We are delighted to announce that William Reed won four awards at the prestigious PPA Awards, held in London on 25th June.
The PPA Awards recognise the very best in publishing, and the judging was extremely competitive this year, with record entries and a number of new categories attracting more interest from the media industry.
The awards are judged by the media industry for the media industry, and underscore the exceptional work these teams are doing to support William Reed’s digital transformation, and commercial product development strategy. It also recognises the opportunities it creates for our commercial partners, and the content and intelligence tools and services we are able to offer our subscribers and registered users.
Commenting on the award wins John Barnes, William Reed’s Chief Digital Officer said: “To receive such recognition from the PPA and our industry peers is a humbling and highly rewarding moment. Everyone in the central digital teams work hard to support the William Reed business, finding innovative and creative solutions to challenges we face. Working with our market leading brands and the excellent editorial, sales and marketing teams across the business to deliver success. The publisher of the year award is a recognition for everyone at William Reed, and an accolade we are delighted to receive”.
The four awards are:
Digital Changemaker of the Year – Nathan Bamsey
Nathan’s passion, creativity, and drive for innovation continue to set new standards. Nathan impressed judges “by highlighting the impact that implementing tech, tools, and best practices can have on revenue, bottlenecks, and company-wide workflows”.
Best Use of AI – Marbot, our marketing email solution
The Marbot initiative is a brilliant example of how William Reed is embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance it’s marketing capabilities. This award celebrates the team’s ingenuity in harnessing AI to deliver smarter, more effective communications.
Team of the Year – Digital Marketing
William Reed’s digital marketing team has gone from strength to strength, demonstrating collaboration, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This well-deserved win reflects the excellent work they do day in and day out. This team impressed judges with “their dedication to innovating within the business to drive real change, their unrivalled collaboration, and the fantastic results”.
Publisher of the Year – William Reed
To be named Publisher of the Year, in this category’s inaugural year is a notable achievement, and a testament to the collective talent, hard work, and vision of everyone across the organisation. The PPA judges commended William Reed for “it’s inspiring tech-led transformation story, and impressive digital strategy which has had a huge impact on results across the business”.
The PPA Awards recognise the very best in publishing with four wins – across individual, team, innovation, and company-wide categories – is a powerful endorsement of the talent, creativity, and dedication that runs through every part of William Reed.
A full list of winners is available here