At a planning meeting in September 2023 the Bay of Plenty Business News team decided it was time for a change – they got their heads together and decided on a fresh new look and style for the monthly business newspaper Bay of Plenty Business News. Fast-forward 12 months and their bold decision to change format and style has been recognised by the print industry. The October 2023 edition of Business News – the first of the new-look publications – was recently awarded gold at the 2024 Pride In Print awards.
Publisher Alan Neben says the award is recognition of a ‘whole-team’ approach: “Our graphic design, sales and editorial teams worked together with the printer, NZME Ellerslie, to produce a quality new-look product. “We’re rapt with this accolade – I believe our attention to detail is what sets us apart. “Our reputation as the region’s business voice has gone from strength to strength. “I think we’re doing a good job and our readers and advertisers seem to agree,” he said.
