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 …

🎟️ 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.

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Jake Browne might be one of the most interesting disruptors in the creator economy right now.

After selling his creator financing startup Peblo to Wayflyer, he’s now building Retrograde, home of Emma, an AI-powered talent agent designed to help creators manage deals, partnerships, and growth.

The pitch is simple: millions of creators, not enough agents.
But the execution? Controversial.

Depending on who you ask, it’s either brilliant automation or …

The difference between viral success and burnout isn’t luck...

In this week’s episode, Michael Berkowitz and Doug Landers (the masterminds behind Greenlight Group, who rep TikTok and YouTube’s biggest stars) drop the truth bomb most creators miss:

🔥 There are ONLY two types of creators who win long-term:

• The data-obsessed scientist (treats content like a lab experiment)
• The unfiltered chaos muppet (rants from their day job with zero …

Annual celebration honors the most impactful, creative, and culture-shaping work in digital and social media, live from New York City

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 - The Shorty Awards, the leading international awards program honoring excellence in digital and social media, today announced the winners of its 17th annual ceremony during a live event in New York City. The celebration brought together leaders from marketing, entertainment, tech, and culture to …