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  • PPA Awards 2024 – winners revealed

    PPA Awards 2024 – winners revealed

    The PPA awards recognise the outstanding and diverse work of businesses and individuals across every corner of the dynamic and vibrant specialist media sector.

    Over 55 publishing professionals, from a variety of consumer and B2B businesses, and including members of the PPA’s Next Gen Board, reviewed and judged hundreds of entries from more than 70 companies.

    The 27 categories span the industry’s talent – from highly skilled editors, world-class writers, marketing experts, and commercial leaders, to product excellence – design, subscriptions, podcasts, data, newsletters, and events; to the businesses and industry initiatives that are charting progress in important areas like sustainability and ED&I.

    PPA CEO Sajeeda Merali comments: “The quality of the winning consumer and business entries is testament to the fantastic talent and work that our members’ create and the value that trusted media brings to the communities it engages.”

    THE WINNERS:

    • Campaign of the Year: Good Food App x Nadiya Hussain, Immediate
    • Content Marketing Agency of the Year: Think
    • Cover of the Year: Women’s Health, Hearst UK
    • Designer of the Year: Mark Hickling, Britannica’s What on Earth! Magazine
    • Columnist of the Year: Alice Goodman, Prospect, Prospect Publishing
    • Special Interest Brand of the Year: New Scientist, Harmsworth Media
    • Community Engagement Award: MadeForMums Top Testers Club, Immediate
    • Team of the Year: Delegate Sales, emap
    • Editor of the Year (B2B): Jamie Carpenter, ENDS Report, Haymarket Media Group
    • Writer of the Year: Clare Wilson, New Scientist, Harmsworth Media
    • Event of the Year (B2B): Dezeen Awards, Dezeen
    • Subscriptions Initiative of the Year: The Great Renewals Revamp!, Immediate
    • Diversity & Inclusion Award: Building on the Foundation of Inclusivity, Immediate
    • Sustainability Initiative of the Year: Haymarket Impact: Shaping a Better Future
    • Innovation of the Year: Channel Accelerator – Powered by Nexus, The Channel Company
    • Media Brand of the Year (B2B): Building, Assemble Media Group
    • Employer of the Year: Faversham House
    • Media Brand of the Year (B2C): SheerLuxe
    • Commercial Partnership of the Year (B2C): Macmillan Coffee Mornings x Good Food: Ditch The Doily, Immediate
    • Event of the Year (B2C): PONY Magazine Big Day Out, DJ Murphy
    • Newsletter of the Year: Heart Matters, British Heart Foundation
    • Podcast of the Year: Media Confidential, Prospect Publishing
    • Commercial Partnership of the Year (B2B): Dezeen x Bentley
    • Data Initiative of the Year: Re-inventing renewals, Immediate
    • Industry Partner of the Year: Atlas
    • Children’s Brand of the Year: Britannica’s What on Earth! Magazine
    • Editor of the Year (B2C): Tom Howard, The Garden, The Royal Horticultural Society

    With thanks to PPA strategic partners: Air Business, Pensord, Shutterstock Editorial, Workbooks

    Event Partners: Acorn, CLA, ESco, Evessio, dsb.net, Flume, Magnetic, NLA Media Access, PLS, Simon Kucher

  • PPA Next Gen Awards open for entries

    PPA Next Gen Awards open for entries

    The PPA Next Gen Awards recognise the top 30 rising stars under the age of 30, currently working in consumer magazine and business media in the UK.

    From dynamic data analysts, events experts, and driven sales executives; to marketing and insight stars, engaging writers, boundary-pushing people professionals, and finance wizards – we look to celebrate the individuals in our industry whose achievements and skills are shaping the future.

    We encourage entries and nominations from individuals, across business and consumer media, with diverse talents and backgrounds to share their achievements.

    Eligibility: applicants and nominees must have been born on or after 30 June 1994.

    Entry deadline Wednesday 17 July.

    Winners will be celebrated at an invite-only event on 17 October at the Mondrian London Shoreditch.

    As part of the PPA Next Gen Awards, we search for future creators who have showcased exceptional work during their studies and display promise to be the talent of tomorrow.

    Eligibility: open to current final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students on PPA accredited courses, as well as recent graduates of these courses (2023). There is no cost to enter the PPA Student of the Year and the entry deadline is Wednesday 17 July.

    Find out more about the PPA Next Gen Awards and the PPA Student of the Year, here.

  • Industry experts gather to judge the 2024 PPA Awards

    Industry experts gather to judge the 2024 PPA Awards

    The PPA Awards champion businesses and individuals from every corner of the specialist media sector. The 27 categories recognise innovation and outstanding work – from highly respected editors, world-class writers, marketing experts, and commercial stars, to the designs, digital products, creativity, and events that bring our brands to life. 

    The shortlist will be announced later this month, and the winners revealed at City Central at the HAC on 26 June 2024.

    You can see who was on the 2024 judging panel here. For more details about the PPA Awards, and to book tickets, click here.

  • New category: PPA Community Engagement Award

    New category: PPA Community Engagement Award

    The judges will be looking to understand how entrants deliver content and value to their audience, as well as opportunities for commercial monetisation. Publishers will need to be able to demonstrate the impact of their activity – engagement, audience growth, commercial performance, as well as evidence of advertiser ROI.

    Beth Crane, PPA Next Gen Board member and Affiliates Director, Immediate Media commented:“We designed the Community Engagement award to showcase inspiring examples of brands who are building spaces for meaningful conversation with their special interest audiences. In an era where authenticity is key, we’re excited to hear from those who demonstrate how creating these spaces allows them to stay aligned to their audience’s interests and values. And in turn, helps them to deliver highly trusted content”.

    Sophie Eke, PPA Next Gen Board mentor and Chief Marketing Officer, Arc added: “I am thrilled to see the hard work of the PPA Next Gen Board result in a new Community Engagement category for this year’s PPA awards. Specialist communities are extremely valuable, they provide relevant and engaging content and promote individuality and trust with our audiences. We hope the new award will inspire PPA members to showcase their communities and the power they hold to inform trusted content which is firmly at the heart of business and consumer media.”

    The PPA Next Gen Board is a group of fifteen aspiring under 30s who have been chosen from across the industry to work in tandem and collaboratively with the main PPA board to help shape the future of the specialist interest media sector.

    PPA members and independent publishers receive discounts on Awards entries. Entry deadline: 9 February 2024. Eligibility period: 1 Jan 2023 – 31 Jan 2024. You can find out more and enter here.

  • PPA Scotland Award winners revealed

    PPA Scotland Award winners revealed

    You can see the photos from the night here.

    The awards highlight the exceptional individuals and companies who delivered outstanding work over the last year – from highly respected editors, world-class writers, and commercial teams, to innovative events, digital products, and creativity that bring the brands to life.

    The entries, judged by an expert panel from across the industry, were plentiful and diverse. From small and large companies across consumer and B2B to start-ups and those that have been flying the flag for publishing for years.

    John Innes, PPA Scotland Chair commented: “The broad range of winners across all the PPA Award categories shows that innovation, ideas and inspiration within the specialist media sector in Scotland is thriving. What makes us special – our trusted content and focus on communities – is continuing to attract engaged audiences, strong commercial partnerships and exceptional talent.”

    Winners

    • Writer of the Year – Michael McEwan, DC Thomson
    • Young Journalist of the Year – Lucy Fitzgerald, Radge Media
    • Designer of the Year – Phil Tristram, CA Magazine, River Group
    • Columnist of the Year – Michael McEwan, DC Thomson
    • Editorial Photograph of the Year – “If not me, who?” (Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP), Holyrood
    • Newsletter of the Year – Tes Scotland
    • Event of the Year – Holyrood’s 500th Issue Reception, Holyrood Events
    • Podcast of the Year – Murder in the Granite City, The Scottish Sun, News UK
    • Brand Extension of the Year – Adelaide Summer Festival Guide 2023, List Publishing
    • Media Brand of the Year – Holyrood Communications
    • Independent Publishing Company of the Year – We Are Makers
    • Supplement/Special of the Year – Cycling World Championships, International Media Sales, White Light CM
    • Editor of the Year – Mandy Rhodes, Holyrood, Holyrood Communications
    • Launch/Relaunch of the Year – Tea Shack News Rebooted, Step Change in Safety
    • Customer/Member Title of the Year – IQ, Mensa, Think Publishing
    • Business Title of the Year – HolyroodDaily, Holyrood Communications
    • Consumer Title of the Year – Bunkered Online, DC Thomson
    • Cover of the Year – CA Magazine, ICAS Accounting, River Group ltd

    With thanks to PPA Scotland Awards partners: Acorn Web Offset, Evessio, The International Magazine Centre, Midton, Shutterstock, and PLS.

  • PPA Independent Publisher Award winners announced

    PPA Independent Publisher Award winners announced

    You can view photos from the night here.

    The entries were judged by a highly 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.

    Sajeeda Merali, PPA CEO commented: “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.”

    Winners:

    • 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 for 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 for 2023) – PONY Magazine Video Strategy, PONY Magazine, DJ Murphy
    • Writer of the Year – Dave Rogers, Building, Assemble Media Group

    You can view photos from the night here.

  • PPA Scotland Awards open for entries

    PPA Scotland Awards open for entries

    With 22 categories to enter there’s something for every job function and organisation – from highly respected editors, world-class writers, and commercial teams, to the designs and creativity that bring our brands to life, innovative events, and excellent digital products.

    Entries are encouraged from both b2b and b2c publishers, and those with diverse backgrounds and job roles. The rigorous judging process and expert judging panel ensure that truly standout work is celebrated.

    Entry deadline: Friday 15 September
    Eligibility period: 1 June 2022 – 30 July 2023
    Special offer: get five entries for the price of three

    PPA members receive discount on entry and attendance rates, find out more and enter here.

  • PPA Awards 2023

    PPA Awards 2023

    The PPA Awards are the most prestigious platform to recognise the incredible work of businesses and individuals across every corner of the publishing industry. With 27 categories across B2B and consumer media, and judged by a panel of 48 senior executives, there was recognition of creativity, progressive industry initiatives including ED&I and talent.

    New categories introduced this year include: Employer of the Year; Newsletter of the Year; and Data Initiative of the Year.

    PPA CEO Sajeeda Merali comments: “The PPA Awards are about recognising and rewarding the talented people, the innovative work and the dynamic media publishers, suppliers and partners that make up our vibrant industry. The work of our highly respected editors and world-class writers; the contribution of our market-leading product and data experts; the output of our marketing and commercial teams; the design and creativity that brings our brands to life on screen, on the page and through events. The work that, once combined, helps audiences – both business and consumer – in every aspect of their day to day lives. A huge congratulations to all who were recognised at this year’s awards.”

    PPA Chair and CEO Harmsworth, Nina Wright comments: “Business Excellence covers a broad range of areas – from commercial and operational success, to how its people embody the company values and how it can influence its audiences for the betterment of society. Alongside a clear vision for its future, Bauer has demonstrated the importance of using their brands and influence to continually stand up for the issues that matter most to their readers and their teams.”

    To view photos from the night, click here.

    THE WINNERS:

    • PPA Chairs Business Excellence Award: Bauer
    • PPA Campaign of the Year: Not4Sale, Broadcast, Media Business Insight
      Category sponsored by dsb.net
    • PPA Children’s Brand of the Year: The Week Junior, Future
    • PPA Columnist of the year: Ingrid Fuchs, Nursing Times, Emap
    • PPA Commercial Partnership of the Year (Business): 24 Hours in Farming, #Farm24, Farmers Guardian, Arc
    • PPA Commercial Partnership of the Year (Consumer): Everyone’s Game, Elle & Nike, Heart UK
      Category sponsored by Magnetic
    • PPA Content Marketing Agency of the Year: Sunday
    • PPA Cover of the Year: Country Life, Future
      Category sponsored by Shutterstock Editorial
    • PPA Data Initiative of the Year: Christmas Renewals Subscriptions Campaign, Our Media
      Category sponsored by PLS
    • PPA Designer of the Year: Jess Hibbert, Saga Magazine, Saga
      Category sponsored by Affino
    • PPA Diversity & Inclusion Award: Reach
    • PPA Editor of the Year (Business Media): Chloe McCulloch, Building Assemble Media Group
    • PPA Editor of the Year (Consumer Media): Lewis Corner, GAY TIMES, GT Group
    • PPA Employer or the Year – Immediate Media
    • PPA Event of the Year (Business Media): Nursing Times Workforce Summit & Awards, emap. Category sponsored by Evessio
    • PPA Event of the Year (Consumer Media): New Scientist Live, Harmsworth Media
      Category sponsored by Vive
    • PPA Industry Partner of the year: Marketforce
    • PPA Innovation of the Year: Propolis, B2B Marketing
    • PPA Magazine Retailer of the Year: M&S (FORE Partnership)
    • PPA Media Brand of the Year (Business Media): Campaign, HaymarketCategory sponsored by Affino
    • PPA Media Brand of the Year (Consumer Media): Good Housekeeping, Hearst UK
      Category sponsored by Air Business
    • PPA Newsletter of the Year: SheerLuxe Daily Newsletter, SheerLuxe
    • PPA Podcast of the Year: Room 106, Planning, Haymarket Media Group
    • PPA Special Interest Magazine/Brand of the Year: WIRED, Conde Nast
      Category sponsored by Antails
    • PPA Subscriptions Initiative of the Year: The Grocer Going for Growth, William Reed
      Category sponsored by ESco
    • PPA Sustainability Initiative of the year: TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes, TTG Media
    • PPA Team of the Year (Business Media): Dezeen editorial team, Dezeen
    • PPA Team of the Year (Consumer Media): RadioTimes.com, Immediate Media
    • PPA Writer of the Year: Graham Lawton, New Scientist, Harmsworth Media
  • Our top tips to ace your Awards entry

    Our top tips to ace your Awards entry

    Winning a PPA Award (or even being shortlisted) shows you’re at the top of your game, it can help you attract new talent, and it’s a great way to reward your team for their hard work. The PPA Awards are the most current and prestigious platform to recognise your incredible work.

    So, you and your team have been beavering away creating content, products, and partnerships that bring genuine value to your audience. Whether you’re a small or large business, b2b or b2c, our judges are looking to champion the unique and deep engagement you foster as a specialist content provider.

    Our 27 categories celebrate almost every job function and every area of magazine media, so there’s a category for everyone and every business. Check them out here if you haven’t already.

    To enter you only need to detail your success in 500 words and upload a maximum of three supporting documents.


    Our judges are experts in their fields, but they have many entries to look through. Follow these tips to ensure you’re a cut above the rest:

    • Get familiar with the criteria. Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how your work meets each of the criteria points. Don’t go over 500 words and make sure your entry is clear and concise. Try to make your entry memorable by being passionate and really selling your story.

    • Context, context, context. Include specific commercial/growth figures which clearly show results in relation to business goals. Don’t worry if you’re an independent publisher, our judges won’t be comparing your figures to the big players, just to your objectives. Anything you share will remain confidential.

    • Display exceptional knowledge of the target audience(s). Your strategy, goals, content/products, and results should show you can deliver what your audience wants – even if they don’t know that’s what they want!

    • The future of special interest media is sustainable and inclusive regardless of race, gender, class, or disability. Showcase a commitment to D&I and sustainability throughout your entry where relevant. Whether that’s an inclusive workplace, or a product or campaign which serves underrepresented communities or establishes your business commitment to a sustainable future.

    • Make it easy for the judges. It’s crucial you provide easily accessible and concise supporting documents. You can only upload 3 documents (up to 40MB each) so make the right choice. If you’re providing links to information behind a pay wall, please make sure to include login details for our judges. Testimonials, videos, and infographics are a nice touch where appropriate.

    Entries close on Thursday 23 February – enter now