Shorty Awards

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Names Nolan Carleton as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR), Colorado’s premier real estate firm, is proud to announce that Nolan Carleton has been named as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications.

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  • LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR), Colorado’s premier real estate firm, is proud to announce that Nolan Carleton has been named as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326953489/en/
    LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR), Colorado’s premier real estate firm, announced Nolan Carleton has been named as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
  • Carleton, the latest addition to LIV SIR’s leadership team, is the most recent example.
  • Our talent strategy is reflective of that goal,” notes Shannel Ryan, President, Colorado, for LIV Sotheby’s International Realty.

New Data from Wave Shows 70% of Digital Entrepreneurs Carry Financial and Mental Burdens

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Wave, the one-stop money management solution for small businesses, today announced results of a study exploring mental health and well-being amongst U.S. digital entrepreneurs. The survey found that this subset of business owners, encompassing owners who have fewer than ten employees, and connect to prospects and customers primarily through online channels, face multiple hurdles to their mental well-being, from financial struggles to imposter syndrome, along with additional burdens faced by working parents.

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  • The top contributing factors to mental health and stress levels are business finances (57%), followed by personal/family issues (49%), and work/life balance (47%).
  • a grant, loan, line of credit) is the biggest source of financial stress among respondents, with 62% of business owners saying they’ve been turned down for funding.
  • Grant programs can help address the funding gap, but community support and mentorship are also key to helping small businesses succeed.
  • Grant programs offered by companies like Wave can make a meaningful impact, and lessen the financial burden felt by so many newly starting out in business.

The 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards Announced Winners

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The Shorty Impact Awards have announced the winners of the 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards and the six recipients of the inaugural Elevate Creatives Fund presented by Wave and the Shorty Awards at a live ceremony on November 13th, 2023, at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • The Shorty Impact Awards have announced the winners of the 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards and the six recipients of the inaugural Elevate Creatives Fund presented by Wave and the Shorty Awards at a live ceremony on November 13th, 2023, at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA.
  • View the complete list of winners and honorees .
  • The six recipients of this inaugural grant, totaling $120,000, were announced at the live event.
  • We’re thrilled to do our part to support their success and enable them to make an even greater social and cultural impact in their respective communities.”

BPD Finalizes Acquisition of Revive

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Monday, December 4, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BPD, the premier data-driven health system marketing services company in the United States, has completed its acquisition of Revive, a leading healthcare agency, from Interpublic Group.

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  • Revive has been delivering proven marketing, branding and communications results for clients for many years, and brings their additional depth, capabilities and expertise in provider marketing and communications to BPD," said Jason Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of BPD.
  • "BPD + Revive will not only offer the most powerful integrated marketing solutions to the industry, but it will also continue to invest in data-driven, precision marketing approaches that yield transformational results," said Jessica Schmidt, President of BPD.
  • Chris Bevolo, Revive's CEO, will stay on as President of Revive, along with the entirety of the Revive leadership team.
  • EY-Parthenon and CPI served as integration advisors to BPD and Revive.

Team One Welcomes New Design Director to Lead The Agency Into the Modern Era of Premium & Luxury Design

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Brought on to lead an existing team of award-winning designers, DiDonato will help to elevate Team One’s design capabilities and upgrade the visual ambitions of the agency’s luxury and premium brand clients.

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  • Brought on to lead an existing team of award-winning designers, DiDonato will help to elevate Team One’s design capabilities and upgrade the visual ambitions of the agency’s luxury and premium brand clients.
  • As part of the larger creative team, he will report into Team One’s Chief Creative Officer, Chris Graves.
  • “Design has always been a critical part of what makes a premium brand.
  • Which is why the talent required to lead that discipline is such a high priority for us at Team One,” said Graves.

SERHANT. Achieves $4 Billion in Volume at Three Year Milestone

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SERHANT., a modern real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education and technology, celebrates its three-year anniversary with three major milestones: the firm has expanded to 7 states, licenses or employs over 500 people across 19 states, and is set to cross $5B in total sales this year. Their meteoric growth through extensive national expansion and record-breaking achievements solidifies its place as one of the fastest growing, and top-ranked, luxury residential brokerages. Founded in 2020 by top broker Ryan Serhant, SERHANT. has since amassed an international footprint and global media presence through its industry expertise, social media engagement, and renowned digital education program.

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  • has since amassed an international footprint and global media presence through its industry expertise, social media engagement, and renowned digital education program.
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  • "We have created a brokerage that is tech-forward, media-led and agent-first," said Ryan Serhant, Founder, CEO and Broker, SERHANT.

Iron Light Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Iron Light, an advertising and marketing agency dedicated to social change, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America.

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  • Iron Light, an advertising and marketing agency dedicated to social change, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • “When co-founder Austin Berg and I launched Iron Light in 2018, we set out to disrupt the public affairs space with our unique approach to storytelling and digital marketing.
  • And while revenue growth is one measure of our success, our true measure is the number of lives we’ve changed,” said Ryan Green, CEO and co-founder of Iron Light.
  • In 2020, Iron Light launched Iron Light Labs, a nonprofit arm dedicated to helping purpose-driven people change the world.

STAGWELL'S (STGW) DONER PARTNERS NETWORK LAUNCHES NEW IN-HOUSE MEDIA STUDIO

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Friday, June 30, 2023

DETROIT, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Doner Partners Network (DPN), part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), has announced the launch of Doner Media, the network's integrated media offering to deliver clients effective and engaging solutions at the intersection of data and creativity. The DPN, which was recently named to the Ad Age A-List, has appointed Jennifer Villamil as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, to lead the new practice. Villamil brings 18 years of media expertise, most recently serving as Head of Media at The Many. 

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  • Villamil brings 18 years of media expertise, most recently serving as Head of Media at The Many.
  • This next iteration of Doner Media is the integrated media solution more clients are seeking today.
  • With the new Doner Media, The Doner Partners Network now offers clients services across consumer research, strategic planning, creative, production, PR, influencer marketing, diversity marketing and B2B, all from a single engagement and point of contact.
  • Doner Media is the latest addition to the DPN, which acquired Los Angeles-based agency Wolfgang in October 2022.

The Shorty Awards Announces Winners at Its 15th Anniversary and Partners With Wave to Boost Creative Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Shorty Awards celebrated its milestone anniversary at a live event in New York City on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.

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  • The Shorty Awards celebrated its milestone anniversary at a live event in New York City on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.
  • The internet’s preeminent annual awards program announced the winners and honorees of the 15th Annual Shorty Awards in 148 categories, including brands, agencies, non-profits and independent creators.
  • Additionally, a new $100,000 fund for creators was announced in partnership with Wave , the one-stop money management solution for small business owners.
  • Digital talent has spawned a new era of entrepreneurship, and creators have become the fastest-growing type of small business.

MarComm Agency Revive Recognized by the Webbys, The One Show, the Shorty Awards, and Healthcare Advertising Awards

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revive, a marketing and communications agency, was recently honored by multiple organizations for campaigns with several valued clients. The Healthcare Advertising Awards awarded five honors:

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  • Along with the Healthcare Advertising Merit Award, SHIFT — the bold and eye-catching nurse-focused campaign created in partnership with RWJF — received additional recognition.
  • "We as an agency are so proud of the recognition for our work," said Chris Bevolo, Revive CEO.
  • The Webbys, The One Show, the Shorty Awards, and the Healthcare Advertising Awards are international award programs that recognize and honor excellence in areas of marketing and advertising, including website, video, mobile, social, animation, marketing, and podcasts.
  • Learn more about how Revive can help your organization drive revenue and level up your brand here: www.reviveagency.com .