Business description: Set up in 1996, Reading Room is now the third largest and fastest growing independent digital media agency in the UK, turning over more than £7m and employing 150 people in London, Manchester and Sydney. Manning is currently vice-chair for the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) and a member of the BBC External New Media Advisory Group.
Judges comments: The judges felt Margaret has an outstanding profile both in the digital media world and as a female entrepreneur. Reading Room has put down solid roots in a competitive market, with impressive revenue growth and is already the UK’s third largest digital agency. Margaret’s actively looked to impart her knowledge with other digital entrepreneurs in her role as vice-chair of the British Interactive Media Association, and by doing so, the judges felt she’s also become an excellent role model for aspiring female business owners. Margaret also frequently speaks at networking events and conferences designed specifically for women.
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