Rules Were Made to Be Rewritten

Behind every viral moment is a creative risk. Behind every cultural shift is a visionary bold enough to try something new.

At a defining moment in digital culture, the 17th Annual Shorty Awards arrive with “Break the Rule” as both a theme, and a manifesto.

Platforms change. Algorithms shift. It’s the rule-breakers who rise and lead.

As the 17th Annual Shorty Awards unfold, we …

Everyone is lying about AI, hybrid work is a scam, and your next ‘job’ won’t even be a job.

Jamie McLaughlin has spent 20 years placing talent at the world’s biggest brands and agencies, and he’s never seen the hiring market this dysfunctional.

In this episode, we expose:

• The AI bluff: why “AI expert” is the résumé equivalent of putting “proficient in breathing” (and how hiring managers are falling for …

By Carmen Boon, VP of Public Affairs at Food Bank For NYC & Member of The Shorty Awards’ Real Time Academy

In the current wild world of politics, where every social media post, headline, and soundbite feels like it's designed to divide, how do you cut through the noise and actually make people care about the policies shaping their lives? That’s where the magic of strategic, values-driven advocacy campaigns …

By Zanade Mann

You want to enhance your reach? Become a corporate influencer.

Let’s face it, we all know the power of influencers. From nano influencers who have deep personal ties to their followers to mega influencers who affect our daily purchases; the impact of their rise can't be ignored.

But what many did not foresee is the rise of the corporate influencer, the unofficial spokesperson of a brand or …

By John Sampogna, CEO of Wondersauce

One of the most overlooked advantages of early technology adoption is the operational benefits it can provide a company. Whether it’s emerging technologies like AI or exploring something more tactical like TikTok or Webflow, initiating the exploration process marks half the battle, especially for larger companies. But beyond just adoption, the process itself can act as a health and wellness checkup for your organization. …