About this evening
The closing reception + dinner of the INMA World Congress of News Media is a celebration and a farewell. While we say “goodbye” to a rare gathering of peer media executives from around the world, we celebrate the best in news industry innovation with the presentation of the Global Media Awards. Whether you are a finalist for an award or simply want to witness the unveiling of “the best,” join INMA for this music-filled closing dinner at the Edison Ballroom.
Hosted by
Terri-Karelle Reid TV Host and Author Jamaica
Tonight’s agenda
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cocktail reception
Take note of the upgrade in dress code as suits, tuxedos, and evening dresses prevail among art deco atmosphere of the Edison Ballroom. This is a “seen and be seen” type of evening with photographers a-plenty!
8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Dinner and unveiling Global Media Awards
Interspersed between dinner courses in the Edison Ballroom, INMA will unveil the 2025 Global Media Awards. Hosted by Jamaica’s own Terri-Karelle Reid, get a front-row seat to an emotional and sparkling celebration amid the live presentation. Whether an awards finalist or not, this will be an evening to remember – and a great opportunity to network with peers.
10:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
After-party
Why go to bed early when you can stay and celebrate with awards recipients with cocktails and a DJ until midnight?
INMA President Maribel Perez Wadsworth with winners at the 2023 Global Media Awards Dinner.
World Congress moderators assist winners with their bounty of awards.
All first-place recipients, runners-up, and honourable mentions walk away with certificates.
A Global Media Award is often a team achievement celebrated by teams at the annual Awards Dinner.
Garnering a Global Media Award first-place trophy is cause for celebration – and display back home.
The Schibsted team celebrates multiple Global Media Awards wins – and stay for the after-party.
Award categories
NEWS BRANDS
Best Brand Awareness Campaign
Best Public Relations or Community Service Campaign
Best Use of An Event to Build A News Brand
Best Idea to Encourage Reader Engagement
Best Initiative to Bolster Next-Generation Readership
MEDIA FEATURES
Best New Video Product or Feature
Best New Audio/Voice Product or Feature
Best Use of Print
Best Use of Social Media
PRODUCT
Best New Digital Product
Best Product Iteration
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Best Initiative to Grow Subscriptions
Best Initiative to Engage and Retain Subscribers
COMMERCE & ADVERTISING
Best Idea to Grow Advertising Sales
Most Creative Use of Advertising Formats
Best Commerce Product or Service
AI
Best Use of Generative AI for Internal Productivity
Best Use of Generative AI in Customer-Facing Products
NEWSROOM
Best Innovation in Newsroom Transformation
Best Use of Visual Journalism and Storytelling Tools
Edison Ballroom
A Times Square fixture since 1932, the illustrious Edison Ballroom has played host to famous bands and singers from Bob Dylan to Rod Stewart to David Bowie to Tony Bennett and musicals such as Oh! Calcutta! Today, the ballroom hosts events, celebrity birthdays, and is a popular venue for movies and TV shows.