PLOTT attends the Midlands Marketing Awards ceremony

We didn’t win. Well … that’s anticlimactic.

Now, don’t get me wrong but it’s not only about winning. I don’t want a participation award or anything. But there are plenty of reasons to remain cheerful.

The ceremony

First, the event itself was a terrific night out – as it was last year. The Grand Hotel is a brilliantly plush venue, it’s always worth a trip to this beautifully restored building. We’ll see you next year! We raised many a glass on the night, but let’s also raise a glass – metaphorically – to Emma Jones and Kim Leary from The Midlands Marketing Awards.

Secondly, it’s an excellent opportunity for some networking (the real reason for these events). It’s kinda nice to talk shop with other agencies, we all spend so much time in our own little bubbles. Well, nothing beats a good conversation. And nothing, nothing stops Anna once she’s started.

Do you need a third? OK, we didn’t go away empty handed! (More on this later. I’m trying to build some tension).

The winners and the not-so winners

In the end it’s a room full of many of the very best creative people in the midlands. Most of whom were shortlisted for an award. On the night there were winners and there were runners-up. But there were no losers. Winners all. Just some were slightly more winning on the night.

Speaking of winners, take a look at Anna, Rich, Jo, and Ashley. Representing PLOTT on the night, and dressed like absolute bloody winners!

So, a big cheer to the winners. A polite round of applause to the runners-up. A toast to every team and agency shortlisted this year. Winning an award would be just another reason to be proud of the PLOTT team. Well, we’re already proud of each other.

And we’ll be back in 2025. Maybe third time’s the charm?

Consolation radiation

Ooh yes. I promised to explain why we didn’t end the night empty handed. It’s down to our very-own Ashley Armstrong. He’s many things: husband, friend, extrovert, and – importantly for us – a talented and creative web dev (actually, “Head of Web” thank you).

Turns out he’s a bit of a lucky charm. Ashley only bloody won a BRAND NEW MICROWAVE in the charity raffle. Way better than a trophy. Can you make popcorn in a trophy? You cannot.

Here’s a picture that looks a bit like Rich stealing a microwave.

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