Des Moines, IA. (August 29, 2024) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was named a finalist for two 2024 FOLIO: Eddie Award categories. Consumer profile “WD Interview: Brandon Taylor” and consumer website WritersDigest.com were both recognized as finalists.
The Eddie & Ozzie Awards celebrate peer-to-peer recognition, shining a light on the industry’s top editorial and design talents for their creativity, innovation, and dedication. Each year, the publishing community gathers to honor these achievements and support the creatives who drive the industry forward.
“While digital transformation continues to reshape how we interact with content, the desire for tactile print remains strong,” said Becky Peck, Group Publisher, Folio. “In this competitive landscape, delivering exceptional content and design is key to cutting through the noise, whether your platform is print, digital, or a hybrid. It’s inspiring to see these creative talents push boundaries, elevate their craft, and produce work that truly resonates with audiences, earning them this prestigious recognition.”
Over 1,000 entries were received across nearly 80 categories. Finalists represent the highest-scoring entries per category, adjudicated by qualified editorial and design professionals. Eddie & Ozzie Awards is the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community. There’s a place in the spotlight for every digital publication, magazine, regional title, association and brand, recognizing excellence in editorial content creation and design.
Amy Jones, WRITER’S DIGEST Editor-in-Chief states “Writer’s Digest is honored to be among the finalists—in two categories—for the 2024 Eddie Awards. In his interview with award-winning novelist Brandon Taylor, WD Editor Michael Woodson’s astute questions about Taylor’s work helps to shed light on the writing process of one of the pre-eminent writers of our time. Additionally, we are incredibly proud of the breadth and depth of the curated content shared on the Writer’s Digest website, led by Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer. It brings the mission of WD to writers around the world by providing instruction and inspiration to improve their craft, achieve their goals, and recognize their dreams. Our thanks to FOLIO: for this recognition.”
View the 2024 Eddie & Ozzie Award Finalists
The winners will be announced on October 22, 2024 at the City Winery New York at Pier 57. Tickets are on sale for the event.
Related Links:
www.eddie-ozzie.com
www.WritersDigest.com
About Active Interest Media, Inc.
One of the world’s leading enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, podcasts, and TV shows that reach millions of readers, fans, and attendees across the globe. Our brands include Yachts International, Power & Motoryacht, Soundings, Passagemaker, Woodshop News, Log and Timber Home Living, Fine Homebuilding, Woodsmith, Garden Gate, Cuisine at Home, Writer’s Digest, Horticulture, Fine Woodworking, Numismatic News, Kovels Antique Trader, and more. The company’s two groups, Marine and Home, are divided into five divisions — Collectibles, Home Arts, Home Building, Marine, and Writer’s Digest —also operate thriving B2B platforms, online universities, events and offer marketing services. Active Interest Media’s customers are smart, engaged, and loyal, and they look to our brands for trustworthy information and services that will inspire and enable them to enjoy their passions.
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Active Interest Media
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