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The PPA Independent Publisher Awards are the industry recognition to strive for. They celebrate the exceptional individuals and companies who delivered outstanding work within the last year. There is something for every business and role, as the the categories span people, product, and audience. Enter by Monday 12 August to secure early bird discount on entries, with the ability to complete your entry before the final deadline of Monday 2 September. Plus, get five entries for the price of three. Eligibility: open to any company with an annual publishing turnover of £15m or less. Find out more and enter now: https://lnkd.in/eUHYkg6f #PPAIndPub

Do you know a rising star in UK specialist media? The PPA Next Gen Awards are open for entries and nominations (deadline 17 July). 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. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eZp4Gwjv #PPANextGen

The PPA Independent Publisher Conference and Awards are back for 2024. First things first, the awards are now open for entries, and any company with an annual publishing turnover of £15m or less is eligible to enter. Enter by Monday 12 August to secure early bird discount on entries, with the ability to complete your entry before the final deadline of Monday 2 September. Plus, receive five entries for the price of three.  The morning conference delivers insightful, practical, and inspiring content. Our essential agenda will provide you with tips, tricks, and long-term publishing strategies - enabling you to deliver success within your organisation.  So make sure you join us on 22 November for a morning of unrivalled networking and content followed by an afternoon of recognition and celebration. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e7Wkc7Xa #PPAIndPub

Thanks to Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS) for inviting us to take part in their conference yesterday. PPA CEO Sajeeda Merali shared and discussed insights into the evolving landscape of publishing and the positive impact of transformation, digital innovation and changing consumer behaviour. It was great to chat to PLS CEO Tom West and many of their partners across the day.

Join us on 24 July (09:30-10:30) for a Disability Pride Month webinar: The power of authentic representation with Zebedee Learn about the immense spending power of disabled individuals and discover how authentic representation can resonate powerfully. Get ahead with inclusive language, access needs, and casting practices. This webinar offers valuable insights for agency people, editors, commissioners, and HR professionals aiming to make impactful changes in their work. This is a free event for PPA members. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eXVs9BYS

Last night the PPA hosted an Event Trends dinner in partnership with Air Business Limited at Scott’s Mayfair, London As well as divine food, amazing company and an incredible setting - discussion themes included: * Improving customer experience at events (from running clubs, wellness activities and networking initiatives for new attendees) * Practical applications of AI for events (creating a wrap video live / translation / producing one to one meeting schedules) * Sponsor expectations * Inclusivity and accessibility * Utilising event data to better understand and deliver for your audiences * Ticket and sponsorship booking trends and tactics to combat last minute booking * Sustainability * Psychology of the attendee * Hosted buyer models Thanks to everyone who attended: Fiona Forbes, William Reed Ltd Ian Hemming, The Economist Rosie Cotterill, The Channel Company Melissa Irving, emap Steven Lewis, Haymarket Media Group Adrian Newton, New Scientist Nick Service, Hemming Group Fiona Miller, Wilmington plc Paul Hewitt, Hyve Group Yasmin Greaves, Condé Nast Britain Sara Koren Andrew Reed, William Reed Ltd Andy Wilkinson, OWB Creative Communications Sajeeda Merali and Hannah Bray, PPA Lenka Booker MBA, Adam Sherman, Tony Farrow, Louise Greenwood, and Paul Hatch from Air Business Limited. If you are interested in attending a similar PPA dinner or event in the future, please contact Hannah.bray@ppa.co.uk

PPA Awards 2024 - that's a wrap ✨ And what a night it was! We gathered the industry to celebrate your outstanding contributions to the world of specialist media. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. Also, a big thank our judges who diligently reviewed and debated over 250 entries. In case you missed it, here's who picked up a coveted award: https://lnkd.in/egB3Fq9i #PPAAwards

Join us on 11 July for an AI licensing consultation briefing... Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS) is soon to begin the first phase of a publisher consultation on two opt-in collective licensing proposals covering generative AI. The proposals, developed by the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) in close collaboration with PLS and other CLA members, cover the following: - Generative AI Workplace License: A license that would permit organisations to make copies and upload them to third-party AI tools within their workplace. - Generative AI Training License: A license that would be available to any organisation that wishes to use copyrighted works to train a generative AI model. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dmhWFe2u #PPADecode #AI

PPA Next Gen Awards: Make sure you enter and recognise the rising stars in our industry. Showcase your own success or highlight the standout talent in your team. Submit your nominations for these prestigious awards and celebrate the 30 innovators shaping our future. ⭐️ Details > https://bit.ly/4erbuHi ⭐️ Entry deadline > 17 July Don’t miss your chance to join a great line up of previous PPA Next Gen winners 🏆 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With thanks to headline partner Shutterstock.

Last chance to book tickets for the PPA Awards next Wednesday 26 June. Gallons of coffee was consumed and many biscuits eaten, as the award entries were read, considered, debated and decided. Make sure you’re in the room to hear the winners announced next week… 📩🏆 Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/4erbuHi #PPAAwards