celebrating excellence in the media. Asian Media Awards 2016
The Asian Media Awards recognise the strength and depth of the media industry.
The awards also aim to highlight the ground breaking work of reporters and producers in highlighting issues affecting race relations and human rights.
The awards reward the efforts of media organisations in helping to galvanise their communities and forging ahead with what sometimes are limited resources.
It showcases the very best talent working in the Asian media and those working in the mainstream media.
It also serves as a platform for those working in the industry to network with mainstream organisations where they are vastly underrepresented.
The Asian Media Awards are supported and backed by some of the world’s foremost media organisations.
Sponsorship of the awards offers a gateway into the Asian and mainstream media industry and influential power brokers.
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Asian Media Awards shortlist announcement 2016 Monday September 19 ITV, The London Studios This is a special event for 200 invited guests where we announce the short-listed candidates for the Asian Media Awards.
The event is attended by event partners,sponsors and nominees from across the UK.
The Finalists Event takes place in September at a high profile venue.
In 2013 this was at London’s Living Room,City Hall overlooking London Bridge. In 2014 and 2015 this was held at ITV The London Studios.
Asian Media Awards Ceremony 2016 Thursday October 27, Hilton Manchester Deansgate
This 500 round table dinner event is THE Asian media event of the year. It is attended by the leading members of the Asian media and entertainment industry. It brings together industry professionals and companies from across the UK.
The awards take place in October at a high profile venue. In 2013 and 2014 this was the iconic Hilton Manchester Deansgate.
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they said it...
The Asian Media Awards brings “The truth is there aren’t enough of us together representatives from around. Lenny Henry, David Harewood BBC, ITV, Sky MediaCom, Digital and a lot of the others have been TV channels alongside a whole host of banging the table for the last year and trying celebrities from the world of entertainment. to get people to notice what is going on. A lot of us feel that in many ways things are going a The awards are the first and only event to bit backwards in terms of representation. And bring together elements of the Asian and things are not as progressive as they felt 25 the mainstream media. years ago when I was getting into the industry.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, “These awards are a fantastic celebration of Media Personality of the Year 2014 being Asian and long may this continue. It’s a great honour to receive this award and “I am honoured to be presented with this I feel very privileged to be able to act and Award which represents not only myself but, do what I love on a day-to-day basis.” hopefully, those who will achieve their goals in their chosen fields in the future.” James Harkishin, Actor, Winner of the Sophiya Haque Director Waris Hussein Services to British Television Awards Outstanding Contribution to Media Award 2014
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“When I was growing up, My team played a big part. We all watching Zainab Bedawi on the wanted to find out what was going news was mesmerising. These on. What we found will stay with me days there are more of us around, but for the rest of my life. there’s still much more diversity needed behind the scenes and in senior editorial Ross Kemp roles. Extreme World: India Best Investigation Award winner 2014 “I hope I can encourage younger people “I’m humbled, as I said, when I accepted the to come into the fascinating and powerful award to look out at a sea of faces, world of journalism.” some of whom are so talented, many of whom are so experienced and with so much success Ranvir Singh Journalist and presenter, that to be given an award in their presence, by Media Personality Award 2015 some of them as judges is so humbling.”
“It’s a real honour for me be nominated Mehdi Hasan, for a Sky programme. To have won an Journalist and writer, award is a big thing. It’s not just me. Media Personality Award 2013
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Watch some of our previous winners
Click on name Ross Kemp Best Investigation 2014
Parle Patel Best Video Channel 2015 Best Radio Show 2014
Amena Beauty Best Blog 2015 Media Personality of the Year – Mehdi Hasan 2013 BBC Newsnight TV Report of the Year 2015 Sophiya Haque ServicesTo British Television Award 2013
Sophiya Haque Services to British Television Nihal - Radio Presenter 2014 Of The Year & Best Radio Show 2013
Chris Bisson Best TV character 2014 Adil Ray and Bobby Friction 2013
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Categories The categories for the Asian Media Awards aim to celebrate the wealth of talent within the industry.
The awards are open to newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV and websites dedicated to serving the Asian community of the UK.
They are open to mainstream media organisations which have aimed to target the Asian community of the UK.
Categories also aim to reward PR consultancies and in-house departments and the individuals who work within them.
All work entered into the categories must be either carried out in the UK or where involving work overseas, initiated and co-ordinated by staff in the UK.
Organisations and individuals can enter multiple categories and entries can be submitted on behalf of nominees or by themselves.
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celebrating excellence in the media.
As well as highlighting ground breaking work the Asian Media Awards aims to honour new talent.
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Members of the Asian Media Awards judging panel includes some of the country’s leading journalists
The Asian Media Awards ceremony takes place at the iconic Hilton Manchester Deansgate
The Asian Media Awards Shortlist Announcement at ITV, The London Studio’s features the UK’s foremost journalists and media professionals asianmediaawards.com Asian Media Awards 2016
Judges A judging panel aims to pick out the trailblazing journalists, publications, radio shows and TV channels within the Asian Media of the UK.
All entries are judged on their quality and creativity and most of all in helping to bring constant quality. A judging panel is made up of industry professionals chosen for their expertise in specific media areas.
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Categories Journalism Online Journalist of the Year Best Website Best Investigation Best Blog Regional Journalist of the Year Best Video Channel Outstanding Young Journalist TV Report of the Year PR & Marketing Media Agency of the Year Print Media Professional of the Year Publication of the Year
Events Radio Radio Station of the Year Best Stage Production Regional Radio Station of the Year Best Live Event Best Radio Show Radio Presenter of the Year Special Awards Media Personality of the Year
TV The Sophiya Haque Services to Best TV Character British Television Best TV Show Asian TV Channel of the Year Television Award Outstanding Presenter of the Year Contribution to Media Award
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Gender
45% Men 55% Women Age Group Target Audience 18-24 25% A - Upper / Middle Class 20% 25-34 20% B - Middle Class 30% 35-44 25% C1 - Lower Middle Class 20% 45-54 15% C2 - Skilled Working Class 15% 55-64 10% D - Other Working Class 15% 65+ 5%
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Licensing Coverage of the Property At no additional fee. The projected AVE of the sponsorship will be 500% plus of the rights fee. Community Initiatives As part of our event, we offer Marketing communications support sponsors the opportunity to participate A detailed marketing/PR plan and budget in community or grass roots initiatives has been set aside for this event. that are co-ordinated and funded by us. Corporate Hospitality Social Media Client hospitality programs or VIP tickets Our event has an existing social media or privileges (such as meet and greet with platform that sponsors can access at celebrities) are included in our sponsorship no additional fee. proposal.
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Journalism Sponsorship Opportunties:
The Asian Media Awards is a celebration of an industry which remains one of the most diverse.
Sponsorship of the awards offers a gateway into the Asian and mainstream media industry and influential power brokers from across the world.
Press Coverage As the event is being supported by leading media organisations it is featured within publications, online, radio and TV.
Website: The official Asian Media Awards website feature all press releases and logos of sponsors. The website features videos, pictures and news updates throughout the year
Social Media The Asian Media Awards social media and official YouTube Channel features up to date event news.
Press and PR The official press team aim to publicise the Asian Media Awards across to media organisations across the world.
Marketing At The Events All marketing information will be distributed to guests at both events.
Event Brochure Sponsors will be featured inside the official Asian Media Awards event programme and in special media features. The magazine will be distributed to all guests at the Gala dinner.
TV Coverage The event will be featured on local, national and international media. Interviews with sponsor representatives will be featured during the coverage of the evening on TV channels.
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Premier Award Sponsorship Sponsorship of AMA Networking Event, Official Shortlist Announcement and theAMA Gala Dinner and Ceremony
AMA Networking Event Tuesday March 22, Hilton Manchester Deansgate
AMA Official Shortlist Announcement Monday 19 September, ITV, The London Studios
AMA Ceremony 2016 Thursday 27 October, Hilton Manchester Deansgate
n Be named as a lead sponsor on all marketing material. This includes website, social media outlets, information packs, display boards, digital presentations and all press releases.
n Secure naming rights to TWO major awards
n Opportunity to speak at both the finalists event and the main awards night.
n Have the opportunity to market information to guests on the night and the launch event.
n All sponsor logos and messages feature predominantly on large screens at the finalists event and the gala dinner.
n Your organisation will be allocated TWO VIP table at the event for guests.
n Your organisation will be allocated a list of all attendees to both the awards dinner and the finalists event.
n Your logo and display stands being featured in the red carpet area and interview areas.
n And be allocated two full page adverts in our official A4 event ochure.br
n Sponsor guests will be invited to attend the VIP reception and after-dinner party at the Asian Media Awards.
n Have the opportunity to feature a two minute DVD to be played at regular intervals at the event.
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Award Sponsorships AMA Ceremony 2016 Thursday 27 October, Hilton Manchester Deansgate n Be named as an award sponsor on all marketing material. This includes website, social media outlets, information packs, display boards, digital presentations and all press releases. n Secure naming rights to ONE major awards n Have the opportunity to market information to guests at 2016 ceremony n All sponsor logos and messages feature predominantly on large screens at the gala dinner. n Your organisation will be allocated one VIP table for ten guests at the event for guests. n Your logo will be featured in the red carpet area and interview areas throughout the event. n And be allocated one full page advert in our official A4 event brochure.
AMA Ceremony 2016 Table Sponsor Thursday 27 October, Hilton Manchester Deansgate n Be Names as a table sponsor in the event brochure n Allocated one table for ten guest to the 2016 ceremony
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Who was at our 2016 events n Al-Jazeera n Canvas International n MediaCityUK n Asian Star Radio n Carter Law Solicitors n MediaCom n Asiana.TV n Channel Four n Newsquest Limited n B4U TV n Clover Films n Press Association n BBC Asian Network n Curzon PR Training n BBC Cambridge n Emmerdale n Rifco Arts n BBC East Midlands n Here & Now 365 n Sky News n BBC London n Huffington Post n Sky Sports n BBC Three Counties n Islam Channel n South Bank Centre n BBC Newsnight n ITN n Sunday Times n BBC Radio 4 n ITV n Sunrise Radio n BizAsiaLive.com n ITV Central n Trinity Mirror n Bliss PR n ITV Meridian n TRT World n BNP Bank Paris n Johnston Press n Unity 101 n BollyBrit.com n Manchester Community Radio n Brit Asia TV Evening News n University of Salford n Buccaneer n Manchester n Zee TV Media Metropolitan See 2015 Shortlist here: n Buzzfeed University asianmediaawards.com/news
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Ranvir Singh Media Personality of the Year 2015 celebrating excellence in the media.
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