Andre Sousa

5 November 2026
London Hilton on Park Lane

Judges

Andre Sousa

Head of Social Media, iPlayer & BBC Three, BBC

André Sousa is an award-winning social media leader and Head of Social, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three, where he leads social strategy and campaigns for some of the UK's biggest entertainment brands.

Over the past decade, André has specialised in digital marketing, audience growth and platform strategy, turning television programmes into culturally relevant, platform-native campaigns that engage younger audiences. His expertise spans major launches, real-time social campaigns, creator partnerships and the practical application of generative AI across media organisations.

He has led and shaped social campaigns for hit shows including The Traitors, Gladiators, Doctor Who, RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Gavin & Stacey. A frequent industry speaker, André regularly judges major awards and speaks about entertainment marketing, audience growth and the future of AI in media.

The Broadcast Sport Awards celebrate our industry, which captures moments that are shared and enjoyed by millions of people globally.
NEP UK
It was so wonderful to see so many faces I have worked with over the last 28 years and to be reminded what a fun and creative industry we work in. The power of sport was evident last night but also the growth of equality in our business and opportunity for all.
Gabby Logan
Presenter
Congratulations Jake, Rich and all the team at Broadcast Sport for putting on such a stellar event. If ever there was evidence of a thriving, creative industry, it was all on show last night. You have already created a must-be-at event.
Lawrence Duffy
Aurora Media Worldwide
An incredible night in London with the who's who from the Sports Broadcast world. So many incredible projects, big names and ambitious companies in one room.
Stu Thomson
Founder, Cut Media
What a night, in a room full of the very best in my wonderful industry. It was a genuine honour to be shortlisted as sports presenter of the year, especially amongst such company.
Orla Chennaoui
Journalist
The impact this event has had in such a short period of time is truly remarkable and it was great seeing so many familiar faces and plenty of new ones!
Sid Kohli
Chief Executive, Decyfr Sport
Last year was fantastic and had a really great atmosphere that I thought would be hard to replicate let alone top! But you managed it. Hands down the best awards nights I’ve been to.
Duncan East
MD, Buzz16
There was so much talent in the room last night, it was electric & fantastic to catch up with our wonderful clients as well as new industry friends.
Josephine Clark
Commercial Director, Maidstone Studios
Definitely the best awards event I've been to, and I've been to a few! Felt more like a celebration party than an industry event so credit to you all.
Gary Double
Double Comms
The awards were incredible. Such a buzz in the room and so much fun was had by all.
Ellie Walter
ITN Productions
It’s absolutely fantastic for us to be sponsoring the Broadcast Sport Awards. What we get back from this is great exposure for the brand and the ability to network with the community.
Nev Appleton
Co-Founder, MOOV Ltd
It is rare to get such a good mix of sport industry professionals in the room from all corners of the market. The opportunity to share in the successes of the year... was fantastic!
Edward Fleet
Sales Manager UK & Northern Europe, Stats Perform
The awards reunited the sports production and broadcast industries to celebrate, despite many challenges, producing such outstanding sports moments...
Marie Ellis
Head of Marketing, NEP UK