The PPA says this year’s awards attracted an incredible breadth of entries. More than 48 judges from across the industry, including members of the PPA’s Next Gen Board, took part in the judging process, bringing diverse perspectives from all corners of the publishing landscape.
The categories this year include new digital awards to reflect the direction of the sector, added the PPA.
From editors and writers, marketers, and commercial, to products like podcasts, newsletters, subscriptions, data, and events. The awards also recognise the initiatives driving progress in sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, and beyond.
Sajeeda Merali, CEO of the PPA, said: “This year’s winners showcase the extraordinary calibre of talent across both consumer and business publishing. They reflect the unique value of trusted editorial brands, and the deep connections our brands continue to build with audiences. The quality of work produced by everyone on the shortlist is a true celebration of everything that makes our industry so important to consumers, commercial partners, and the creative sector overall.”
The evening also included a tribute to former PPA CEO Barry McIlheney who died earlier this month. McIlheney was CEO from 2010-2020, and journalist and writer David Hepworth took to the stage to pay tribute.
The winners
AUDIO CONTENT OF THE YEAR
The Campaign Podcast, Haymarket Media Group
BEST DIGITAL PRODUCT OR SERVICE
Radio Times App, Immediate
BEST USE OF AI
AI Email Marketing Success, William Reed
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
Hearst UK
CAMPAIGN FOR GOOD
Targeting Health Inequalities, MIMS Learning, Haymarket Media Group
COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)
Ford Pro & What Car? Vans, Haymarket Media Group
COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER)
Good Food & Morrisons, Immediate
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
C+D Community, Citeline
CONTENT MARKETING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Think
COVER OF THE YEAR
‘Adam Brody’, Stylist, The Stylist Group
DATA INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
The inSight accelerator, Infopro Digital Services
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Jessica Lockett, Stylist, The Stylist Group
DIGITAL CHANGEMAKER(S) OF THE YEAR
Nathan Bamsey, William Reed
DIGITAL PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER)
SheerLuxe
DIGITAL PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)
William Reed
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
TTG, TTG Media
EDITOR OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)
Colin Marrs, Construction News, emap
EDITOR OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER)
Daniel Bennett, BBC Science Focus, Our Media
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Bauer Media
EVENT OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)
LegalTechTalk
EVENT OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER)
New Scientist Live, Harmsworth Media
INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Marketforce
MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)
Campaign, Haymarket Media Group
MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER)
Stylist, Stylist Group
NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR
New Scientist Book Club, New Scientist, Harmsworth Media
SPECIAL INTEREST BRAND OF THE YEAR
BBC History Magazine / HistoryExtra, Immediate
SUBSCRIPTIONS / MARKETING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Customer-First Subscriptions Strategy, Nat Geo Kids and Nat Geo Little Kids Magazine, Creature & Co.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
From Couch to Carbon Zero: Climate Action at Immediate
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Digital Marketing Team, William Reed
TECH PARTNER OF THE YEAR
NLA Media Access
VIDEO CONTENT OF THE YEAR
Superdrug - The Edit Magazine Video Series, The River Group
WRITER/ COLUMNIST OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER)
Hayley Campbell, British GQ, Condé Nast
WRITER/ COLUMNIST OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)
Mark Ritson, Marketing Week, Centaur Media
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