In front of an enthusiastic audience of 260 guests representing the breadth of newspaper and magazine publishing, distribution and retailing, the awards recognised those brands, titles, teams and companies who had demonstrated the drive and persistence necessary to win, said ACE.
“It was great to see so many entries, especially from categories such as Young Achiever of the year and Regional Newspaper of the year. I’d like to thank all the judges that painstakingly went through every submission. The quality of the award entries was exceptional and whether you have won an award or not, thank you for entering; you are all winners!” said ACE Chair James Beardow.
The winners ...
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Sun
Judges’ comments: “commendable, well-rounded and integrated newstrade campaign”
REGIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
Manchester Evening News
Judges’ comments: “promotions, strong content development and post terror attack engagement with audience”
MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR - CHILDREN’S
The Beano
Judges’ comments: “a clear circulation strategy and integrated multimedia approach”
MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR - SPECIALIST INTEREST
Crochet Now
Judges’ comments: “outstanding performance and supply chain efficiencies”
MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR - LIFESTYLE
BBC Gardeners World
Judges’ comments: “great product innovation and creative retail promotions”
FREE PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Balance
Judges’ comments: “a very slick reader proposition”
LAUNCH OF THE YEAR
Pokémon
Judges’ comments: “an impressive launch in a competitive sector”
CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Reads That Rock
Judges’ comments: “a clear plan, scale of execution and results”
DIGITAL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Times Higher Education Supplement
Judges’ comments: “impressive results, innovation and revenue generation”
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Waitrose
Judges’ comments: “clear strategy, innovative approach with strong industry relationships”
SUPPLY CHAIN COMPANY OF THE YEAR
HH&S
Judges’ comments “level of innovation and results”
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
HELLO!
Judges’ comments “extremely strong international activity and performance in a pressured market”
MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR
Immediate Media Newstrade Marketing Team
Judges’ comments: “innovation, impressive results and industry recognition”
YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
Lucy Wotherspoon
Judges’ comments: “clear and strong industry understanding, underpinned with a highly commercial mindset”
The awards were sponsored by: Smith News, JYL Hand to Hand, Holland Alexander & Fore Events, NewsPrinters, Mail Newspapers, Iberpress, Marketforce, Menzies Distribution, National Federation of Retail Newsagents, Distripress.
