Unhooked shortlisted for three Prolific North Marketing Awards 2026

The awards celebrate excellence, creativity and innovation across the North’s marketing industry, recognising the agencies, brands and individuals delivering outstanding campaigns and results.

This year, we’re finalists in three categories:

• Independent Agency of the Year (Small), recognising our team’s achievements, client relationships and continued commitment to delivering effective PR
• Best PR Campaign, for our work with Tradesman Saver
• Best Professional and Financial Services Campaign, also for our work with Tradesman Saver

Our campaign with Tradesman Saver, Covering What Matters to the Trades, combines research, thought leadership and proactive media relations to raise awareness of the issues affecting UK tradespeople, generate national and trade media coverage, strengthen the brand’s position as a trusted voice in the industry, and help support digital results, including AI search and LLM visibility.

We’re also delighted that Charissa Redfern, one of our fantastic senior PR consultants, has been shortlisted for Marketing Freelancer of the Year. This award includes a public vote, so we’d encourage everyone to vote for Charissa before voting closes on 30 October.

The Prolific North Marketing Awards are judged by a panel of experienced industry professionals, with this year’s judges including senior marketing and communications leaders from ITV Studios, Formula 1 and Leeds Building Society.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Manchester Hall on Thursday 19 November 2026.

A big thank you and congratulations to our talented team and brilliant clients who make achievements like this possible. We’re proud to be shortlisted alongside so many fantastic Northern agencies and brands.