We’re thrilled to share that ESco has been shortlisted among the PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2025 for both Industry Partner of the Year and Tech Solution of the Year!
Our submissions highlight the ways we work side by side with our clients and continue to develop smarter, more efficient tech solutions that make a real impact. Being recognised for this work is something we’re hugely proud of – it’s a testament to the dedication, innovation and collaboration that define the ESco team.
And that’s not all. We’re equally thrilled to see so many of our wonderful clients shortlisted across a range of categories, celebrating the creativity, commitment and excellence that make independent publishing such a vibrant industry:
- Audio Content of the Year: Anthem Publishing with Women’s Running Podcast
- Commercial Partnership of the Year: Anthem Publishing with Women’s Running and SportsShoes
- Consumer Publication of the Year: Creature & Co. with National Geographic Little Kids Magazine
- Cover of the Year: Total Politics with Tales from the Front
- Diversity & Inclusion Award: Anthem Publishing with Women’s Running’s commitment to giving under-represented women a voice
- Editor of the Year: Francis Elliot, The House, Total Politics
- Game Changer of the Year: Ludovica D’Angelo, Total Politics
- Independent Publishing Company of the Year: Anthem Publishing, Creature & Co.
- Media Brand of the Year: Creature & Co. with National Geographic Little Kids Magazine
- Subscriptions or Membership Strategy of the Year: From Family Insights to Subscriptions Success from Creature & Co. (a category proudly sponsored by ESco)
- Team of the Year: Anthem Publishing’s Colouring Heaven Team and Music Specials Team, Total Politics’ Impact Team, Creature & Co.’s Nat Geo Kids & Little Kids Magazine Integrated Team Success
- Writer of the Year: John Earls, Classic Pop, Anthem Publishing and Sienna Rogers, The House, Total Politics
A huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted – your nominations are a true reflection of the talent, creativity and dedication you bring to your audiences every day.
From editorial brilliance to innovative technology, this year’s shortlist shines a spotlight on the strength and vibrancy of the independent publishing sector. We can’t wait to raise a glass with our clients, partners and friends at 133 Houndsditch, London, on Friday 21 November.
Congratulations once again to all the finalists – it’s a privilege to be recognised alongside you all! In the meantime, you can view the full shortlist here.