The Handy Marketing Company (THMC) took home the ‘Best Low Budget Campaign’ award at the UK Social Media Awards 2025.
The award recognised its exceptional work with Domestic Abuse Education (DAE) — a project to help raise awareness of domestic abuse through a national workplace campaign.
The Handy Marketing Company, founded by Clair Bryant triumphed against major national contenders, including Battenhall & GE HealthCare, Currys & iSite TV, iProspect & Elizabeth Arden, Naturally Social & Wiltshire Police, Sepsis Research FEAT, and Trapeze Media & Molo.
The judges described THMC’s campaign as “a standout for its clear SMART objectives, strong structure and powerful purpose.”
Their speech also praised the team’s ability to deliver impressive results on a low budget – using data to demonstrate real impact – as exceptional.
“With multiple organisations signing up for training and numerous policy downloads, this campaign didn’t just raise awareness of a critical workplace issue, it drove meaningful change — a true example of purpose-led marketing done right.”
Human-Centred Marketing that Changes Lives
Working alongside Sharon Livermore MBE, founder of Domestic Abuse Education, THMC developed a digital strategy to engage employers and HR professionals in understanding how to better support employees experiencing domestic abuse.
The campaign combined strategic content planning with authentic storytelling and achieved:
- +102% increase in post impressions on LinkedIn
- +89% increase in engagement rate
- +76% follower growth across social media platforms
- Significant inbound enquiries from HR and wellbeing professionals
- Direct training bookings and policy downloads
Clair said: “This award is incredibly meaningful — not just because it recognises great marketing, but because it highlights an issue that affects so many.
“Working with Sharon and Domestic Abuse Education has shown how strategic communication can create awareness, compassion, and real workplace change, even on the tightest of budgets.”
Sharon Livermore MBE added: “The Handy Marketing Company took our message and made it resonate.
“They brought empathy, creativity, and professionalism — helping us reach organisations across the UK and drive genuine action. I’m thrilled to see them recognised nationally for their work.”
The awards ceremony in London brought together leading agencies, brands, and digital professionals from across the UK.
