More than 120 staff from 25 agencies in the region attended a free night of pig racing in Leeds at the latest YPA social event.
The region’s biggest media networking forum hosted a nine-race meet at the Northern Monkey pub in Leeds.
Nine winners took home prizes donated by sponsors including CBS Outdoor, City Inns, Coniston Hotel, The Drum, OK Karaoke, Principal Hayley Hotels and Radio Aire, while many more took advantage of the on-site Tote betting.

Yorkshire’s Media Mad Hatters Raise Funds
Yorkshire’s vibrant media industry enjoyed its very own Mad Hatter’s Tea Party recently, raising over £1000 for charity.
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New Chairman Takes the Helm at YPA
John Ainley appointed at YPA as association undergoes significant development
The Yorkshire Publicity Association (YPA), the region’s biggest media networking forum, has today announced the appointment of John Ainley to chairman as the association looks to significantly expand its membership and activities during 2010.

YPA Quiz Success
More than 100 people from agencies across Yorkshire attended a Yorkshire Publicity Association quiz night this month.
The sold-out event at the Living Room in Leeds saw agencies from a mix of marketing, print, media buying, video, advertising, radio, digital and PR disciplines take part, with Radio Aire’s JK & Joel as quizmasters.

The industry gathers to celebrate creativity in Yorkshire
The Cream Yorkshire Awards, in association with Team Impression, took place on Thursday 12th November in the Oracle in Leeds.
This event recognised and rewarded creative talent in the Yorkshire area and there was a lot on display. The event was attended by creatives from the design and advertising industry who gathered to find out if they had been nominated, commended or won an award.
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