The theme of the 2015 list will be Progress and entitled ‘The Progress 1000.’ This year will also see the launch of a new chapter within the list, ‘Progress Makers’, which will sit alongside 16 other categories including ‘Newsmakers’ (spinners , marketers and TV journalists) , ‘Screensavers’ (TV chiefs, comedy and drama), ‘Trendsetters’, ‘Globetrotter’s and ‘Rising Stars’, covering influencers across the complete spectrum of London life including the arts, business, property, politics, science, and more.
The Progress 1000 will be officially announced at an event to celebrate the capital’s most influential figures on 16th September which will be held at the brand new Crossrail station in Canary Wharf – one of ten new major stations under construction in central London and Docklands – and will be the first event of its kind to take place in this location.
The London Evening Standard will publish a commemorative book and interactive app which will include the full listings and complete profiles of all those who have made the list. The book is sponsored by the Berkeley Group and will be released at the party on 16th September, along with the app.
Dominic de Terville, Head of Sponsorship and Events, ESI Media, said: “The Progress 1000 event will bring to life stories of progress from each of the sponsors in a unique and compelling way - from ambient entertainment to a curated exhibition of articles of progress. ESI’s multi-platform campaign in the lead-up to the event provides the sponsors with an unrivalled integrated partnership.”
Ajay Teli, Head of Strategic Consumer Communications for Canary Wharf Group Plc said: “The London Evening Standard’s annual list is a true celebration of those who influence the capital and with Canary Wharf recognised as one of the most influential business, shopping, leisure and residential districts in the world. We are proud to be a headline sponsor for this important campaign as it will add an exciting level of energy to the Canary Wharf Estate, illustrating the strength of our culture, and complementing our established, yet diverse lifestyle offering.”
Peter Bates, Head of Brand and Marketing, EMEA at Citi, said: “ESI Media provide the ideal platform for us to talk about the work we do. For more than 200 years Citi have backed some of the greatest examples of human endeavour. From funding the construction of the Panama Canal to backing the space shuttle we have a long history of supporting those with bold ambition. With this year’s theme of progress this is the perfect partnership for us.”
Will Parkes, External Affairs Director, Crossrail said: “We are delighted to host the Progress 1000 event at the Crossrail Canary Wharf station, one of ten new stations currently under construction in central London and Docklands. When it opens in 2018, Crossrail will be the most significant addition to London’s transport network in a generation and will transform how millions of people travel in the capital, cutting journey times and supporting regeneration. This unique event will showcase the scale of Crossrail and provide an opportunity to experience the new railway being delivered for London and the South East.”
Editorial coverage of the ‘Progress 1000’ started in the Evening Standard yesterday.
