KONOIKE Group Newsletter 'K-style' Receives 'Comprehensive Award' at the 2025 Keidanren Recommended Internal Newsletter Awards

Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director, Chairman and President: Tadahiko Konoike; hereinafter 'Konoike Transport') has received the 'Comprehensive Award' in the 'Magazine/Newspaper Internal Newsletter Category (Quarterly Group Newsletter)' at the 2025 'Keidanren Recommended Internal Newsletter Awards,' organized by the Keidanren Business Service's Internal Communications Center. This is the first time Konoike Transport has received this award.

1. About the 'Keidanren Recommended Internal Newsletter Awards'

   The 'Keidanren Recommended Internal Newsletter Awards' was established in 1966 to promote internal communication activities that contribute to management, marking its 60th anniversary in 2025. A panel of judges evaluates entries from multiple perspectives, including how well the internal communication strategy reflects the management and social environment, and selects winners for the Excellence Award, Comprehensive Award, Planning Award, Incentive Award, and others.

   In 2025, there were 179 entries across three categories: 'Magazine/Newspaper Internal Newsletter,' 'Web Internal Newsletter,' and 'Video Internal Newsletter.'

2. About the KONOIKE Group Newsletter 'K-style'

   The KONOIKE Group newsletter 'K-style' is published for approximately 25,000 employees in Japan and overseas as a communication tool to increase the number of 'fans' of the company. Its purpose is to contribute to the activation of information sharing and communication within the KONOIKE Group by reflecting live information and the thoughts of those on the front lines in an easy-to-understand format.

   One of its features is the 'Public Relations Committee,' a specialized team composed of PR representatives selected from each group location to support the production of the newsletter. To leverage group synergies across industries and organizations, the 2025 editorial policy was set as 'K-style: Connecting thoughts across organizational boundaries,' with features based on common group themes.
   ・Circulation: Approx. 14,000 copies
   ・Publication frequency: June, September, December, March
   ・Year of inception: 1973
   ・Media format: Print and digital versions

3. Excerpts from the Judges' Comments

   ・ Logical structure that deepens reader understanding, from sharing challenges to introducing case studies.

   ・ Packed with creative touches that make it easy to read, such as the effective use of illustrations and manga.

   ・ Cover and interior designs are linked to the feature articles, enhancing the message.

   ・ Themes such as 'Safety' and 'Diversity' are explored in depth from multiple perspectives, including people and case studies.

   ・ The teamwork of the Public Relations Committee is excellent, conveying a strong sense of organizational unity.

Moving forward, we will continue to produce and utilize our group newsletter as a venue for communication that enables collaboration and improvement across departments and group companies, further enhancing employee engagement...