Rhotic Media a triple finalist at PPA Independent Publisher Awards

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Rhotic Media is proud to announce that two of its rising stars, Niamh Smith and Evy Williams, have been named finalists at the prestigious PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2025, with the company also securing recognition for its newest title, Capital Pioneer.

The awards, organised by the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) – the UK’s leading trade body representing publishers including Condé Nast, Future, Bauer Media Group and Haymarket Media Group – celebrate the very best in independent publishing.

This year’s ceremony will take place in London on 21 November 2025.

• Niamh Smith (pictured), editor of Financial Promoter and a graduate of the Rhotic Media Degree Apprentice programme, has been shortlisted in the Editor of the Year category. She will compete alongside industry leaders such as Louise Robinson (Saga plc.) and Pat Riddell (National Geographic Traveller UK).
• Evy Williams, writer for Capital Pioneer and also a product of the Rhotic Media Degree Apprentice programme, has been named a finalist for Writer of the Year. She joins a distinguished shortlist including Farida Zeynalova (National Geographic Traveller), Sienna Rodgers (The House/Total Politics), and John Earls (Anthem).
• In addition, Rhotic Media’s newest title, Capital Pioneer, has been shortlisted for Launch of the Year, further cementing the company’s reputation for innovation and editorial excellence.

Previous PPA award winners and finalists include some of the most influential names in publishing, such as Edward Enninful (British Vogue), Mark Ritson (Marketing Week), and Dylan Jones (GQ UK).

Joe McGrath, CEO of Rhotic Media, said:

“It gives me immense pride to see Niamh and Evy recognised on such a prestigious stage. Both are shining examples of the talent nurtured through our Degree Apprentice programme, and their shortlisting alongside some of the most respected names in publishing is a testament to their exceptional work.

“To also see Capital Pioneer recognised as Launch of the Year is a huge endorsement of our team’s creativity and ambition.”

The PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2025 will be held in London on 21 November 2025.

For more information about the awards, visit: ppaindpub.co.uk/2025

Notes to Editors

About Rhotic Media

Rhotic Media is a financial marketing and events company that publishes specialist media titles under its own brands and on behalf of major financial clients. The company operates a multi-award-winning Degree Apprentice programme, which seeks to generate the next generation of exceptional financial marketers.

About the PPA

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) is the principal trade body for the UK publishing industry, representing more than 250 companies including some of the world’s most iconic media brands.

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