Northern Media

04/06/2026

Last month the AM team headed over to the GreenTech Gathering in Leeds and honestly… the venue alone was incredible 🌿

Hosted at West Village, the building is home to an estimated 40,000 plants, making it one of the most unique event spaces we’ve visited! 🌱

We attended because we work with a lot of businesses that are passionate about sustainability and green innovation, and it’s something we genuinely care about too. Events like this are such a great opportunity to connect with forward-thinking businesses, share ideas and hear from people driving real change across the climate tech and sustainability space.

GreenTech Gathering brings together innovators, businesses and sustainability leaders from across the North to collaborate, share knowledge and support climate-focused progress.

02/06/2026

If you've noticed your website traffic looking a bit different lately, this might explain why...

AI Overviews, the summaries Google now shows at the top of many search results, are reducing clicks on organic results by an average of 34.5%. That sounds pretty alarming at first glance. 📉

But here's the other half of the story. Impressions are actually up! People are searching more than ever. AI tools are making people more curious, not less, they're just getting some of their answers without needing to click through. 📈

So what does this mean for your business?

It means that the visitors who do click through to your website are more informed, more intentional, and often closer to making a decision. Your job isn't to attract everyone... it's to make sure the right people find you and are convinced when they do. 🎯

It also means your content needs to be good enough that Google's AI wants to reference it in those overviews in the first place. Clear, specific, genuinely expert content that answers real questions. The businesses doing this well right now are seeing better leads, even if the raw traffic numbers look different than they used to.

This is what we do every day. If you want experts who are constantly learning this stuff working on your business, book a call and let's see how we can help. 👇
🔗 https://northernmediauk.com/contact/

29/05/2026

Yesterday was Chris’ big 5-0! 🎉

As a lifelong, die-hard Manchester United supporter, it’s safe to say the signed Eric Cantona shirt went down a treat. 👍

26/05/2026

We love good feedback no matter who it comes from - but it really does hit differently when it comes from a client who have been with us a decade❗

THS Textiles are a great client of ours, and it’s been brilliant to see how much they’ve grown over that time. Their hard work, specialist knowledge, and the impact they’re making across a range of industries is genuinely impressive - and it’s exciting to see where they're headed.

Our account management team works incredibly closely with Luke and the wider THS team, supporting them with SEO, social media, design and more to help bring their brand to life and drive continued growth. 📈

It’s partnerships like this that really show the value of long-term collaboration.

We've written a case study about our work together which you can read here 👉https://northernmediauk.com/case-studies/using-search-to-strengthen-ths-textiles-digital-presence/

22/05/2026

As many of you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month - something that’s really important to us as a team 💚

So, 10 members of the team swapped our desks for walking boots and took on a 17.5-mile walk together. It was a chance to properly switch off, spend time together outside of work, get some miles in the legs and do something that genuinely supports our mental wellbeing.

A special mention goes to Ewan, who created the route and acted as our walk leader on the day, guiding the team through the full loop. 🙌

Over the coming months, we’ll be supporting local initiatives through a mix of digital support, marketing activity, involvement in fundraising efforts, and taking part in physical activities to help raise awareness and hands-on support for the incredible work they do in the community.

Watch this space as we will be sharing more very soon! 👀

20/05/2026

Are SEO Audits Important? 👀

Ever had an agency suggest an SEO audit and thought… do we really need that?

In some cases, without an audit, SEO can become guesswork - with time and effort going into the wrong areas while the real issues stay hidden beneath the surface.

An SEO audit basically gives you the full picture - what’s working, what’s not and where the opportunities actually are!

Read the full blog here 👉 https://northernmediauk.com/are-seo-audits-important/https://northernmediauk.com/are-seo-audits-important/

13/05/2026

£170 Million Available for Depot EV Charging Infrastructure ⚡🚛

We work closely with a lot of businesses who are looking to make their operations more sustainable, so when we saw this funding we had to share it!

The Depot Charging Scheme is now open, offering government support to help install EV charging infrastructure at fleet depots - making it easier for operators to transition to zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches.

With up to 70% of eligible costs covered and grants of up to £1 million available, it’s designed to remove some of the financial barriers that have previously slowed down progress in this space.

Open to UK-registered fleet operators across public, private and non-profit sectors, this is a strong opportunity for businesses ready to take steps towards a lower-carbon future.

One to watch if sustainability is on your agenda ⚡

Deadline: 30 June 2026
More info:

The Depot Charging Scheme supports uptake of zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots. The first application window runs from 25 March 2026 to 30 June 2026 (or earlier if funding is exhausted), and will fund 70% of chargepoint a...

11/05/2026

What’s better to see on a Monday than happy, smiling faces?! 😊

As Jake recently joined the development team, the dev and design crew headed out to Hickory's (a local favourite of ours 👀) for a bit of team building… and maybe a cheeky pint or two. 🍻

At Northern Media, our development and design teams work closely together day in, day out - making sure your website doesn’t just look great, but performs just as well too.

Over the years they’ve learned a lot from each other, sharing ideas, problem-solving together, and constantly pushing for better results for our clients. 💻✨

08/05/2026

Up to £19 Billion Available for Housing Projects Across England 🏗️

We work with a lot of businesses across the construction and development sector, so wanted to share this update.

The National Housing Delivery Fund is now open, unlocking major funding to help deliver new homes and support the government’s wider housing targets. With up to £19 billion available through grants, loans, equity and guarantees, it’s designed to help bring forward projects that might otherwise not progress.

It’s open to a wide range of organisations, from SME house builders through to larger developers and public sector partners - with funding also supporting brownfield regeneration, infrastructure and affordable housing delivery.

Definitely one to be aware of if you’re active in the sector!

More info: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-housing-delivery-fund

06/05/2026

Well done to our Account Director Anthony 👏

Who, on Sunday, ran his fastest 5K yet! All in support of Walton Library, a place he regularly enjoys visiting with his two children.

A great effort for a good cause 💙