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Health & Wellness Creators Every Organization Should Know

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Sept. 30, 2025

Health and wellness have never been more than workouts or meal plans. It’s a lifestyle that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

Today, creators are turning wellness into a movement, building communities around shared goals and showing that it’s all about progress, curiosity, and balance. From fitness routines and nutrition tips to mental wellbeing guidance, they shape how audiences think about, and act on, their health.

The following eight health …

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10 Years of Impact: Celebrating a Decade of Award-Winning Organizations

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Sept. 8, 2025

The Shorty Impact Awards are turning 10, and a decade of Impact Awards means a decade of ideas, actions, and stories that make an impact.

But the real celebration belongs to the community of nonprofits, agencies, and brands who continue to show us what purpose looks like in practice. Year after year, certain organizations continue to prove that purposeful creativity isn’t about one big idea, but sustained commitment.

These …

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Impact Creators Every Organization Should Know

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Aug. 27, 2025

Activism has always been about people who refuse to stay silent. Today, those voices are amplified in a new way, through creators who use their platforms not just to entertain, but to spark movements, shift perspectives, and keep conversations alive when the headlines fade.

For organizations, this is where the future of impact lies. Audiences look for leaders and brands who stand alongside those already doing the work. Creators have …

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How the Shorty Awards Ensure a Fair Judging Process

By Jade Nguyen  • Published Aug. 13, 2025

Inside the human-first practices that power both the Shorty Awards and the Shorty Impact Awards

At the heart of the Shorty Awards is a simple but uncompromising standard: we recognize work that is original, intentional, and created with purpose. Whether it’s a viral campaign, a culture-shifting initiative, or a movement for social change, every submission is evaluated through a fair, transparent, and integrity-driven process.

Our internal practices are designed to …

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Want a FREE Pass to Advertising Week New York?

By Jade Nguyen  • Published July 17, 2025

🎟️ Want a FREE Pass to Advertising Week NY (October 6-9)? You’ll have to listen in to find out how to claim it 😉

In our latest episode, we’re joined by Michael Gewirtzman, Global VP of Programming at Advertising Week, and our first-ever returning guest.

He’s the one reviewing your proposals, and today, he’s pulling back the curtain on what actually makes a pitch stand out.

Hit play to …

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