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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 …

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 …

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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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 …