Whyy? Change announced as Sheffield DM’s latest sponsor

24th July 2023

Rotherham-based training and apprenticeships provider, Whyy? Change, is backing Sheffield DM’s biggest-ever marketing event as their latest sponsor.

Sheffield DM, the biggest event for digital marketers in the North, will host a line-up of the best names in digital marketing who will be sharing their wisdom on all things SEO, Content Marketing, Digital PR, Marketing Strategy and Paid Media.

Whyy? Change joins the likes of Evoluted, Sitebulb, Diginius, clockworkTalent, unLTD, LensGo, and Peek & Poke who are all backing Sheffield DM, which takes place at Sheffield’s Octagon Centre this summer.  

The announcement comes as Whyy? Change solidifies their partnership with Sheffield DM following an appearance from Laura Stead, Freelance Marketer and Whyy? Change’s Head of CIM Marketing, who delivered an inspiring talk on ‘How to Make Marketing Rewarding Beyond Financial Gain’ at Sheffield DM last year.

Dan Rawley, Marketing Manager at Evoluted and Sheffield DM Co-Organiser, said: “We're delighted to have Whyy? Change sponsoring August's event. Sheffield DM has always been about creating a forum for learning, personal growth and career development, so we feel this partnership is a perfect fit. Whyy? Change staff and apprentices have been regular attendees and supporters of our evening meetup events for a long time now, so it's great to formalise our relationship in this way. Their sponsorship helps us scale our events further and help upskill more marketers across South Yorkshire and beyond.”

Ray Byrne, CEO of Whyy? Change, said: “We’ve been loyal supporters of Sheffield DM, as it never fails to deliver insight and inspiration from digital marketing industry experts. We’re confident that Sheffield will be the next hub for digital industries, we see that every day through our growing cohorts of digital marketing apprentices, and we’re excited to be playing a part in it.”

Whyy? Change’s Head of Communications, Matthew Trueman said: “The Whyy? Change ethos is to provide apprentices with both professional qualifications and experiences that they wouldn’t usually have the opportunity to access. Sheffield DM has it all when it comes to sharing the latest knowledge and industry insights from the region’s top marketing talent. These events help inspire the marketing rockstars of tomorrow which is why we’re thrilled to be partnering with Sheffield DM.”

Matthew added: “We’re committed to upskilling marketers from all sectors and supporting charitable organisations too, sponsoring Sheffield DM has provided us with the opportunity to donate our tickets to Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity. We’re proud to be giving back to a local charity that plays such an important role in Rotherham.”

Sheffield DM is South Yorkshire’s biggest digital marketing meetup. Run by award-winning digital agency Evoluted, Sheffield DM hosts top marketing talent from across the country to share their skills and knowledge with the local marketing community. Hosting bi-monthly events, Sheffield DM combines the best speakers, talks and QA panels with networking, socialising and recruitment opportunities.

Tickets are still available for August’s Sheffield DM meet-up to be held at the Octagon Centre (University of Sheffield Campus) on 31st August 2023 (9:30am-4:30pm): https://www.sheffielddm.co.uk/