HONG KONG – Media OutReach, a media company that provides global press release distribution and media monitoring with analysis services is the Official Media Partner for the Society of Publishers Asia Awards (SOPA Awards) to be held on June 10th.
Established in 1999, the SOPA Awards is held annually to honor editorial excellence in both traditional and new media. Through its range of categories, the awards showcase the diverse geo-political environment and vibrant editorial scene in Asia while raising the standards of world-class journalism. It is highly regarded not only in Asia Pacific but also on an international level.
Despite the success that SOPA Awards has achieved throughout the years, there are still many professionals in the industry that have yet to be recognized by the media community. By partnering with Media OutReach, SOPA Awards aim to increase awareness and create stronger ties in countries where they are less known.
To date, Media OutReach has the largest network of media contacts in Asia Pacific, reaching over 33,000 media outlets, journalists and websites spread across major countries like Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam as well as other emerging economies.
“At the heart of Media OutReach has always been our position to view the media as our partner, and we are therefore incredibly excited to have been chosen to work on this project that we feel is of importance to the industry. The SOPA Awards offer an excellent opportunity for the media to showcase and celebrate their exceptional work, and for this reason we are delighted to be the newswire partner that brings this opportunity to the attention of journalists in Asia Pacific and internationally. We are overjoyed with the positive outcome of this partnership, with SOPA receiving over 600 submissions for the Awards, a record-breaking number in its 17 years of existence,” said Jennifer Kok, founder and managing director of Media OutReach.
“This year’s submissions for SOPA Awards have definitely exceeded expectations. The lively response and strong participation of publications from all over Asia attests to our indispensable role as standard-bearer of journalistic excellence — a position we have achieved through our partnership with Media OutReach. Their strong media database and dedication to achieving our goals were the driving force that led to our record-breaking success, and for this we are truly grateful to them,” said Mr. Tom Leander, Chairman of the SOPA Awards for Editorial Excellence Awards Committee.
