The North's premier search marketing event, Benchmark Search Conference, is back for 2018 - and this year it's going to be better than ever, with more speakers, bigger brands and a larger venue

We're pleased to announce that applications are open for Benchmark 2018, taking place on 5th September at Hilton Manchester Deansgate.

Designed to attract the very best in digital marketing by award-winning agency Click Consult, the event’s content is tailored to the requirements of senior level digital marketing professionals looking to take their search marketing performance to the next level. It's an opportunity to pick up practical, profitable ideas from search professionals at the top of their game.

Why should you attend Benchmark?

Benchmark Search Conference is perfect for you if:

• You’re a senior marketing professional who’s passionate about achieving search marketing success
• You want inspiration to become a better marketer
• You’ve got a desire to learn and get actionable insights and practical advice from the best in the industry
• You want to meet other digital marketing professionals who are on your wavelength
• You’re not satisfied with simply ‘adequate’ performance when it comes to your brand’s online visibility
• You fancy spending a productive day out of the office in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere

Get involved in the discussion

As in 2017, we'll be running a dual-track approach offering you the chance to get involved by joining in with one of our panel discussions with speakers and other search innovators - ask the questions that matter to your company, and find out how to apply what you’ve learnt to your own marketing strategy.

What do previous attendees say about Benchmark?

Feedback after Benchmark 2017 was phenomenal. Here's a selection of the comments we received:

Attended the #Benchmarkconf2017 yesterday. Came away with my head crammed with ideas. Looking forward to next year

Thank you @ClickConsultLtd & your inspirational panel of insightful speakers. really insightful info on the past, present and future of SEO #BenchmarkConf2017

Another year, another great conference! Had a great day at #BenchmarkConf2017! Great speakers and venue! #RollOnNextYear

Highlights of last year’s event included:

• Canon Europe’s Omi Sido discussing RankBrain and what it means for the world of SEO in 2018
• Digital Marketing Strategist Bas van den Beld talking through the power of storytelling within content marketing
• Vodafone’s SEO Lead, Nick Wilsdon, on what brands needs to do to prepare for Google’s Mobile First Index
• Our own Head of PPC Dave Karellen talking about how to balance creativity and data for paid search success
• uSwitch.com's Head of Organic Acquistion Lukasz Zelenzy discussing the best tools to use to evaluate keyword opportunities

Attendees had the opportunity to network with fellow delegates from some of the world’s most recognisable brands, including Coca-Cola, Tesco, Autotrader, Man United, MoneySuperMarket and JD Williams.

Sound good? What are you waiting for?

Whether you’ve been before or you’re a Benchmark newbie, we’d love to see you this September! Tickets are free, however places are limited at this year's event. Secure your place today to avoid any disappointment!