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FEATURED NEWS Racing Post Celebrating their Social Media Awards Nomination Published – 11.08.2026 For over three decades, the Racing Post has stood as the number one outlet for horse racing and sports betting across the UK and Ireland. From detailed racecards and breaking industry news to unmissable tipping and expert analysis, our brand has long served as the daily bible for dedicated racing enthusiasts. However, as media consumption […] Read More
Image: Racing Post Celebrating their Social Media Awards Nomination Racing Post Celebrating their Social Media Awards Nomination For over three decades, the Racing Post has stood as the number one outlet for horse racing and sports betting across the UK and Ireland. From detailed racecards and breaking industry news to unmissable tipping and expert analysis, our brand has long served as the daily bible for dedicated racing enthusiasts. However, as media consumption […] Read More
Image: Beyond the Follower Count: What Influencer Marketing Actually Owes eCommerce Beyond the Follower Count: What Influencer Marketing Actually Owes eCommerce An interview with Yelyzaveta Rybalchenko, Social Media Lead at Jacob & Co. and judge for the UK Social Media Awards 2026 and UK eCommerce Awards 2026 The team at Don’t Panic, the name behind some of the most respected awards across the globe, asked Social Media and eCommerce Awards judge, Yelyzaveta, what qualifies her to […] Read More
Image: The Art of Award Entries: A Judge’s Guide The Art of Award Entries: A Judge’s Guide The opportunity to announce winners at the UK Social Media Awards was an amazing experience; the hours of reviewing entries and discussing with other judges were brought to life when you could see the anticipation in the room from nervous introductions on arrival through to the reactions when the winner’s name was announced. It was […] Read More
Image: Social Media Trends To Watch in 2026 Social Media Trends To Watch in 2026 If you want to be winning a UK Social Media Award, now’s the time to sharpen your strategy. The social game is evolving fast, and the agencies and brands leading the pack are blending tech, trust, and total user obsession. What are the trends that will actually matter over the next 12 months? This is […] Read More
Image: National Deaf Children’s Society Celebrate Their Award Winning Campaign. National Deaf Children’s Society Celebrate Their Award Winning Campaign. The National Deaf Children’s Society share their amazing ‘A Message to Younger Me’ campaign. At the National Deaf Children’s Society, our mission has always been to help create a world where anything is possible for deaf children. For this year’s Deaf Awareness Week, we brought that mission to life through A Message to Younger Me […] Read More
Image: Carousel & Buxton Crescent win Best Use of Social Media for Travel & Tourism at the UK Social Media Awards Carousel & Buxton Crescent win Best Use of Social Media for Travel & Tourism at the UK Social Media Awards Carousel reflect on their UK Social Media Awards win and what it means to the team. Carousel are delighted to have taken home the travel & tourism category award for our campaign reinvigorating spa stay bookings for Buxton Crescent. Buxton Crescent is a gorgeous Georgian era hotel in the heart of the Peak District which […] Read More
Image: Blue Frontier Attains Double Shortlist Achievement at UK Social Media Awards Blue Frontier Attains Double Shortlist Achievement at UK Social Media Awards Blue Frontier Attains Double Shortlist Achievement at UK Social Media Awards We’re delighted to share that Blue Frontier has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories at the 2025 UK Social Media Awards! We’re up for Best Use of Instagram and Best Long-Term Strategic Use of Social Media for our work with Lutosa and […] Read More
Image: All You Need is Lungs Nominated for Award All You Need is Lungs Nominated for Award Introducing All You Need is Lungs Who we are All You Need Is Lungs (AYNIL) is a collaborative UK campaign created by three charities – ALK Positive UK, EGFR Positive UK and the Ruth Strauss Foundation. We came together because lung cancer is still the UK’s biggest cancer killer. It can affect anyone – at […] Read More
Image: How saintnicks used ugc to drive brand advocacy for POSCA How saintnicks used ugc to drive brand advocacy for POSCA POSCA is one of the world’s most loved paint marker brands. With high repurchase rates and a loyal following among artists, crafters, and customisers, its products are synonymous with creativity. Yet, brand awareness in the UK remains low. This was especially noticeable on social media, where the brand had a small, under-engaged following and missed […] Read More