Bristol-based communication consultancy Inside Media has been named as the best ‘Automotive PR Support Agency’ at the national Newspress Awards 2017.
It also picked up the award for best ‘Automotive PR Campaign’ for work with longstanding client Continental Tyres UK, beating other high-profile projects by Honda, Volkswagen and Kia.
The judges said Inside Media had demonstrated the best levels of creativity, commitment to the client’s needs and effective results in the two categories it won.
Newspress is the leading organisation covering motoring writers, car manufacturers’ communication teams and agencies that support the automotive industry.
The triumph follows Inside Media’s success last year when it landed four Gold and oneSilver accolades in the CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) South of England PRide Awards, including ‘Outstanding Public Relations Consultancy’.
Inside Media managing director and founder Simon Russell said: “To win two categories of a national automotive industry awards is a fantastic achievement and we are exceptionally proud to have been recognised over such strong competition.
“The wins highlight our commitment in delivering great work to help our clients achieve their goals.
“Our intention in winning these awards is to secure more business with motoring brands and businesses, as we can point to our credentials and success. We are also looking to develop our presence in sport/sports governance, the third sector and to cover more public affairs work.”
While Inside Media has scooped 33 awards since 2010, its latest haul comes from what was its first venture into a sector-specific award competition.
Working within SWNS (South West News Service) Inside Media differs from other communication consultancies as the team works alongside news reporters, feature writers, photographers and video/TV production professionals.
Bristol-based SWNS is one of the leading content providers for the national media. It also has offices in Birmingham, London, Plymouth, Cambridge, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
Pictured: Simon Russell of Inside Media and Mark Griffiths of Continental Tyres collect their award
