Reach is the official headline sponsor for the landmark 40th anniversary Media Week Awards in 2026.

Celebrating four decades of outstanding achievements in UK commercial media, this year’s awards promise to be a spectacular recognition of the talent and teams leading our industry into the future.

In addition to our role as headline sponsor, Reach is also proud to sponsor two of the most fiercely contested categories: Agency Partner of the Year and Media Agency of the Year.

Strategy Director, Charlotte Wells, shared her excitement about the partnership stating

“Reach are proud to headline sponsor the 2026 Media Week Awards as they celebrate the innovation, collaboration and creativity that continue to shape the future of our industry. At Reach, we believe trusted multimedia newsbrands have never been more valuable, connecting brands with high-intent audiences in environments where attention, trust and outcomes matter.

“As the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, we’re committed to championing the people, partnerships and campaigns that are driving meaningful change across media. Sponsoring these awards is a natural extension of that commitment and an opportunity to celebrate the work that delivers real impact for advertisers and audiences alike.

“Our purpose is rooted in Where People Live, connecting brands with communities through trusted journalism and premium digital experiences. We’re excited to recognise the teams raising the bar for commercial media and look forward to celebrating the industry’s achievements together.”

We look forward to celebrating the powerhouse agencies, platforms, and media owners that continue to push boundaries and redefine excellence.

See you at the 2026 Media Week Awards!

We’ve got some exciting plans in store for the big night, and we’ll be revealing more soon. Watch this space…