The PPA Awards 2024

Campaign of the Year

Winner

Winner: Good Food App x Nadiya Hussain, Immediate

Judges comments

This campaign has shown outstanding performance against KPIs, as well as the creative delivery of exceptional value to the audience. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/dsb-net-highRes_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: The Post Office scandal, Computer Weekly, TechTarget

Judges comments

A very special mention granted to Computer Weekly’s infamous campaign and the far-reaching impact it has had beyond the sector in which it operates. An outstanding piece of investigative and campaign journalism.

Children's Brand of the Year

Winner

Britannica's What on Earth! Magazine

Description

An unrelenting focus on understanding the needs of their readership to create content that is interactive and informative.

Columnist/Expert Contributor of the Year

Winner

Alice Goodman, Prospect, Prospect Publishing

Description

Judges felt Alice had a wide grasp of the subject matter and that her writing was impactful, despite the complex nature of the subject.

Commercial Partnership of the Year (Business)

Winner

Winner: Dezeen x Bentley

Judges' comments

Judges called this partnership truly unique and exciting, showing both scale and value. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/logo-flume-sales-training.svg" style="width: 25%;">

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Virgin Voyages partnership, TTG, TTG Media

Judges' comments

Judges were impressed by the tactical response to a brief and over delivery on KPIs.

Commercial Partnership of the Year (Consumer)

Winner

Macmillan Coffee Mornings x Good Food: Ditch The Doily, Immediate

Description

Judges felt this campaign had real purpose and was a great example of improving performance via a renewed approach. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/Light_Logo_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Community Engagement Award - new for 2024

Winner

MadeForMums Top Testers Club, Immediate

Description

Judges recognised a strong monetisation plan alongside a comprehensive approach to community engagement. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/SK_logo_RGB_1c_white_with_claim_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Content Marketing Agency of the Year

Winner

Think

Description

Impressive revenue and profit growth through innovation and a record level of new client wins.

Cover of the Year

Winner

Gold: Women's Health, Hearst UK

Description

This powerful cover raises awareness for an important cause, and is as beautiful as it is inspiring. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/sstk_standard_white_copy_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Highly Commended

Silver: GLAMOUR UK, Condé Nast

Description

A cover that judges felt was radical enough to drive a global conversation.

Bronze: Britannica's What on Earth! Magazine

Description

Judges loved this cover’s bold image and clear offering.

Data Initiative of the Year

Winner

Re-inventing renewals, Immediate

Description

Judges were thoroughly impressed by Immediate’s use of content and personalised strategy, along with commercial success. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/pls_pubslishers-licensing-services_logo_mark_cmyk_2018_3_RGB_No_Background_White_text_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Designer of the Year

Winner

Winner: Mark Hickling, Britannica's What on Earth! Magazine

Description

Judges described Mark’s work as bursting with personality, enthusiasm and originality. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/AND_WO_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Chris Lupton, Empire, Bauer Media

Description

Judges praised Chris’ energy and passion, as well as bold and enticing layouts.

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Winner

Building on the Foundation of Inclusivity, Immediate

Description

Judges praised Immediate’s initiative for being rich and thoughtful, putting ED&I at the heart of the organisation and delivering clear results.

Editor of the Year (Business Media)

Winner

Jamie Carpenter, ENDS Report, Haymarket Media Group

Description

Jamie is the beating heart of the publication, holds the industry to account and our judges are excited to see what he goes on to do next. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/NLA-logo-CMYK_white_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Editor of the Year (Consumer Media)

Winner

Winner: Tom Howard, The Garden, The Royal Horticultural Society

Description

Tom’s ambitious editorial reinvention and exemplary understanding of the audience made him a worthy winner.

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Morgan Jeffery, RadioTimes.com, Immediate

Description

Judges recognised Morgan for his agenda setting content and innovative approach.

Employer of the Year

Winner

Faversham House

Description

Faversham House have displayed a clear understanding and pride in their company culture, leading to both employee satisfaction and business performance.

Event of the Year (Business Media)

Winner

Winner: Dezeen Awards, Dezeen

Description

Judges admired Dezeen’s ability to deliver more with less, whilst still ensuring quality and oozing creativity. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/Air_Business_Primary_Logo_Reversed_RGB_AW_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023, William Reed

Description

Judges were impressed by the event’s sponsorship numbers, combined with great delivery and impact.

Event of the Year (Consumer Media)

Winner

PONY Magazine Big Day Out, DJ Murphy

Description

PONY Magazine Big Day Out stood out for its deep love of the subject matter, attention to detail and successful diversification. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/BREWERY_LOGO_RGB_WHITE_without_hat_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Industry Partner of the Year

Winner

Atlas

Description

Judges loved how mission driven Atlas are and agreed it was an authentic, standout entry.

Innovation of the Year

Winner

Channel Accelerator - Powered by Nexus, The Channel Company

Description

Channel Accelerator is a true innovation with global relevance, something all publishers aspire to create. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/WORKBOOK_CRM_LOGO_WHITE_2_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Media Brand of the Year (Business Media)

Winner

Winner: Building, Assemble Media Group

Description

Impressive initiatives, a strong focus on content and a brand who have used their niche strength as a power for good. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/evessio_new_WO_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: New Civil Engineer, emap

Description

Hugely successful investigative journalism, leading to the New Civil Engineer being referenced in parliament.

Media Brand of the Year (Consumer Media)

Winner

SheerLuxe

Description

A powerful brand narrative, effective website and ambitious expansion into new territories.

Newsletter of the Year

Winner

Heart Matters, British Heart Foundation

Description

Heart Matters was praised for its open rates, levels of ongoing engagement on varied topics and a fantastic client testimonial.

Podcast of the Year

Winner

Winner: Media Confidential, Prospect Publishing

Description

A remarkable ability to break stories and find a niche in a crowded market.

Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Love Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, Think

Description

Judges thought this entry had the winning formula of high production values, a wide mixture of guests and a professional host.

Special Interest Brand of the Year

Winner

New Scientist, Harmsworth Media

Description

New Scientist have performed innovations on a wide scale with impressive growth, profit and event launches. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/BRE_logo_-_white__transparent_background_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Subscriptions Initiative of the Year

Winner

The Great Renewals Revamp!, Immediate

Our judges were impressed by the excellent use of data to identify an opportunity and secure long-term revenue.

Our judges were impressed by the excellent use of data to identify an opportunity and secure long-term revenue. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/ESCO_NEW_white_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

Winner

Haymarket Impact: Shaping a Better Future

Description

Judges were impressed by Haymarket’s comprehensive approach and technical knowledge applied to make the business truly forward-facing. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/Acorn_Logo_Tagline_WO_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">

Team of the Year

Winner

Delegate Sales, emap

Description

This team have shown fantastic YOY results delivered by a hardworking team searching out new methods.

Writer of the Year

Winner

Clare Wilson, New Scientist, Harmsworth Media

Description

Clare was praised for cutting through the noise with integrity, and whose efforts directly translate to revenue and audience growth. Category sponsor <img src="https://evessio.s3.amazonaws.com/customer/32fd9a0f-b982-423b-a8f9-48f6033c9436/event/264be8c9-eacf-474d-bb2f-e1800e7e04c4/media/General_Content/CLA_Logo_-_White_Medium.png" style="width: 25%;">