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FEATURED NEWS Collaborator Shortlisted for 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards Published – 06.10.2026 The 2026 shortlist for the Global Digital Excellence Awards is officially out. The winners will be announced later this October, so in the meantime, there’s time to learn a little more about the finalists. Collaborator, a PR distribution marketplace, was named one of the finalists in the Standout Platform / Technology / Tool category, where […] Read More
Image: Collaborator Shortlisted for 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards Collaborator Shortlisted for 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards The 2026 shortlist for the Global Digital Excellence Awards is officially out. The winners will be announced later this October, so in the meantime, there’s time to learn a little more about the finalists. Collaborator, a PR distribution marketplace, was named one of the finalists in the Standout Platform / Technology / Tool category, where […] Read More
Image: Hurree Shortlisted for Standout AI Software Solution at the Global Digital Excellence Awards 2026 Hurree Shortlisted for Standout AI Software Solution at the Global Digital Excellence Awards 2026 We’re delighted to share that Hurree has been shortlisted for Standout AI Software Solution at the Global Digital Excellence Awards 2026 for Riva, the AI analyst built into our platform. It’s a category full of ambitious products doing genuinely interesting things with AI, so seeing Riva on the shortlist is a proud moment for our […] Read More
Image: Can Using the GoShorty App Less Make It More Engaging?  Can Using the GoShorty App Less Make It More Engaging?  App engagement is often measured by the number of sessions, dwell time, interactions, and time spent, with the assumption that ‘more is better’. But what if the best digital experience is one that helps people leave faster? This question is central to the GoShorty app, which was recently named a finalist in the 2026 Global […] Read More
Image: Beyond the Data: How Fifty & England Rugby Transformed Fan Engagement for the Red Roses Rugby World Cup Campaign Beyond the Data: How Fifty & England Rugby Transformed Fan Engagement for the Red Roses Rugby World Cup Campaign We are thrilled that Fifty has been shortlisted at the Global Digital Excellence Awards 2026 in the category of Standout Use of Data, alongside our brilliant partners at England Rugby for the Red Roses Rugby World Cup Campaign. This nomination celebrates our work on a project that combined cutting-edge audience intelligence with agile omnichannel execution […] Read More
Image: Zora Marketing Named Finalist in the 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards for High-Impact B2B Campaign with WTTB Zora Marketing Named Finalist in the 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards for High-Impact B2B Campaign with WTTB The Global Digital Excellence Awards has officially revealed its 2026 shortlist, celebrating outstanding digital innovation, strategy, and results from around the world. Among this year’s top contenders is independent digital consultancy Zora Marketing, where sole-director Hannah Zora Strong secured a coveted spot in the final three for her work on the WTTB LinkedIn Ads re-engagement campaign. […] Read More
Image: Localsearch Shortlisted in Four Categories at the 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards Localsearch Shortlisted in Four Categories at the 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards We’re pleased to share that Localsearch has been shortlisted across four categories at the 2026 Global Digital Excellence Awards, for paid search, paid social and Meta advertising. These nominations reflect the regional expertise, hands-on account management and measurable growth that go into every campaign we run for Australian small businesses. Who we are and what […] Read More
Image: Inside the Trends That Turn Good Campaigns into Award Winners Inside the Trends That Turn Good Campaigns into Award Winners What are the top marketing trends that could shape the coming year and be award-winning. We look at the focus on search behaviour, social media innovations, content strategies, business culture shifts, and actionable insights for agencies and in-house teams aiming to set new benchmarks. Search Trends: Intent and Immersive Experiences Take Centre Stage With AI evolving and […] Read More
Image: Global Digital Excellence Awards: What Are They & Who Can Enter Global Digital Excellence Awards: What Are They & Who Can Enter The Global Digital Excellence Awards celebrate the very best in digital innovation worldwide. Recognising organisations, teams, and individuals who are leading the way in digital transformation, marketing, technology, and creativity, these awards showcase excellence across all industries and regions. Whether you’re a multinational corporation, a small startup, or an individual digital professional, the Global Digital […] Read More