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European Paid Media Awards

European Paid Media Awards

Celebrating Paid Media Excellence

Online EventDinner Event

2027 Edition

Scale of Awards

Continental Awards

Entry Fee

To be confirmed

Prizegiving

Event Ceremony

Entries Close

Thu May 27, 2027 (7 months, 14 days)

Organiser

Don't Panic Events

About This Award

The European Paid Media Awards shine a spotlight on the most innovative, creative, and impactful campaigns, strategies, and talent in paid media across the continent.

With categories designed to recognise every type of achievement, these awards celebrate everything from pioneering PPC campaigns and outstanding paid social results to revolutionary tactics that are shaping the future of the industry. Whether recognising individual excellence or agency-wide success, the awards honour the very best in paid media.

What makes these awards truly special is the prestige and credibility they carry. Winners earn industry recognition and demonstrate that their expertise sets the benchmark in Europe’s competitive landscape.

Every entry is judged by an independent panel of paid media experts, ensuring a transparent and credible process. Beyond the accolades, the awards offer an opportunity to inspire and be inspired, showcasing work, gaining exposure, and connecting with Europe’s leading paid media professionals.

The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic Events, the ethical and transparent awards organisers. The European Paid Media Awards are part of the Paid Media Awards series, which includes the UK Paid Media Awards.

Awards Profile

Scale of Awards: Continental Awards
Location of Awards: Europe
Accepting Entries From: Europe
Industries: All Industries, Marketing, Paid Media
Awards Types: Marketing, Paid Media, Social Media

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Entry Timeline

2027 Edition

Entries Open

To be confirmed

Entries Close

Thu May 27, 2027 (7 months, 14 days)

Finalists Announced

Usually in June

Last recorded: Fri 19 Jun 2026

Winners Announced

Usually in August

Last recorded: Thu 13 Aug 2026

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Current Programme Edition

Judges

Michele Tommasi

Senior Paid Media Manager · Tempcover · Judge

Ixone Isasi

Founder · PSDigitals · Judge

Pankaj Pilaniwala

Product Manager · Google · Judge

Ned Poulter

Digital marketing consultant & Non-executive Director · Polestar Digital · Judge

Vania Marquez

PPC Manager · Minty Lab - Minty Square · Judge

Dan Saunders

Director of Digital · Evergreen Finance London · Judge

Abbi McGregor

Senior Social Media Manager · VML · Judge

Jovana Zrnic

Growth and Performance Marketing Leader · Judge

Lukas Adamec

SEM/PPC Specialist · Judge

Ajoke Emekene

Growth/ Performance Marketing Manager · TIK TOK · Judge

Steve Kuncewicz

Partner - Head Of Creative, Digital & Marketing · Glaisyers ETL · Judge

Rejoice Oijaku

SEO Manager · Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED · Judge

Nicola Morkel

Head of Digital · Arada London · Judge

Jaime Hill

Formerly Head of Ecommerce · OakFurnitureland · Judge

Anju Anil

Head - Digital Marketing, Loyalty & E-Commerce · Bhima Middle East · Judge

Cathryn Stormont

PPC Consultant · Judge

Jonathan Fisher

Head of Paid Search · CAVU · Judge

Anu Adegbola

Founder · PPC Live · Judge

Pinar Uensal

Grocery and Beverages Team Lead · Amazon Ads · Judge

Tani Kopliku

Head of AI & Automation · Tank | · Judge

Veronika Höller

Global Senior Seo Manager · CompuGroup Medical · Judge

Teodor Yordanov

Managing Partner · BYLT Media · Judge

Chaitanya Patel

Head of Performance Marketing · ALLIES OF SKIN · Judge

Krzysztof Wroński

GOOGLE ADS AND ANALYTICS TRAINER AND CERTIFIED SPECIALIST · Judge

Magda Marchowska-raza

Lecturer in Digital Marketing · Manchester Metropolitan University · Judge

Lukasz Zelezny

SEO Consultant · Judge

Krzysztof Marzec

CEO & Technical SEO, Google Ads & Analytics Trainer · DevaGroup · Judge

Current Programme Edition

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The Power of Awards

“We are beyond honoured to be accepting this award from the European Paid Media Awards. Not only does this award showcase the strength of our team at bonded, it also demonstrates the power of prioritising client-focused, human connections to achieve success. We look forward to continuing our innovative work for future clients.”

Steve Underwood

Bonded

An Honour and a Delight

“We are delighted to be nominated in these awards alongside some of the best Paid Media campaigns in Europe. We have a very strong entry, but we know we're going to be up against it, so fingers crossed. Wishing all nominees the very best of luck on the night.”

Paul Walsh

Adhere

Standing Out From the Crowd

“For our team, being shortlisted at the European Paid Media Awards is both an honour and a milestone. Estonia is a small market, but this recognition shows that world-class digital marketing results can be delivered anywhere with the right approach.”

Media Broker

“We are delighted to be nominated in these awards alongside some of the best Paid Media campaigns in Europe. We have a very strong entry, but we know we're going to be up against it, so fingers crossed. Wishing all nominees the very best of luck on the night.”

Paul Walsh

Adhere

“For our team, being shortlisted at the European Paid Media Awards is both an honor and a milestone. Estonia is a small market, but this recognition shows that world-class digital marketing results can be delivered anywhere with the right approach.”

MediaBroker

“We are beyond honoured to be accepting this award from the European Paid Media Awards. Not only does this award showcase the strength of our team at Bonded, it also demonstrates the power of prioritising client-focused, human connections to achieve success. We look forward to continuing our innovative work for future clients.”

Steve Underwood

Bonded

“Being named a finalist for the European Paid Media Awards marks a pivotal moment – a chance to celebrate what makes Hamila unique and to look forward toward greater achievements. We’re deeply grateful to our clients, partners, and our entire team for making this possible.”

Hamila

“At Bind Media, awards represent more than just recognition – they are a symbol of our core values. They reinforce the importance of teamwork, the drive for excellence, and the strength of our people-first philosophy. Winning prestigious titles, like this one, serves as a powerful motivator to continue delivering outstanding results for our clients while nurturing a workplace where our team can thrive.”

Bind Media

“This award nomination holds immense significance for us, as it serves as a true validation of the hard work, passion, and unwavering dedication poured in by every single member of our extraordinary team. As we eagerly anticipate the award results, we extend our heartfelt wishes of the best of luck to everyone nominated.”

Alex Holliman

Climbing Trees

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