{"id":241191,"date":"2026-07-20T18:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absolute.digital\/ae\/insights\/absolute-digital-media-shortlisted-7-times-at-the-uk-agency-awards-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T12:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:56:43","slug":"absolute-digital-media-shortlisted-7-times-at-the-uk-agency-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absolute.digital\/ae\/insights\/absolute-digital-media-shortlisted-7-times-at-the-uk-agency-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Absolute Digital Media Shortlisted 7 Times at the UK Agency Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #FDF0F5; border: 1px solid #E5006D; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px 28px; margin: 40px 0 0 0;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-size: 12px; color: #e5006d; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;\">Overview<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0;\">We are delighted to announce that Absolute Digital Media has been shortlisted seven times across six categories at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ukagencyawards.co\/2026-shortlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK Agency Awards 2026<\/a>, one of the most competitive and closely watched events on the UK agency calendar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section style=\"padding: 36px 0; border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 8px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For an agency of our size, seven nominations is a significant milestone. It reflects the breadth of work our team delivers across SEO, PPC, integrated campaigns and <a href=\"\/ae\/services\/geo\/\">AI-driven strategy<\/a>, and it is a direct result of the standards we hold ourselves to on every single client account. We&#8217;ve be<\/span><\/span>en shortlisted in the following categories:<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 8px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best SEO Campaign (small)<\/strong> <strong>x2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best PPC Campaign (small)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Integrated Campaign (small)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Use of AI in Client Campaign<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>SEO Agency of the Year (small)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated Agency of the Year (small)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being recognised across such a wide spread of categories, from individual campaign performance through to agency-wide recognition in <a href=\"\/ae\/services\/seo\/\">SEO<\/a> and integrated marketing, speaks to the strength and versatility of the team we have built.<\/p>\n<p>We are particularly proud of our shortlisting for <strong>Best Use of AI in Client Campaign<\/strong>. AI is reshaping how search and marketing work, and this nomination reflects the investment we have made in understanding and applying it properly, rather than treating it as a buzzword. Being recognised for this alongside our more established categories shows that our approach to AI is delivering genuine results for clients, not just efficiency gains internally.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why this matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The UK Agency Awards are judged by an independent panel of industry experts, and the shortlist represents the best work being produced by agencies across the country this year. To be shortlisted seven times is not the result of one standout project. It is the outcome of consistent, considered work delivered across multiple clients and disciplines throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>This latest shortlist follows <strong><a href=\"\/ae\/insights\/absolute-digital-media-shortlisted-seven-times-at-the-european-agency-awards-2026\/\">our seven nominations at the European Agency Awards 2026<\/a><\/strong> in June, recognising our expertise across SEO, PPC, integrated marketing and AI. Back-to-back recognition of this scale, across both a UK and a European awards programme, underlines that this has been a standout year for the agency rather than a one-off result.<\/p>\n<p>This shortlist is proof that our approach to search, <a href=\"\/ae\/services\/ppc\/\">PPC<\/a>, integrated strategy and AI-led campaigns continues to deliver measurable results for the brands we work with.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What&#8217;s next<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on <strong>1st October 2026<\/strong>. Whatever the outcome on the night, this shortlist is a moment we are proud to share with our team and our clients, both of whom made it possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to find out how our SEO, PPC, integrated or AI-driven strategies could help your brand achieve award-winning results, get in touch with our <a href=\"\/ae\/\">award-winning digital marketing agency team<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:0800%20088%206000\">0800 088 6000<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:hello@absolute.digital\">hello@absolute.digital<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #1A1A1A; color: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 40px; margin: 44px 0; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 10px; color: #fff;\">Interested in working with an award-nominated digital marketing agency?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; color: #cfcfcf; font-size: 17px;\">Whether you&#8217;re looking to grow through SEO, PPC, <a href=\"\/ae\/services\/digital-pr\/\">digital PR<\/a> or an integrated marketing strategy, Absolute Digital Media can help you achieve measurable results. Get in touch with our team today to discover how we can accelerate your business growth.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 0, 109, 0.3); display: inline-block; background: #E5006D; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 8px; border: none; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"\/ae\/meeting-with-ben-austin\/\">Book a consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview We are delighted to announce that Absolute Digital Media has been shortlisted seven times across six categories at the UK Agency Awards 2026, one of the most competitive and closely watched events on the UK agency calendar. For an agency of our size, seven nominations is a significant milestone. 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