Awards Shopfloor DEALER PROFILE: KNEES HOME AND ELECTRICAL


Meet the judges! The ERT Awards and Turning Point Live! 2019


Taking place on 7 October at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden, the ERT Awards return once again to bring together retailers and suppliers to recognise excellence across the electrical retail industry. After 12 years of the ERT Awards, last year was the


first time the event was combined with ERT’s Turning Point Live! – an exciting, one-day conference and a true, one-of-a-kind occasion in the industry calendar.


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New awards categories Some changes are afoot ahead of this year’s Awards to give a variety of retailers a fair chance to be rewarded


depending on their activities, and whether it’s for their business as a whole or a specific part, such as their website or their best sales person. Similarly, some new awards on the manufacturer side have also been introduced. This gives all attendees a real chance to come together and celebrate the work they do together.


Jack Cheeseman, Editor of ERT magazine, commented: “This is my first ERT Awards and Turning Point Live! and I’m really excited about bringing the industry together to celebrate the best retailers and manufacturers out there. This year we have a fresh new take on the event, with many new awards categories


Matthew Todd Partner, Herbert Todd & Son


Matthew joined the family business


from a young age and since heading up the company’s retail division, business has seen increasing headcount, outlet numbers and turnover levels. Herbert Todd & Son won not just one, but three awards at the ERT Awards last year – including the coveted Independent Electrical Retailer of the Year award – proving how versatile, energetic and


forward-thinking the


company is. Therefore, Matthew knows what it takes to succeed.


Andrew Denham Director,


Nostralis Business Consultants


With commercial experience spanning over 30 years, Andrew started out on the shop floor of an independent electrical retailer in Leicester. He has enjoyed senior commercial roles in sales, marketing, brand strategy and was Managing Director at Panasonic. Andrew now runs a business consultancy focused on helping SMEs improve their productivity and performance and is also a mentor to business start-ups and SMEs.


to recognise success in every corner of the industry. “I really hope you’re able to join us on the day for


the chance to network with your industry friends and colleagues throughout the day.”


The judging This year’s manufacturer categories are voted for by retailers using an online form. Voting opens a little later this month, keep an eye on www.ertonline.co.uk and @ERTonline on Twitter for more details. However, the retailer categories will be judged solely by this year’s expert judging panel, and ERT is pleased to announce the judging line-up.


Richard Stevenson Director, RS PR


Richard started out working Saturdays for Ketts in 1981, and then at an independent in Cheam, Surrey. He then joi ned ERT (Weekly) magazine in 1997. Seven years later, and as Managing Editor of ERT, ERM, The Smart Show and Switched On Mail on Sunday supplement, Richard became a freelance writer and set up RS PR Media Solutions agency, where he tests and reviews white goods for Trusted Reviews, and writes for Home Cinema Choice.


Daniel Todaro Managing Director, Gekko


A regular contributor to ERT magazine, ‘tech champion’ Daniel formed field marketing agency Gekko in 2002 and since then it has grown to be one of the leading companies in its field, working with technology and leisure brands.


Charlotte Graham- Cumming Director, Varia Solutions


Charlotte is a senior marketing professional, specialising in technology, retail, supply chain and print companies. Her areas of expertise include leveraging growth through data. She regularly writes for ERT; in 2015, she also wrote a chapter on marketing for a best-selling book and in 2013 she was a finalist in the Business Woman of the Year Awards.


Paul Hide Director of Markets and Membership, techUK


Paul’s experience spans sales, marketing, operational and general management spanning B2C, B2B and B2G technology industries, with leading roles in many consumer technology milestones within the analogue to digital technology transition.


Paul has worked for the technology industry body, techUK, since 2014, working in partnership with members and stakeholders to help shape the future of UK-based tech, sustaining a vibrant industry.


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Steve May Freelance Technology Journalist


As well as regularly contributing to ERT, Steve writes for a variety of popular publications and consumer websites including the i paper, Home Cinema Choice, T3, TechRadar and Trusted Reviews. He is also the Editor of Inside CI, a trade publication for the custom install industry.


Clare Newsome Marketing Director, Naim Audio Limited


Clare is an industry specialist in


marketing, media and PR with over 25 years of experience. Her current role at Naim Audio sees her leading global brand, product and retail marketing. Her knowledge of supply and distribution within the technology industry means her expertise is invaluable for independent retailers.


For plenty more information on this year’s ERT Awards, please visit www.ertawards.co.uk.


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