The awards are a celebration of the businesses, teams and individuals propelling the growing independent publishing community. The PPA says entries were judged by an experienced panel and two new award categories were created for 2023 - Innovation of the Year and Video Content of the Year.
Winners were awarded from across the whole of the industry from highly respected editors, world-class writers, marketing experts, and commercial stars, innovative events and excellent digital products, to the design and creativity that bring these independent publishing brands to life.
The event was hosted by comedian, presenter, writer and actor Jen Brister. A regular presenter on BBC 6 Music, BBC Scotland and Juice FM, as well as a contributor to brands such as Diva, g2, Standard Issue and Huffington Post.
The winners have been announced as follows:
BUSINESS PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Fire Safety Matters, Western Business Media
CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
The New Boardroom Agenda, Sunday
COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Virgin Voyages Partnership, TTG Media
CONSUMER PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Slimming World Magazine, Slimming World
CONTENT PIECE OF THE YEAR
How much each device in your store is adding to your energy bill – RN Newtrade Media
COVER OF THE YEAR
Wanderlust April/May 2023, Wanderlust Travel Media
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Isabella Fernandes, OcadoLife, Sunday
DIGITAL PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Propolis, b2b marketing
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD
Every Person Counts, Assemble Media Group
EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Chloe McCulloch, Building, Assemble Media Group
EVENT OF THE YEAR
PONY Magazine Big Day Out, PONY Magazine, DJ Murphy
GAME CHANGER OF THE YEAR
Oliver Warley, Pink News
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (less than £3m)
Western Business Media
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (£3m to £10m)
Faversham House
INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Seymour
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (New Category 2023)
Propolis, b2b Marketing
LAUNCH/RE-LAUNCH OF THE YEAR
Logistics Matter, Western Business Media
MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR
TTG, TTG Media
MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
The Arts Society Magazine, The Arts Society
NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR
Fun to Learn Newsletter, Fun to Learn, Redan Publishing
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
The Women’s Running Podcast, Women’s Running, Anthem Publishing
SUBSCRIPTIONS STRATEGY OF THE YEAR
Utility Week, Faversham House
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Events Team, DJ Murphy
VIDEO CONTENT OF THE YEAR (New to 2023)
PONY Magazine Video Strategy, PONY Magazine, DJ Murphy
WRITER OF THE YEAR
Dave Rogers, Building, Assemble Media Group
Sajeeda Merali, PPA CEO comments: “These awards showcase the incredible businesses, talent, ideas and innovation that are spearheading growth within the independent publishing community. Advertisers and agencies continue to invest in these magazine brands for their quality trusted content and creative formats that produce engaging campaigns and superb results."
