Published by Sarah Power
Published Date 12.11.2024 
At Bonded, we believe in making connections that drive real impact. Whether it’s helping our clients connect with their audiences or fostering growth within our team, connection is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to share that this commitment has earned us two prestigious wins at the Global Social Media Awards: the Rising Star Award for our Media Assistant, Sasha Stewart, and Best Use of Research & Evaluation for our Winter 2023 campaign with NE1, delivered in partnership with Different Narrative.
Rising Star Award: Sasha Stewart
Sasha joined Bonded in 2022 as an apprentice and has quickly become a vital member of the team. Now a Media Assistant, Sasha plays a key role in managing both paid and organic social media campaigns. From crafting content strategies to delivering tailored performance reports, she ensures clients receive measurable results.
The judges recognised her proactive approach and the significant impact she’s made in such a short time:
“This individual has left a significant imprint on both the business and the team, despite such a short space of time. Their impressive achievements foreshadow a bright future ahead.”
Reflecting on the win, Sasha shared:
“Winning this award feels surreal! Bonded has been the perfect place to start my career, with a supportive team that’s helped me learn and grow every step of the way. It’s been a rewarding journey so far, and I’m looking forward to what’s next!”
Sarah Bell, Media Planning and Buying Manager, added:
“Sasha’s growth and drive are nothing short of inspiring. She embodies our ethos of connection, and this award is so well-deserved. We can’t wait to see her continue to flourish.”
Best Use of Research & Evaluation: NE1 Winter Campaign
Our second win highlights the success of our collaboration with Different Narrative on NE1’s Winter 2023 campaign. Tasked with increasing footfall to Newcastle’s city centre during a crucial time for local businesses, we used in-depth audience research to tailor our approach across Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat.
By aligning each platform’s strengths with audience behaviours, we delivered a campaign that exceeded all expectations, driving record footfall into Newcastle during the holiday season.
The judges were impressed by our approach:
“The campaign’s impressive use of research and segmentation, combined with relevant media selection and user-generated content, added depth and delivered excellent results.”
Kevin McEwan, our Media Director, commented:
“This campaign is a perfect example of what we can achieve with careful planning, creativity, and collaboration. NE1 is a fantastic client, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see our work recognised on a global stage.”
Steven Underwood, Managing Director of Bonded, also expressed his pride:
“These awards recognise the dedication, innovation and creativity our team brings to every project. It’s an honour to see our work celebrated on a global stage, and we’re excited to continue driving impactful results for our clients.”
Looking Ahead
These wins reflect our belief in the power of connection—whether it’s connecting brands with their audiences or empowering our team members to achieve their potential. A huge thank you to the Global Social Media Awards, our amazing clients, and of course, the Bonded team for making it all possible.
About Bonded
Bonded is the digital and media agency that prioritises connection. As a multi-award-winning agency, we help brands elevate their above and below-the-line media solutions. Because Bonded connects with you better than any other agency – you connect best with those who matter to you.
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