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FEATURED NEWS Into the ndsıpǝ poʍu with Hawkins Fried Chicken - KFC meets Netflix's Stranger Things (Uncovered for KFC) Published – 15.10.2026 By Ruby Lekhi, Midweight Creative, Uncovered What’s stranger than Stranger Things? Stranger Things fried chicken. As a mega fan of the show and a creative who’d spent two years on the KFC UK&I account, this was the project I never knew I needed. Part of KFC’s appeal is its familiarity to customers, which made it […] Read More
Image: Into the ndsıpǝ poʍu with Hawkins Fried Chicken – KFC meets Netflix’s Stranger Things (Uncovered for KFC) Into the ndsıpǝ poʍu with Hawkins Fried Chicken – KFC meets Netflix’s Stranger Things (Uncovered for KFC) By Ruby Lekhi, Midweight Creative, Uncovered What’s stranger than Stranger Things? Stranger Things fried chicken. As a mega fan of the show and a creative who’d spent two years on the KFC UK&I account, this was the project I never knew I needed. Part of KFC’s appeal is its familiarity to customers, which made it […] Read More
Image: Edson Evers x Bostik celebrate another successful social media campaign with a UK Social Media Awards nomination Edson Evers x Bostik celebrate another successful social media campaign with a UK Social Media Awards nomination Edson Evers x Bostik celebrate another successful social media campaign with a UK Social Media Awards nomination The team at Edson Evers is thrilled to announce we’ve been shortlisted for a UK Social Media Award in the ‘Best long-term strategic use of social media’ category on behalf of our client, Bostik UK. We are an […] Read More
Image: MSI Reproductive Choices UK shortlisted for best collaboration with an influencer at the UK Social Media Awards MSI Reproductive Choices UK shortlisted for best collaboration with an influencer at the UK Social Media Awards MSI Reproductive Choices UK (MSI UK) are pleased to have been shortlisted in the category ‘Best Collaboration with an Influencer’ in recognition of our recent work with influencer Nelly London to demystify abortion access in the UK. MSI Reproductive Choices is a UK-registered charity, providing NHS-funded reproductive healthcare (including abortion, contraception and vasectomy services) via […] 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