Delicious has reigned supreme at the Australia Magazine Awards, taking out Magazine Brand of the Year for 2018.
A previous winner of Magazine Brand of the Year title, Delicious has gone from strength to strength in 2018, securing both the top spot in monthly print while Delicious on Sunday tops the weekly print charts.
Since January Delicious has gone from one measurable success to the next, amassing a monthly readership of over 620,000 and 614,000 for Delicious on Sunday. Against a market down 16.4% year over year, Delicious magazine advertising sits 106% above budget.
The judges recognised that Delicious plays a unique role in the Australian publishing landscape and works incredibly hard to be innovative, both with its brand extensions and digital advancements that contribute to strong outcomes.
2018 has proved to be a winning year for Delicious as the magazine swept the board at the Australian Magazine Awards held in Woolloomooloo.
The NewsLifeMedia title also took home Digital Only Brand of the Year, its editor, Kerrie McCallum, named Editor of the Year and designer, Hayley Incoll, winning Designer of the Year – Delicious is the clear winner for Magazine of the Year in 2018.
NewsLifeMedia was a strong performer at the awards, with Vogue and Taste.com.au also recognised for their achievements.
Morry Schwartz was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his long-standing career in the Australian media and you can read a profile about his career here.
AMA organisers would like to thank presenting partner for 2018 - Nielsen, our founding partner Magazine Networks, and our continuing supporting sponsors Magazine Networks, Creative Folks, Bluestar Web, Gordon & Gotch We thank you for your support of our much-loved program. We would also like to thank friend of the AMAs - Rachel's List.
See the full list of winners:
Magazine Brand of the Year
Delicious
Fashion Magazine Brand of the Year
Vogue Australia
Food Magazine Brand of the Year
Taste.com.au
General Interest Magazine Brand of the Year
The Australian Women’s Weekly
Home, Garden, Architecture, Renovation Magazine Brand of the Year
Australian House & Garden
Newspaper Inserted Magazine of the Year
The Australian Financial Review Magazine
Special Interest Magazine Brand of the Year
Australian Geographic
Digital Only Magazine Brand of the Year
www.delicious.com.au
Best Branded Content Marketing Campaign of the Year
Holden Equinox, Story54
Designer of the Year
Hayley Incoll, Delicious
Best Innovation/Brand Extension
Executive Style Magazine
Editor of the Year
Kerrie McCallum
Event of the Year
Vogue Codes 2017, Vogue Australia
Cover of the Year
Wheels Magazine, November Issue
Custom Publication of the Year
Coles Magazine
Special Mention
Teen Breathe
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