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PPC & Social Ads in the North East

North East PPC That Turns Clicks
Into Customers.

Google Ads and paid social campaigns for businesses across the North East of England. From the Tyne to the Tees, we build PPC that drives genuine enquiries, sales, and measurable growth.

Dave Head
What You Get

PPC & Social Ads in the North East

No fluff. No jargon. Just proper work that moves your business forward.

Google Search Ads

Capture demand across the entire North East by placing your business at the top of Google. We research regionally relevant keywords, craft ads that resonate with local audiences, and drive conversions from every corner of the region.

Display & Remarketing

Re-engage visitors from across the region who browsed your site without converting. Our display and remarketing campaigns keep your brand visible until those North East prospects are ready to buy.

Social Media Ads

Paid social campaigns that reach audiences across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, and everywhere in between. We create Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads that connect with North East customers and deliver genuine ROI.

Local PPC & Geo-Targeting

Regional geo-targeting that covers the whole North East — Tyneside, Wearside, County Durham, Teesside, and Northumberland. We allocate budget strategically across the areas that matter most to your business.

Why PPC Matters

Why North East Businesses Need
Brilliant PPC.

The North East has a diverse and growing economy — from tech startups in Newcastle to manufacturing in Teesside, professional services in Durham, and creative industries on Wearside. PPC gives businesses across the region the ability to compete on a level playing field, reaching customers the moment they search.

  • Reach customers across every major North East town and city instantly
  • Scale campaigns up or down to match seasonal demand across the region
  • Target multiple locations simultaneously with tailored messaging for each area
  • Measure performance transparently so you know exactly what the region delivers
Why Northern

Why North East Businesses
Choose Northern.

We’re a North East agency, born and bred. Based in Sunderland with clients from Berwick to Darlington, we understand the regional market better than any London agency ever could — and we pair that local knowledge with FTSE 250-level PPC expertise.

FTSE 250 Experience
We manage PPC for Law Debenture, a FTSE 250 investment trust, delivering +284% traffic growth. North East businesses get that same standard of campaign management.
No Wasted Budget
At Capture Expense, we cut untargeted impressions and achieved +285% conversion rate by focusing spend on high-intent keywords. We apply the same discipline across every regional campaign.
Transparent Spend
Honest, jargon-free reporting that shows exactly where your money goes. No hidden fees, no padded management costs — just clear results.
Multi-Channel Expertise
Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok — we run campaigns across every platform that reaches North East audiences, tailored to how each community engages online.
North East PPC Specialists

PPC Built for Businesses
From Tyne to Tees.

We work with businesses across the entire North East — Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, Darlington, and Northumberland. Whether you serve one town or the whole region, we build campaigns that match your reach and maximise your return.

+284%
PPC Traffic (Law Debenture)
+285%
Conversion Rate (Capture Expense)
+145%
Organic Traffic (STACK Leisure)
FTSE 250
Client Portfolio
PPC & Social Ads in the North East Projects

Our Work in
PPC & Social Ads in the North East.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Real recommendations from real people.

“I’ve been incredibly impressed with David’s quality of work since I started working with him back in 2014. He still amazes me with his creativity, the speed of delivery plus he always keeps his word when he sets a time frame. You couldn’t work with anyone else who could be as collaborative, as creative, as David.”

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Mark Voermans
Enterprise Sales, Cloud & AI — Client since 2014

“Dave’s creativity was important to the creation of Gentoo’s outstanding new website. His designs are not only visually engaging but also meet accessible standards and user needs. He goes above and beyond to meet deadlines, displaying dedication and perseverance to ensure designs meet user needs.”

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Lisa McClure
User Centred Design Researcher — Managed Dave at Gentoo

“Dave has an unmatched level of creativity and energy — when you place these two together you get a creative genius who does not stop until he takes the project from good to great. His commitment to the brand standards is contagious. I am confident Dave will be a true asset in any team.”

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Alina Pascarel
citizenM Hotels — Worked with Dave on brand design
PPC & Social Ads in the North East FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about our PPC & Social Ads in the North East service.

It depends on your reach and competition. A business targeting one town might spend from £500/month, while a regional campaign covering Tyne to Tees will need more. We managed Law Debenture’s national campaign to +284% traffic growth and apply the same strategic budgeting at every scale.

Yes — that’s one of our specialities. We set up location-specific ad groups with tailored copy for each area, so your messaging resonates whether someone is searching from Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, or Middlesbrough.

We’re based in Sunderland and have spent over thirteen years working with businesses across the region. We understand the local economy, seasonal trends, and what motivates North East customers to click and convert.

Ads go live within days and we see actionable data within the first fortnight. Regional campaigns benefit from larger audiences, so data accumulates quickly. At Capture Expense, focused restructuring delivered +285% conversion rate improvement.

Absolutely. For STACK Leisure we combined PPC with SEO and email marketing, delivering +145% organic traffic growth. For Law Debenture we paired PPC with video and branding. Multi-channel strategies nearly always outperform PPC alone.

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What clients say

Real reviews from businesses like yours.

5.0 (32 reviews)

Had a website made from scratch was done within 4 days and turn around was great.

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Reece Storey
Web Design

Great service overall. It's been a real pleasure working with Dave and his team. They've helped strengthen our business presence and brand identity through our website and are always on hand to offer support and go the extra mile. We're looking forward to continuing to work with Dave and the Northern Digital team on future projects as our business grows.

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Ben Wilson
Web Design, Branding

Very good experience, very knowledgable and trustworthy. Highly recommend.

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Flix Electrics
Web Design
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