Rachael Hesno

6 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Rachael Hesno

Today, we can finally reveal the winners of the 13th annual Prolific North Champions Awards!Last night, during a live ceremony hosted at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford – Lancashire Cricket Club, dozens of trophies were presented to some very deserving winners across the North’s creative, tech, media and digital sectors. This flagship awards event celebrates the top teams, innovative companies, remarkable campaigns and influential people all making their mark across the region.

1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Rachael Hesno

David Beckham and Gary Neville have finalised a takeover of Salford City FC as part of a new consortium group, with the rest of the Class of ’92 relinquishing their stakes. Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville are no longer shareholders as part of the new group, which includes US-based businessman Declan Kelly and Lord Mervyn Davies who will both serve as new co-chairs of the club’s board.

1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Rachael Hesno

Retford-based Bubble Design is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month and is marking the occasion with a new website. Founded in January 2000 by Chris Peacock, the design and marketing agency has worked with businesses across South Yorkshire and beyond to build digital presences through websites and design services.

1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Rachael Hesno

A Newcastle-based performance marketing agency is powering its growth plans with the recruitment of a specialist business development consultancy. The Digital Lighthouse, which was launched by 28-year-old Tom Chandler in 2024, has hired Scott Holland Consulting to assist with its strategic expansion. Despite being just 12 months old, The Digital Lighthouse already has strong backing from the industry in the form of non-exec and investor, current Tangent CEO, Leigh Gammons.

1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Rachael Hesno

Viv Griffiths has been a creative director for over 25 years, working across a wide range of global brands both in the UK and abroad, picking up awards for his work here and in New York. He leads s branding briefs and is passionate about creating rational and emotional connections between people and brands. Here, he shares his top three influences…The person that has inspired my working career the most, and why?