The next big thing for 2027 in marketing, advertising & media
Prolific North Live, our flagship event for media, marketing and advertising professionals, is back for 2026 – with tickets now available.
Taking place on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at SISTER (Renold Building), Manchester, Prolific North Live will once again bring together hundreds of senior leaders from across the region for a day dedicated to the ideas, strategies and innovations that will shape the year ahead.
As the pace of change across marketing, media and technology continues to accelerate, organisations are under increasing pressure to separate genuine opportunities from passing trends. AI continues to evolve, consumer behaviour is shifting faster than ever, and proving marketing effectiveness remains a priority for brands and agencies alike.
That’s why the theme for Prolific North Live 2026 is:
The next big thing for 2027 in marketing, advertising & media
Rather than adding to the noise, this year’s event is designed to help attendees cut through it.
Across a packed day of expert-led sessions, practical case studies and industry discussions, Prolific North Live will explore the strategies, technologies and thinking that will matter most as businesses prepare for 2027.
Whether you’re leading a marketing team, growing an agency, developing media strategy or building the next generation of marketing technology, you’ll leave with practical ideas and actionable insights to take back to your business.
Two stages, one future-focused agenda
This year’s programme will be split across two dedicated content stages, each tackling the industry’s biggest opportunities from a different perspective.
The Strategy Spotlight Stage will focus on the high-level strategic shifts transforming modern marketing. Sessions will explore new playbooks, challenge established thinking and provide practical frameworks that marketing leaders can immediately implement within their organisations.
Alongside it, the Trendsetters Stage will look to the future, showcasing emerging technologies, changing consumer behaviours and the campaigns redefining what’s possible. Expect in-depth case studies, innovative thinking and conversations around the trends set to shape the marketing landscape over the next 12 months and beyond.
Built for senior decision-makers
Prolific North Live is designed for the people shaping the future of the industry.
The event will welcome mid-to-senior level professionals, including CMOs, marketing directors, ecommerce leaders, agency founders and leadership teams, media owners and technology specialists from across the North.
As always, the focus will remain firmly on thought leadership over sales pitches, with every session created to offer genuine value, practical takeaways and real-world examples from organisations driving change across the sector.
Join us in Manchester
From strategic insight and emerging trends to meaningful networking opportunities, Prolific North Live 2026 promises to be an essential date in the calendar for anyone working across marketing, advertising and media.
Mark your diary for Wednesday 18 November 2026, when the industry comes together at SISTER (Renold Building), Manchester, to explore what’s next for marketing, media and advertising and prepare for the opportunities that 2027 will bring.
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