Shortlist revealed for WTR Industry Awards 2023; and much more

Shortlist revealed for WTR Industry Awards 2023; and much more

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We reveal the teams and individuals that have made the final running for the 2023 WTR Industry Awards, as well as everything else that we covered on the WTR platform over the past seven days.

WTR Industry Awards 2023

WTR is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the 2023 WTR Industry Awards. As well as our Lifetime Achievement winner and the nominees for the coveted In-House Leader of the Year Award, this year’s finalists include the corporate teams from Apple, Entertainment One, Haleon and Mercado Libre. The full shortlist is available here.

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Tuesday 4 April

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Wednesday 5 April

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