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Image: Six Entries, Six Nominations: Lead Ember at Its First Search Awards Six Entries, Six Nominations: Lead Ember at Its First Search Awards This year was the first time Lead Ember entered any search awards. We sent six entries to the MENA Search Awards, and all six made the shortlist. The nominations cover three pieces of work. Two are Google Ads campaigns, for Parking Lot Geniuses and Just Wills. The third is WAct, WhatsApp conversion tracking software that […] Read More
Image: Sungur Kerem Gezergün Named a Finalist at the MENA Search Awards 2026 Sungur Kerem Gezergün Named a Finalist at the MENA Search Awards 2026 Sungur Kerem Gezergün has been named a finalist in the Emerging Talent Award category at the MENA Search Awards 2026. Currently working as an SEO Specialist at Hepsiburada, Gezergün is an e-commerce SEO specialist whose work focuses on technical SEO, organic growth and building scalable search strategies for complex digital platforms. His career has been […] Read More
Image: The MENA Search Awards Are Expanding Further into Africa The MENA Search Awards Are Expanding Further into Africa Big news from the MENA Search Awards: for 2026, we’re widening the net. Entries are now open across the whole of Africa, not just the Middle East and North Africa It’s a simple decision, really. Search excellence isn’t confined by a map. Agencies and in-house teams doing brilliant work for African markets have been just […] Read More
Image: 6 Reasons to Enter the MENA Search Awards 6 Reasons to Enter the MENA Search Awards You and your team have been celebrating your work and results, but how do you best show the industry just how inspiring and creative you have been? It’s time to stop keeping your work to yourself and start sharing it with the worldwide search community. Chain Reaction AE won 9 Awards in 2025 here’s why […] Read More
Image: The Definitive Guide to Entering the Search Awards Free Webinar The Definitive Guide to Entering the Search Awards Free Webinar Turn Entry Confusion into Nominations and Wins If you’ve entered the Search Awards before, or you’re thinking about entering this year, and the entry form is already causing stress or confusion, this webinar is for you. The secret to maximising your score isn’t guesswork. It’s understanding exactly how judges assess entries, what they expect to […] Read More
Image: The Future of Search Marketing: AI, Building Trust, and Connecting with Your Community The Future of Search Marketing: AI, Building Trust, and Connecting with Your Community Jayesh Jain, Search Awards Judge, shares his latest search insights and predictions. Search marketing is evolving rapidly, with three main forces driving this change: Artificial Intelligence (AI), brand trust, and community engagement. These factors are crucial for standing out in the digital world, boosting visibility, and fostering customer loyalty. Let’s explore how each of these […] Read More
Image: Top Tips For Entries into the MENA Search Awards. Top Tips For Entries into the MENA Search Awards. Author: Jayesh Jain, MENA Search Awards Judge. Having had the privilege of reviewing outstanding entries for the MENA Search Awards, I’ve seen firsthand the level of creativity, technical expertise, and innovation that search professionals bring to the table. At the same time, I’ve noticed that many agencies—especially smaller ones—hesitate to enter, often unsure if their […] Read More
Image: Red Dot Celebrating their Retail/eCommerce PPC award nomination Red Dot Celebrating their Retail/eCommerce PPC award nomination Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. Team Red Dot celebrate their campaign with Tanishq which earned them their MENA Search Awards nomination. We’re thrilled to share that Team Red Dot has been shortlisted for the prestigious MENA Search Awards 2025 in […] Read More
Image: Reffine Named Finalist for “Best Use of Data (SEO)” at MENA Search Awards 2025 Reffine Named Finalist for “Best Use of Data (SEO)” at MENA Search Awards 2025 Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. Reffine share details of their award-nominated work with JLR MENA and OMG. Strategic collaboration with JLR MENA and OMG delivers measurable business impact through data-driven SEO Reffine, the web technology partner for Jaguar Land Rover […] Read More
Image: A Double Honor: INTREN & Lúnico Named Finalists for Two Categories at the MENA Search Awards 2025 A Double Honor: INTREN & Lúnico Named Finalists for Two Categories at the MENA Search Awards 2025 Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. The excitement at INTREN has officially doubled! We are incredibly proud and honored to announce that we have been shortlisted for two categories at the MENA Search Awards 2025 for our work with the premium […] Read More

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