Bay Times named as finalist in international awards

The Bay of Plenty Times has been named as a finalist in the 2015 PANPA Advertising and Marketing Awards.

There were more than 500 entries in the trans-Tasman and Pacific area awards.

Bay of Plenty Times is a finalist in the regional section for the Consumer Campaign of the Year for its Meet our Digital Team campaign.

Samantha Wilkie. Photo/file

Bay News and the Bay of Plenty Times was also named as a finalist in the Best Feature/Supplement/Native Advertising Environment category for its Anti-Bullying: Create an Ad.

And Bay of Plenty Times graphic designer Cole Jamieson has been named as a finalist in the Individual Designer/Creative Services Professional of the Year.

Marketing manager Samantha Wilkie said: "The Meet the Digital Team campaign was a very successful campaign that profiled the great work the editorial team, especially those responsible for our digital content, do to keep our readers up-to-date throughout the day."

"It also helped us to become the most visited local news site. I'm delighted that the campaign's success was recognised by the judges," she said.

"Cole is an outstanding designer who has been recognised twice now by the PANPA judges for the creative and effective work he produces. He's a hugely valued member of our small local marketing team."