sional body that represents and protects the intestests of printers and mailing houses across the UK. Supported by the Royal Mail, the SMP raises standards in the mailing industry and strives to promote better mail for all – from senders and receivers to manufacturers and mailing agents operating behind the scenes. Three focus areas make up the SMP: Operational, Sales and Marketing, and Education, and the body is the largest group in the UK of mail and print suppliers and service providers. Membership is free with the SMP currently made up of over 500 members from mailing houses across the UK. paign or anything else that’s improved mail performance for a client. The 2023 awards ceremony will be held during the SMP Networking and Awards Evening on September 28th at The Steel Yard in London. The evening will be hosted by well-known comedian Ellie Taylor. Headline sponsors this year include DBS Datamarketing, Go Inspire, and UK Mail with Adam Williams, CEO of DBS Datamarketing, commenting: “DBS Datamarketing is thrilled to be a headline sponsor for the SMP Awards. We have long appreciated the SMP’s efforts in promoting mail as a vital commercial driver for brands and agencies and mirror these values in the services we offer. “We eagerly look forward to celebrating the wins at the awards, acknowledging the remarkable creativity and innovation displayed in mail campaigns alongside the SMP members.” Dimitri Kyprianou, managing director of Go Inspire, says: “The SMP plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of printers and mailing houses, allowing us to serve our clients in the most effective and efficient ways possible. “Print is a significant part of the legacy of Go Inspire, and we’re delighted to be supporting the SMP as part of a unified voice for the industry and look forward to celebrating individuals and organisations in our space.” Jon Wilkins, director of DSA Mail, UK Mail, adds: “We are delighted to support the SMP Networking and Awards Evening this year and to promote innovation and best practice in mail production. We are particularly keen to support the new Sustainability Award to be introduced this year. “We are recognised as a quality leader in downstream access and are building a similar reputation for sustainability as we continue to invest significantly to deliver genuine lower carbon solutions within our network, so it’s great to join with and support the amazing mailing houses in the industry whom we know are committed to the same environmental objectives.” Judges for the 2023 Awards include Lucy Swanston, chair of the SMP and managing director of Nutshell Creative; Philip Ricketts, wholesale commercial director of Royal Mail; Rob Syme, MBAstack associate creative director; and Rowena Humby, CEO and co-founder of Starcount. Lucy Klinkenberg Matthews, head of ESG at Paragon will be one of the judges for the new Sustainability Award; and Lance Hill, managing director of Eight Days a Week Print Solutions will be on the panel for the Bright Futures Award. Founded in 2008, the SMP is a profes54 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk September / October 2023 - Issue 344 ◄ Comedian Ellie Taylor will host the awards ceremony evening on September 28th ▼ Awards celebrate mailing houses, printers, print managers, and agencies who have achieved remarkable work for their clients EVENT SPOTLIGHT / SMP MAIL PERFORMANCE AWARDS
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