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Finalists Announced for the 17th Annual Shorty Awards

By Jade Nguyen  • Published April 17, 2025

Duolingo, e.l.f., Netflix, 72andSunny, Whalar and More Are Up for a Shorty

New York, April 16, 2025 - The Shorty Awards, the premier awards program honoring the most innovative work across digital and social media, announced the finalists for its 17th annual season today.

With "Break the Rules" as this year’s theme, the entries showed a clear shift in how brands, agencies and creators approached digital storytelling. New voices, platform-native …

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Biggest Trends in 2025 Super Bowl Ads (So Far!)

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Feb. 6, 2025

Every year, the Super Bowl sets the stage for advertising’s most ambitious, creative, and talked-about campaigns, making it a must-watch event far beyond football fans.

With over 100 million viewers tuning in each year, brands pull out all the stops to create unforgettable campaigns that drive engagement, conversation, and, most importantly, results.

Whether you're in it for the game, the halftime show, or just the ads, the Super Bowl remains …

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Most Impactful People and Organizations of 2024

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Nov. 20, 2024

2024 marked the debut of the People Of the Year awards. This new distinction reflects on the individuals behind the work, in addition to the existing Brand, Agency and Nonprofit of the Year Awards. These winners didn’t simply participate - they led, inspired, and elevated their industries and communities.

Let’s revisit the highlights on the changemakers and innovators who are setting benchmarks for creativity and impact in their respective fields. …

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Winners Unveiled for 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Nov. 20, 2024

Additionally, Six Emerging Creative Entrepreneurs to Receive Financial Support from the 2nd Annual Elevate Creatives Fund

NEW YORK, November 21, 2024 – The Shorty Impact Awards returned for its 9th annual celebration, honoring culture-defining campaigns that made a significant social impact. Held at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA, the event also marked the 2nd annual Elevate Creatives Fund, giving 120,000 USD through the partnership with money management platform …

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The 17th Annual Shorty Awards Is Open For Entries!

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Oct. 28, 2024

Today, we kick off the 17th Annual Shorty Awards.

The significance of turning 17? Independence, freedom, and ambition - a thrill for what’s next, and nostalgia for what got us here. Just like the evolution of social media and the creator economy.

In 2025, both the number of US social network users and social video ad spending will surpass linear TV; creators are redefining media, marketing and commerce (source: …
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