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Jul 2023

Last Updated: 07/07/2023

Business

Digital marketing conference to be autumn highlight of business calendar

by John Grainger

| 07 Jul, 2023

One of the region’s biggest digital marketing events will hit Harrogate this autumn, as hundreds of industry professionals come together for a lively day of discussion, exhibition and networking.

The event, which is sponsored by York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub and Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison, and is free for delegates to attend, will also feature 25 trade stands for local companies in the industry, such as social media agencies, web designers, content writers, videographers and photographers.

The full day conference will take place on Thursday, September 28 at Pavilions of Harrogate, the indoor event venue at the Great Yorkshire Showground.

Andrew Raby, manager of York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, said:

“More businesses approach the Growth Hub for fully funded support on the topic of digital marketing and skills than almost any other, so this promises to be a great event to showcase an array of creative talent from our region, and the ways in which that talent can help businesses to thrive and grow.

"We look forward to hearing from businesses, meeting delegates, and sharing more about the free support we provide.”

Richard Coulthard, Director and Head of Corporate at sponsor Ison Harrison said:

"At Ison Harrison we’re delighted to sponsor this year’s conference, aligning ourselves with a vibrant digital marketing community in the North Yorkshire region.

"We’re a forward-thinking law firm that appreciates innovation and change – something that is embraced in the creative industry. Digital marketing agencies are often at the forefront of driving transformative change in the business landscape, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and creative thinking to help organisations reach their audiences effectively.

"Being involved in an event that explores these new ways of helping businesses achieve their goals, and celebrating the successes of local businesses is something we’re delighted about.

"We act for many Agencies in the creative industry, so we hope to see many familiar faces at the event – along with new ones! Having recently opened a new branch in Harrogate, we hope to see some of our neighbours at the event in September."

The Digital Marketing Conference, organised by the Stray Ferret, will feature talks from industry experts, including keynote, and a Q&A session hosted by the Stray Ferret’s owner, former BBC Yorkshire boss Tamsin O’Brien.

Emma Harris, commercial manager at the Stray Ferret, said:

“This event is long overdue. We haven’t really seen anything like it before in our part of the North, and yet some of the best companies in the sector are based up here.

"For anyone involved in digital marketing in our area, this is a must attend event. It will be the autumn highlight of the business calendar, so mark it in your diary and make sure you don’t miss out.”

Find out more:

To find out more about speaking opportunities or to book an exhibition stand, contact Megan Grant at The Stray Ferret on 01423 276224 or by email at megan@thestrayferret.co.uk.