THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media and digital. View this season's finalists!

Campaign

Awareness Campaign Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign Diverse-Owned Businesses Campaign Fundraising Campaign Global Campaign Integrated Campaign Local Campaign Multi-Platform Campaign Multicultural Campaign On a Shoestring Campaign Pro Bono Campaign Social Movement Campaign

Content & Design

Audio & Music Brand Voice NEW! Branded Content Branded Series Documentary Short Email & Newsletter NEW! Feature Film Gamification NEW! Images Interactive Content Long Form Video Medium Length Video NEW! Micro-site or Blog Podcast Research Reports Short Form Video Video Series

Cause

Animal Rights & Welfare Arts & Culture Conservation & Preservation Disability Awareness Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Emergency Relief Environment & Sustainability Fight Poverty Gender Equality Human Rights Immigration & Refugees Learning & Development LGBTQ+ Mental Health Multi-Cause Initiative Other Causes NEW! Public Health Public Safety Racial Equality Responsible Consumption & Production Responsible Technology NEW! Social Justice Youth & Family

Industry

Automotive Business to Business Consumer Brands Education Entertainment Fashion & Beauty Financial Services Food & Beverage Government & Politics Healthcare & Pharma Hospitality & Travel Lifestyle & Wellness News & Media Non-Profit Other Industry NEW! Retail & E-Commerce Sports Technology

Partnerships

Brand Partnership NEW! Corporate-Community Influencer, Creator & Celebrity Nonprofit Partnership Other Partnerships NEW!

Platforms & Technology

Extended Reality Gaming Generative AI Instagram LinkedIn Other Platforms TikTok YouTube

Special Project

Special Project

Strategy & Engagement

Call to Action Community Engagement Contest or Challenges Data & Insights Earned Media Event & Experiential Guerrilla Marketing Integration with Traditional Media NEW! Paid Media PSA Single Post Storytelling Use of Viral Content NEW! User Generated Content

From the 17th Annual Shorty Awards YouTube Presence

This category honors brand presence on YouTube. Describe how you effectively used the platform's native tools to establish your unique brand voice, foster community and drive engagement.

See previous winners and honorees here.

Finalists

YouTube Presence
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Good Work
Studies show that young people are more likely to remember and share news/information that’s delive…
YouTube Presence
finalist
Top Rank Boxing - Long Form Social Content
In 2024, Top Rank Boxing’s mission was twofold: to preserve boxing’s storied legacy while championi…
YouTube Presence
finalist
Be Kind to Your Mind with Headspace
In this crowded digital landscape where platforms and algorithms compete for our attention, Headspa…
YouTube Presence
finalist
Bright Side: Inspiration. Creativity. Wonder.
Bright Side, launched in 2017, has grown to captivate nearly 45 million subscribers globally, creat…
YouTube Presence
finalist
Crayola Create: Sparking Creative Moments with TheSoul Publishing
Launched in June 2024, Crayola Create was designed to seamlessly blend storytelling with Crayola's …
YouTube Presence
finalist
Dexter YouTube Channel
Launched in 2024, the Dexter YouTube channel’s overarching objective is to establish itself as the …
YouTube Presence
finalist
Dora & Friends Channel
The Dora & Friends channel was created to foster a new generation of love for Dora, a reboot of Dor…
YouTube Presence
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From Play to Purpose: LearnToon’s Explosive Growth on YouTube
The objective driving LearnToon was to expand our presence in the "made for kids" content space on …
YouTube Presence
finalist
Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel
Hello Kitty and her friends are on a mission to spread friendship, kindness, and inclusivity across…
YouTube Presence
finalist
Indiana Fever
Beginning 2024 with less than 5,000 YouTube subscribers, but with a strong plan in place from the 2…
YouTube Presence
finalist
MSNBC 2024 Social Media Presence
The MSNBC social media team is dedicated to providing audiences with resources to navigate complex …
YouTube Presence
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Slick Slime Sam: Crafting Creativity and Inspiring Kids Worldwide
Slick Slime Sam has become a cornerstone of kids’ entertainment, sparking creativity and curiosity …
YouTube Presence
finalist
SpongeBob YouTube Channel
Make SpongeBob the most relevant he’s ever been on YouTube in celebration of the 25th anniversary o…
YouTube Presence
finalist
The Daily Show YouTube
The Daily Show’s YouTube channel is a powerhouse source for news and entertainment in an increasing…
YouTube Presence
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YouTube on YouTube
In 2024, YouTube set out to redefine on-platform brand storytelling by celebrating what makes the p…

Nominees

YouTube Presence
Baby Zoo: Where Learning Meets Laughter for Kids Worldwide
Baby Zoo is a 2D animated musical show designed to captivate and educate children aged 3 to 5 throu…
YouTube Presence
Girl Won't Show Her Face In School
YouTube Presence
Law&Crime Shorty Entry - YouTube Presence
Law&Crime is the leading multimedia destination for law enforcement programming, true crime series,…
YouTube Presence
MoMA's YouTube Channel
MoMA is a leader in the field of art on YouTube, with 556.4K subscribers as of Dec 31, 2024. Our vi…
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