AOP calls for final entries to awards

by Nikki Sandison, Brand Republic 17-Jul-08, 10:55

LONDON - The Association of Online Publishers is calling for final entries to its online publishing awards, as the July 25 deadline approaches.

The awards, which are in their seventh year, include new categories for best mobile site, best research and insights project and two awards for best online ad sales team of the year (business and consumer).

Last year the AOP attracted a 40% increase in entries over the previous year from online publishers, ranging from the biggest consumer brands to specialist business titles.

Entries can be submitted online and the winners will be announced on October 1 at an awards gala dinner at the London Hilton.

Ruth Brownlee, AOP director, said: "Our awards are designed to celebrate and recognise real innovation and creativity in the industry. We're delighted to play host to an event that attracts entries from such a high calibre of talented people and renowned media businesses."

Winners at the 2007 AOP awards included: Telegraph.co.uk for consumer online publisher of the year; Gazette Live, published by Trinity Mirror, for best consumer website; and Reed Business Information for online publisher (business).

Brand Republic is supporting the awards as online media partner.