workshops, collaboration areas, conference sessions and seminars.

Taking place in EventCity, Manchester, Prolific North Live is the largest marketing expo outside of London! Head down on Wednesday 28 February and Thursday 1 March for an event designed to motivate and inspire.

 

You can still register for the event up until the day – but don’t wait around, register for free here now!

 


Speaker Bureau

Here at the Don’t Panic Speaker Bureau we always aim to give you what you want, and who you want. So, as always we’ve been busy lining up new speakers for you to hear and plenty of events for them to attend.

Next week we have two of our fantastic speakers from the Bureau joining us at Prolific North Live, here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect on the day:

Martin Bryant

“Digital publishing in 2018: it’s not all doom and gloom”

Catch Martin on day 2 at 12:35pm in the
Keynote Theatre.

Zak Edwards

CEO, PrezzyBox.com

Catch Zac on day 2 at 10:50am within the
keynote theatre.

About Us

Here at Don’t Panic we are a full service events agency that specialise in seamlessly delivering all aspects of awards, conferences and more! We pride ourselves in producing innovative and profitable events, based on strong relationships, attention to detail and unique approach.

We are the calm in your storm. The zen of events, working tirelessly behind the scenes to make you magnificent.

What We’ve Been Up To This Week…

Welcome to our Don’t Panic weekly blog. Our regular round up of new staff, new events and new challenges. We’ve been as busy as ever perfecting some of the most prestigious events of the year, here’s a sneak peak of everything that’s coming up, and what you may have missed.


This Week’s Big News

This week’s award announcements are as follows…

 

The UK Biddable Media Awards are rapidly approaching, last Friday, the shortlist was announced. Congratulations to everyone who made it onto the shortlist – we look forward to seeing you on the night!

The awards celebrate and reward the expertise, talent and achievements of the UK Biddable Media industry. We’d like to thank everyone who entered, and our judges who had the difficult task of deciding on the list of finalists. You can view the full short list here.

Haven’t got your tickets yet? Seize the events early bird ticket deadline. The cost per ticket from 17th February will be £285 + VAT. So, grab yours now for £30 off!

 

 

 

 

After a difficult deliberation day from our judges earlier in the week, Friday also saw the full shortlist for the PRMoment awards announced. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who entered, and massive congratulations to the shortlist!

The awards are in association with the headline sponsor Opinium Research, with the main aim being to celebrate excellence, recognise and reward outstanding campaigns and exceptional talent in the UK PR and Communications sector.

Friday is your last chance to grab early bird tickets for the event, so head over to the website now to get ÂŁ25 off the normal selling price. The cost per ticket from 17th February will be ÂŁ230 + VAT.

 

 

 


Upcoming Events

Here’s what is coming up over the next few months…

Prolific North Live 2018

When: 28th February – 1st March

Where: EventCity, Manchester, UK

A two day marketing expo featuring tech innovation demonstrations, creative workshops, collaboration areas, conference sessions and seminars designed to motivate and inspire

 

Interactive Marketing Awards 2018

 When: 10th April

Where: Fort Lauderdale, Convention Centre, FL

A celebratory gala dinner and ceremony dedicated to rewarding excellence in Interactive Marketing campaigns, agencies and in-house teams – featuring 28 categories judged by a panel of international industry experts.

 

Educate North Awards 2018 

When: 26th April

Where: Hilton Deansgate, Manchester

A prestigious awards event, designed to celebrate, recognise and share best practice and excellence in the education sector in the North – featuring 21 categories open for entry.

 


Event Spotlight

 

Do you think you’re the best in the business? Grab your tickets for this year’s Northern Housing Awards and join over 350 of the industry’s leading professionals celebrate innovative, affordable housing, projects and services in the North.

The official deadline is today, which means you have only a few hours to get your final entries in! To request an extended deadline get in touch via email info@northernhousingawards.co.uk

 


Speaker Bureau

Here at the Don’t Panic Speaker Bureau we always aim to give you what you want, and who you want. So, we’ve lined up new speakers for you to hear and plenty of events with them to attend. You could say its been. Great start to the year – here’s a sneak peak of what’s coming up:

Lemn Sissay will be speaking at the European Foundation Centre’s 29th Annual General Assembly in Brussels this May.   Clint Boon will be DJ’ing at The Glamour of Manchester Childline Ball next month – a must attend event, for an amazing cause.

We’re excited to announce that we have two new speakers joining the bureau, Bonita Norris and Janet Taras – you’ll be seeing more of them over the next few months so keep an eye out to see what they’re get up to!

Bonita Norris is a highly experienced and professional speaker – her inspiring story of going from novice climber to standing on top of Mount Everest in only two years speaks to the hearts and minds of every audience member.   Janet Taras is an award-winning speaker ‘DARES’ the audience to have productive and courageous conversations that lead to results, not arguments – developing the next strong leaders.

About Us

Here at Don’t Panic we are a full service events agency that specialise in seamlessly delivering all aspects of awards, conferences and more! We pride ourselves in producing innovative and profitable events, based on strong relationships, attention to detail and unique approach.

We are the calm in your storm. The zen of events, working tirelessly behind the scenes to make you magnificent.

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