Brazil Publisher Awards announces the first names to compose the jury panel

The Brazil Publisher Awards (BPA) is gearing up for its debut, celebrating and recognizing excellence among the websites, publishers, and digital portals of Brazil. The award event will take place on December 2nd at the Hard Rock Cafe in Curitiba – PR, and registrations can be done until November 8th via bpa.anpb.com.br.

The evaluation process will be overseen by a jury of experienced professionals, ensuring a rigorous analysis based on criteria of content quality, innovation, social impact, and sustainable practices.

“The choice of jurors underscores the event’s commitment to excellence and innovation, setting a high standard for celebrating the best practices in the industry,” highlights Marcelo Petrelli, president of ANPB.

Confirmed Judges

Alexandre Mortari Berti, a journalist with 24 years of experience in digital media, has worked in major newsrooms as a reporter, writer, and editor at UOL, R7, and MSN, and now serves as Head of Publishing at Teads.

Chauan Gabriel Haj Mussi, holds certifications in Google Ads and knowledge in SEO, inbound marketing, and Google Analytics 4, currently working as a CRM analyst LATAM at Similarweb.

Oscar Morão, a systems engineering graduate with extensive experience in Ad-Tech, currently working at Criteo as a Technical Solutions Engineer.

Thiago Ribeiro da Silva, a digital marketing professional for 16 years, with the last 11 years dedicated entirely to the online media department. Today, he is the Media Manager at the DeBRITO agency.

Thianna Aragão, stands out for her extracurricular activities, which include scholarships in ESG at the University of Vienna and luxury marketing at the CUOA Business School in Italy. Currently, Thianna is Customer Success at Similarweb.

Gabriel Artacho Hernandes, a professional with over 14 years of experience working with partnerships with national and international publishers. He has worked at Yahoo! Brazil, Criteo, Taboola, Teads, and currently serves as director of partnerships at ShowHeroes Brazil.

Diego Pugliese, works as Business Development Manager at Viads, one of the largest players in the Brazilian video advertising market. 

Luiz Vinícius Civille, an AdTech specialist, plays a key role in expanding partnerships with publishers in local and international markets as Publisher Partnerships Manager at Yandex (Yandex Advertising Network).

Ticiane Pfeiffer, has a career in the communication and education field. She currently holds the position of superintendent at AERP – Association of Radio and Television Stations of Paraná.

Gabriel Corrêa Barroso Souto, an advertiser with over 20 years of experience in the commercial area and specialized in digital marketing and crossmedia, Gabriel holds the position of Sales Lead at Seedtag.

Rodrigo Biscaia Virtuoso, graduated in administration, works as Digital Intelligence Specialist at Similarweb. 

In addition to the eleven confirmed judges, the Brazil Publisher Awards will further expand its panel of experts, bringing in new names to contribute with different perspectives and knowledge of the digital market. 

This broadening of the jury body aims to enrich the evaluation process, ensuring that each category is judged with a greater diversity of insights and expertise, guaranteeing a fair and representative award for innovation and quality in digital publications.

“We will have the opportunity to highlight the efforts of all those involved in the production of relevant content, especially those who represent regional voices. I am excited about the positive impact that this award can have on our market,” says Gorete Vieira, advisor to ANPB and supporter of BPA through Mídia PE Office.

Finalists will be celebrated with recognition certificates, highlighting the relevance and impact of their work. “The award not only honors talent but also encourages continuous innovation in the Brazilian digital landscape. The BPA will establish a significant milestone for the sector, promoting excellence and progress in digital publications,” details Riadis Dornelles, COO of PremiumAds.

Promoted by the National Association of Publishers of Brazil (ANPB) and co-hosted by ad-tech PremiumAds, the BPA has the master sponsorship of MGID and the support of ShowHeroes, Seedtag, and Media Office.

Service:

Brasil Publisher Awards (BPA)

Official website: bpa.anpb.com.br

Registrations: 17/10 to 08/11