CES. 1B. Two deserts. Two futures. One reality check.

In 2026, brands face a single, brutal choice: fade into the algorithmic wallpaper, or pay the only premium that still matters, the Human Premium.

Shaped by insights from Shorty Awards’ Real Time Academy (RTA) and community members tracking CES and 1B Followers Summit, our first-ever #ShortTake on Cultural & Creativity Report lays out the fault line brands will have to cross …

New York, November 18, 2025 - The Shorty Impact Awards today announced the winners of its 10th annual program, celebrating a decade of creativity with purpose at a live ceremony held at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles.

This year’s winners represent ten years of progress, creativity, and purpose. Notable winners include The Asian American Foundation, UNICEF, GoFundMe, Blue Marine Foundation, Tony’s Chocolonely, Frida, Chime, Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Authentic Campaigns, …

This year, the Shorty Awards come of age. We turn 18.

For 18 years, we’ve witnessed creativity evolve, the birth of platforms, the rise of new voices, and the reshaping of culture itself. Digital storytelling has grown up, and so have the stories, movements, and brands shaping it.

Turning 18 marks the start of a new chapter, and this one is entirely yours to author. It’s time to Claim Your …

For a decade, the Shorty Impact Awards have cast a spotlight on a powerful truth: that influence, when harnessed with intention, can be a profound force for good.

As we mark this milestone 10th anniversary, we are proud to honor a group of visionaries who are not just shaping digital culture, but are actively rewriting its purpose. They are leaders, storytellers, engineers, and educators proving that a like button can …

New York, October 7, 2025 - The Shorty Impact Awards today announced the finalists for its 10th annual program, celebrating a decade of honoring the most impactful purpose-driven campaigns across digital and social media.

The milestone 10th-year theme, “Decade Forward,” is a call to action that highlights the work defining the next ten years of social change. The finalists embody this vision, showcasing bold ideas, initiatives, and voices actively shaping …