Bloomberg Media Group and New York Media take top honors in the Digiday Worklife Awards
New York Media took the top spot in two categories in this year’s Digiday Worklife Awards, which recognize media and marketing’s top employers as well as the cultural initiatives that make them unique. The company has been awarded Best Onboarding Process and chief HR officer, Lou Gretta, was named HR Leader of the Year.
Since joining New York Media in 2017, Gretta has focused on subcultures in the organization, resulting in positive employee feedback in the areas of management, communication and recognition.
Also taking top honors is Bloomberg Media Group, which won for Employer of the Year – Publisher. Bloomberg Media established workflows that consistently lead to new product creation across its global footprint.
Each winner will be celebrated at the Digiday Awards gala, which will be held Nov. 14 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in NYC. Tickets to the gala are available for purchase here.
See the full list of winners below.
Most Innovative Culture
Small Agency
Barbarian
Large Agency
Havas
Publisher
BuzzFeed
Tech Provider
Epsilon and Conversant
Most Passionate Employees
Agency
Adtaxi
Publisher
theSkimm
Tech Provider
Amobee
Most Committed to the Community/Social Good
Small Agency
OrangeYouGlad
Large Agency
72andSunny Los Angeles
Tech Provider
SpotX
Most Dedicated to Employee Growth
Agency
SteinIAS
Tech Provider
HubSpot
Most Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
Agency
Publicis.Sapient / Second Story
Publisher
Consumer Reports
Most Collaborative Culture
Small Agency
Big Spaceship
Large Agency
M Booth
Publisher
Dotdash
Tech Provider
Koddi
Consumer Brand
XO Group, Inc.
Best Onboarding Process
New York Media
HR Leader of the Year
Lou Gretta, chief HR officer, New York Media
Employer of the Year
Agency
Elite SEM
Publisher
Bloomberg Media Group
Tech Provider
Leanplum
Top Boss
Agency
Zach Morrison, President, Elite SEM
Zillah Byng-Thorne, CEO, Future PLC
Best Employee Appreciation Initiative
Critical Mass
Best Employee Engagement Initiative
Financial Times
Best Employee Empowerment Initiative
DEG
More in Awards
The New York Times, e.l.f. and Business Insider are 2025 Digiday Content Marketing Awards winners
This year’s Digiday Content Marketing Awards winners embraced video content, in its various forms, to craft compelling narratives that successfully connect with audiences. As brands work to build long-term consumer relationships, tailoring content to individual preferences has become mission-critical. For instance, L’Oréal Groupe partnered with The New York Times to launch “This Is Not a […]
Adobe, Harvard Business Review and Disney Advertising are among 2025’s DMA finalists
The finalists for this year’s Digiday Media Awards showcase how brands push boundaries by smartly integrating emerging technologies. Each entry highlights a commitment to deepening audience engagement with interactive formats, inviting participation and building community. With a sharp focus on measurable outcomes, the campaigns demonstrate clear impact through tangible results, proving that innovation and strategy […]
Business Insider, YouTube and Daily Mail are 2025 Digiday Streaming and Video Awards winners
The winners of this year’s Digiday Streaming and Video Awards — formerly the Digiday Video and TV Awards — found success by focusing on personal stories and meaningful experiences to foster connections and drive brand affinity. Advertisers also demonstrated a commitment to innovation, leveraging emerging technologies such as enhanced in-scene advertising to improve user experiences. […]