William Reed Ltd

We're still on a high that William Reed has been shortlisted for 10 PPA Awards 2026. Across digital innovation, brand leadership, events, commercial creativity and purposeful storytelling, it is a brilliant moment for our teams. The PPA Awards are judged by our peers and by the people and businesses we compete with every day. They have looked at our work and backed it as some of the best in the industry. That is recognition we are incredibly proud of. Quality, ambition and impact, all rolled into one 🙌 Our shortlists are: 🔥 Best Use of AI – Human-Centred AI, William Reed  🔥 Best Use of AI – Unified Intelligence with Miso, William Reed  🔥 Team of the Year – Digital Delivery (Ad Operations), William Reed 🔥 Team of the Year – Digital Marketing, William Reed  🔥 Digital Changemaker of the Year – Emily Kilby, William Reed  🔥 Digital Publisher of the Year – William Reed 🔥 Media Brand of the Year (Business Media) – The Grocer, William Reed 🔥 Event of the Year (Business Media) – Publican Awards, Morning Advertiser / William Reed 🔥 Commercial Partnership of the Year (Business) – Tate & Lyle – FoodNavigator, William Reed  🔥 Campaign for Good – Climate Smart Food Broadcast Series, FoodNavigator / William Reed 

50 Best is stepping into a new era – and we’ve just welcomed an incredible group of leaders to help shape what comes next. 🔥 Lisa Green joins us as MD, Content. 🔥 Julie McNiff joins as MD, Brand. 🔥 Lorraine Keogh joins as MD, Commercial. 🔥 And a huge shout‑out to Rikki Tidball, who steps into the MD, Events role after more than a decade of brilliant work across William Reed. It’s a big moment for a brand that connects hospitality communities all over the world – and one that’s now even more deeply supported by the strength and scale of William Reed. With a stronger leadership team in place and fresh energy across every part of the business, 50 Best is poised for its next leap forward. Together, we’re building something special for 2026 and beyond. Want to see what this means for 50 Best and the global hospitality community? Read the full update: https://lnkd.in/exaXzbpn The World’s 50 Best Hotels The World's 50 Best Restaurants The World's 50 Best Bars The World's 50 Best Vineyards #50Best #Hospitality #Leadership #WilliamReed #GlobalGrowth #NewChapter 

💥 Proud moment alert 💥 We’ve been awarded a GroceryAid Gold Award - recognising our ongoing commitment to championing and supporting this brilliant industry charity. Huge thanks to everyone across the business who helped raise awareness, fundraise, volunteer and get behind GroceryAid throughout the year. Your energy and support make a real impact on colleagues across our industry. A brilliant cause that we love to support💛 #GroceryAid #GoldAward #TeamWR #Proud https://lnkd.in/ggFK-kJ

We're loving Richard Sexton's COO appointment write-up in Press Gazette - thank you Charlotte Tobitt and Dominic Ponsford! https://lnkd.in/eJruKWMA

We’re thrilled to share that William Reed has appointed Richard Sexton as our new Chief Operating Officer – a pivotal step in our ongoing transformation journey. With decades of operational leadership experience, Richard will partner closely with CEO Tracy De Groose to accelerate growth, strengthen performance, and unite our teams behind a culture of pace, discipline and continuous improvement. A hugely exciting moment for the business – welcome Richard! 👉 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/edygXPx7

At the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, Minister Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister for Trade Relations, delivered a powerful keynote on Singapore’s evolving food resilience strategy and the role of innovation in shaping tomorrow’s agri-food systems. 💡 Key themes: - Strategic food resilience through local growth and global partnerships - Breakthroughs in farm productivity and tech innovation - The power of collaboration to drive lasting impact We’re inspired by this shared vision and proud to be part of the transformation. #FoodInnovation #SmartFarming #AsiaPacific #Sustainability #WilliamReed

Rest assured, the future of the media industry is in good hands. Five William Reed team members lit up the stage last night at the Virgin-Hotel London Shoreditch as they were recognised as “the most exciting rising stars in the UK”. The PPA Next Gen Awards go to the top 30 rising stars under the age of 30 currently working in consumer and business media in the UK, and are decided by a panel of experts in the publishing industry. This year, William Reed had five winners - more than any other business represented: Edward Hewlett, Matthew Shore, Charlotte Reed, Max Furber and Sunneva Moore were all worthy winners - congratulations to all!

Huge shout out to our own Nic Mynott who's been shortlisted for the Emerging Talent award at FWD Gold Medal Awards 2025. One of Nic's customers, a Sales Director for a major UK supplier said: "What stands out most is how well Nic communicates with us and the level of detail that goes into those communications, he’s so personable and is always there to answer any questions we have. Thank you Nic for your support and partnership, it makes a huge difference to our team.”

What’s your biggest sustainability challenge right now? William Reed brands Food Manufacture and Lumina Intelligence joined forces to spotlight the most significant consumer trends in sustainability, and how the food and drinks industry are responding. The 2025 report is a wake-up call and a roadmap for the food and drink sector. Here’s what stood out: 1. Carbon is still king: Emissions tracking and reduction remain top priorities, but many SMEs are still struggling to establish baselines. 2. Scope 3 is the next frontier: Supply chain emissions are under the spotlight, with pressure mounting to go beyond Scope 1 & 2. 3. Energy efficiency on the rise: Manufacturers are investing in tech and process upgrades to cut emissions and costs. 4. Packaging remains a hot topic: Recyclability and reuse are gaining traction, but infrastructure challenges persist. 5. Water usage is rising on the agenda: With climate volatility increasing, manufacturers are being urged to monitor and reduce water consumption. 6. Biodiversity is the new KPI: Forward-thinking businesses are starting to measure their impact on ecosystems, not just emissions. 7. Sustainability = resilience: Companies investing in sustainability are better positioned to weather economic and supply chain shocks. 8. Regulation is tightening: From deforestation laws to reporting directives, compliance is becoming more complex and urgent. 9. Collaboration is key: Cross-sector partnerships are emerging as a powerful tool for driving change and sharing best practice. 10. Consumers are watching: Transparency and authenticity matter more than ever. Greenwashing risks are real, and reputational damage is costly. Read the full report via Food Manufacture: https://lnkd.in/eY7U7_V8 #Sustainability #FoodManufacturing #ESG #CarbonAccounting #CircularEconomy #Scope3 #GreenBusiness #UKFoodIndustry

William Reed CEO Tracy De Groose and Dame Angela Eagle DBE, newly appointed Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs discussing sustainable agriculture at #WorldAgriTech this morning! Moments later, Dame Angela announced for the first time an innovative new pilot programme, ‘AgriScale’ that will support Agri-Tech businesses to address specific manufacturing challenges on their start-up to scale-up journey.