The most shortlisted entries were received by IPC Media with 15 nominations, and Guardian News & Media, who picked up 14. This is closely followed by Telegraph Media Group, who received 11 nominations and United Business Media with 9. Reed Business Information, Bauer Media and CBS Interactive all received 8 nominations. ITV is shortlisted in 7 categories. News International and Haymarket Media Group received 6 nominations; The Economist has received 5 nominations; and Incisive Media, Hachette Filipacchi, Dennis Publishing and Future Publishing have all been nominated 4 times.
Lee Baker (pictured), Director, AOP, “I’m thrilled with this year’s shortlist. The fact that we’ve received so many entries for 2011 - with entries up 25% on last year - confirms that the digital publishing industry is back on its feet. Our judges had a formidable task in selecting our nominees, and I believe that the calibre of this year’s shortlist is remarkably strong and reflects the breadth of endeavour. The AOP Digital Publishing Awards are designed to recognise, showcase and reward those businesses that have made a difference to our industry – and we look forward to welcoming them all to the Roundhouse, Camden in June”.
AOP introduced two new categories this year for Ad Operations Team and Product Team, to recognise the crucial role played by these departments driving digital publishers’ businesses forward.
Eight publishers have been shortlisted for the Ad Operations Team, in association with AdMonsters, category: Bauer Media, Channel 5, Guardian News & Media, News International, Specific Media, Telegraph Media Group, Trader Media Group and Vibrant Media.
Seven publishers made it onto the shortlist for Product Team: Bauer Media, CBS Interactive, Guardian News & Media, Haymarket, IPC Media, Reed Business Information and Trader Media.
Click here for a full breakdown of the shortlist. The Twitter hashtag for the event is #aops2011. www.ukaop.org.uk.
The winners of the AOP Awards will be announced at the Awards dinner, on 9 June 2011 at The Roundhouse, Camden. Early Bird rates for tables or individual places are available until 13 May, book online at www.ukaop.org.uk/awards or contact Ron Nussey on 020 7400 7532 ron.nussey@ukaop.org.uk and Tilly Martin on 020 7400 7566 tilly.martin@ukaop.org.uk.
