FX Digital Co-Founder Matthew Duhig included in BIMA 100
● BIMA is the British Interactive Media Association, the industry body that represents the UK digital and tech industry
● The BIMA 100 recognises the industry’s most influential, pioneering and changemaking people
● Matthew Duhig joins the BIMA 100 in the Entrepreneurs & Visionaries category
● This year’s 100 were selected by an independent panel of industry experts
London, 07 May 2020 — The British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) has announced its annual BIMA 100, recognising the individuals who are shaping the future of Britain’s digital industry. The list includes influential, pioneering and groundbreaking people in the digital/tech industry and FX Digital is excited to announce that Co-Founder Matthew Duhig is on this year’s list.
Matt was chosen by an independent panel of industry experts in the Entrepreneurs and Visionaries category following a year in which he oversaw the growth of FX Digital - which he runs with his business partner Tom Smith - from 10 staff to 30, as well as more than doubling revenue. His passion for and knowledge of technology and strategy across Connected TV and Voice Experiences have hugely contributed to the growth of FX Digital and their innovation-led ethos is a credit to Matt’s influence.
Following social distancing guidelines, the announcement was made at an online ceremony hosted by BIMA on 6 May. The ceremony focused on the breadth of achievement of this year’s BIMA 100, demonstrating that there’s no single route to success within the industry.
“Our BIMA 100 is about recognising the people at the forefront of our industry,” explained BIMA Co-President Nat Gross. “They are the people making a fundamental difference to our industry right now and, given the strange circumstances in which we find ourselves, we need their inspiration, innovation and leadership more than ever.
“Fortunately, with people like Matt in this year’s BIMA 100, I think we’re in safe hands.”
Matt Duhig, Co-Founder, FX Digital, said: "I am incredibly proud to be included in the prestigious BIMA 100, along with 99 pioneering figures in traditional and digital media who I really admire. Tom Smith - my business partner - and I have worked incredibly hard to get our agency to where it is today. I have always believed that innovation and Research & Development is key to growing not only our own business, but advancing society as a whole and I am delighted to see that our commitment to progress has been recognised.”
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About FX Digital
FX Digital is a digital agency specialising in TV Application development and Voice experiences, providing innovative solutions for brands looking to pioneer the latest technologies. Founded in 2011, the agency has 29 full-time staff. With clients including Discovery Inc., Eurosport and Contiki Holidays, FX Digital has experience crafting bespoke solutions across industries and platforms. With a Research and Development focus, FX Digital are always looking for creative ways to deploy new technologies and were the proud winners of The Drum’s Recommended Agencies Grand Prix in 2018.
About BIMA
BIMA is the UK’s largest digital and tech community with 5,000+ members spanning agencies, freelancers, academia, charities and brands. Across the UK, BIMA events and initiatives help to drive new thinking, encourage collaboration, build knowledge and recognise achievement. And through its 18 councils the BIMA community works to drive the digital and tech agenda on issues ranging from AI, data and sustainability to apprenticeships, inclusion and diversity.