Bigmouthmedia CEO wins at NBA Scotland

A Bigmouthmedia product story

Edited by the Marketingweek Marketplace editorial team Sep 19, 2007

Steve Leach, founder and CEO of bigmouthmedia, Europe's largest search agency, walked away with the coveted title of 'Entrepreneur of the Year' at the National Business Awards for Scotland.

In a category that was considered one of the toughest of the evening, Steve Leach beat off competition including Wendy McDougall of 9-20 Recruitment, John Hailstone of First People Solutions Group, Manorlane's Elliot Robertson and Robert Keiller of Production Services Network (PSN).

Speaking after the ceremony, Leach commented: "It has been such an exciting evening and a thrill for bigmouthmedia to be a part of it for another year running.

"On a personal level it is fantastic to be awarded this - but in reality it truly is a credit to all of the bigmouthmedia team that I work with everyday in terms of their support and dedication".

This year has seen bigmouthmedia pick up more industry awards both for the agency's services and on behalf of clients.

'Best Use of Search Optimisation/Search Marketing' with client Superbreak - the online travel company - at the Technology for Marketing and Advertising Awards in February 2007, plus awards at the inaugural Fast Growth Business Awards and Dadi Awards.

Bigmouthmedia were also named in the Top 50 FT UK Workplaces for 2007 as well as being finalist for 4 National Business Awards including Entrepreneur of the Year and Marketing Strategy of the Year, to be announced in London on 13 November.