APA International Customer Publishing Awards - Shortlist announced
The APA (Association of Publishing Agencies) has announced the shortlist for its annual International Customer Publishing Awards. The awards, which comprise of 25 categories and were open to both members and non-members of the APA globally, look to recognise innovation and creativity in editorialised branded content.
The awards have seen a record breaking year already with entries up 20 per cent on last year and with multiple international entries from countries such as Canada, South Africa, Germany, Poland, Australia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Holland, Belgium, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Finland. The volume and calibre of entries reflects the rapid and continued growth of the industry; never before has editorialised content been in such great demand as innovations continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the marketing sphere.
Winners will be announced at the glittering awards ceremony on 24th November 2010, at Old Billingsgate. So now is the time to book as table places are given on a first come, first serve basis, so you need to be quick to get the prime spots book your table today!
The ceremony will follow the inaugural APA conference, Content Summit 2010. The Summit, entitled ‘The Power and Future of Content', will be the world's first conference focused on branded editorial content and takes the form of a one-day event, gathering some of the world's leading experts in digital and print to define and discuss the revolutionary concept of ‘Content'. Confirmed speakers to date include David Seers (COI), Ben Hammersley (Wired Magazine) and Susan Aubrey-Cound (M&S).
Julia Hutchison, COO, APA comments: "It's fantastic to bring back our International Awards for a second year after such a hugely positive reception to them last year. With a larger number of categories than ever before, the entries have been of a fantastic standard, exceeding even that which we saw last year. Having spent the day learning from industry leaders, the ceremony will provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate the creativity and innovation constantly exhibited in the branded content industry."
The shortlist can be viewed here >>
For more information on the awards and to enter, please go to: www.iloveed.co.uk For more information on the APA International Content Summit 2010, please go to: www.content2010.co.uk
We are pleased to announce the Awards shortlist for the 2010 International Customer Publishing Awards to be held on November 24th at Old Billingsgate.
A full press release will follow first thing tomorrow morning, but until then you can view the shortlist here >>
Congratulations to all those shortlisted and we look to forward to celebrating with you on November 24th for the industry night of the year.
