THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

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From the 11th Annual Shorty Impact Awards

Spy Ninjas

Entered in Storyteller of the Year

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Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint have spent more than a decade building an entertainment universe that invites audiences to become part of the story. As co-founders of Spy Ninjas, Chad serves as Chief Creative Officer, while Vy leads the company as CEO.

 

Since launching their flagship franchise in 2018, the creative partners have grown Spy Ninjas into a serialized family entertainment phenomenon, with more than 47 million subscribers and 18 billion lifetime views. Its blend of mysteries, challenges, pranks, and high-energy storytelling transforms viewers from passive spectators into participants in an ongoing adventure.

 

The duo launched Spy Ninjas Entertainment earlier this year as they continue to expand the Spy Ninjas universe well beyond YouTube, including into publishing, consumer products, gaming, and Spy Ninjas HQ, a 50,000-square-foot entertainment destination that opened in Las Vegas in 2024. Beyond entertainment, Chad supports organizations including Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Wishing Star Foundation, while Vy advocates for greater diversity in digital media and the next generation of creators.

 

Together, they demonstrate how creator-led storytelling can grow into a lasting entertainment franchise, building communities that follow a story wherever it goes.

 

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