The 45th Annual Telly Awards have announced their winners, recognizing excellence in video and television across various screens. This year’s awards saw a record-breaking 13,000 entries from independent production studios, major brands, and networks worldwide, including notable organizations like Adobe, Al Jazeera Media Network, CBS Sports, Clinton Foundation, and NASA Television.
Asharq News was honored as the “Telly Company of the Year.” Their winning entries include Asharq Business with Bloomberg Tech+ Show in Video Journalism, Asharq News Conflict in Darfur Story in Explainers, and the Show Opening Segment for COP 28.
Notable winners this year included companies and individuals such as Olivia Rodrigo, Paris Hilton, Drake, and Jeremy Allen White. Specific projects that stood out included Paramount Pictures’ “Viral Mission Impossible Theme Song” and PepsiCo’s “You Belong Here” campaign, which highlighted accessibility and the contributions of associates living with disabilities. Watch the highlight reel below:
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“The caliber of the work this season has truly reflected the theme of going beyond the frame. Our industry is experimenting with new technologies and crafting compelling stories in multiple mediums,” shares Telly Awards Managing Director Amanda Needham. “The Telly Awards is uniquely positioned to meet the industry where it’s actually making work, be that on television or TikTok.”
Reflecting the industry’s evolution, the Telly Awards introduced new categories such as Generative AI, Thought Leadership, Brand Collaboration, and Accessibility. The judging panel was diverse, featuring industry leaders like Nathalie Van Sasse Van Ysselt of MSG Sphere Studios and Barry Christie of Meta Creative Shop.
Entries came from 56 countries, with a strong emphasis on documentary filmmaking, video journalism, immersive experiences, branded content series, and traditional TV commercials. The awards highlighted significant social impact work from organizations like Mother Jones, Al Jazeera Digital, and ProPublica. Sawhorse Productions saw breakout wins in immersive and interactive categories with brand work for Roblox featuring FENTY and Olivia Rodrigo.
The “People’s Telly Awards,” selected by public vote, featured winners like Netflix, SkyNews Arabia, and the Miami Dolphins. In addition to the awards, the Telly Awards continue to engage with the industry through original programming, including podcasts and the “Hot Takes” interview series, featuring discussions on AI tools, influencer marketing, and measuring social impact in entertainment.
Below are a list of winners:
Social Video
- LinkedIn, Social Video – General – Motivational & Advice, “Catalyst: Rejecting Imposter Syndrome”
- Grey NY, Social Video – Series – DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, “Heart of Vegas”
- PlayStation Studios, Social Video – Series – Sports, “MLB the Show 23 presents Storylines: The Negro Leagues”
- Al Jazeera Digital, Social Video – Craft – Use of Vertical Format, “One Day in Gaza | Close Up”
- Mother Jones, Social Video – Series – News & Information, “Democracy in Danger: It Can Happen Here”
Online Series/Shows/Segments
- Golden State Warriors, Online – General – Social Impact, “City Edition: International Women’s Day”
- America’s Test Kitchen, Online – Series – Food & Beverage, “On The Road with Bryan Roof”
- American Society of Cinematographers, Online – Craft – Directing, “ASC Clubhouse Conversations – The Color Purple”
- WWE, Online – Craft – Use of Graphics, “WWE Summer Slam 2023 Graphics Presentation”
- PepsiCo Foundation, Online – Series – Sustainability, “PepsiCo Foundation Safe Water Changemakers”
Television Shows/Series/Segments
- NBC News, Television – General – Documentary: Short Form (Under 40 Minutes), “Blood and Gold: Wagner’s Rise in Central Africa”
- National Geographic, Television – Series – Documentary, “Ancient China From Above 2”
- Jim Henson Company, Television – Series – Children, “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock”
- SkyNews Arabia, Television – General – Culture & Lifestyle, “The Rhythms of Andalucia”
- Telemundo, Television – General – DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, “Celebrating Pride Month”
Marketing & Commercials
- WestElm, Online Commercial – General – Home, Furniture & Appliances, “National Geographic + West Elm Kids”
- GigBag Media, Local TV – General – Food & Beverage, “Food Depot | Halloween”
- Sacramento Kings, Local TV – Craft – Sound & Sound Design, “We Felt That”
- Feed the Children, Online Commercial – General – Social Impact, “If Words Were Enough”
Immersive/Interactive & Mixed
- Crunchyroll, Immersive, Interactive, & Mixed – General – Health & Safety, “Crunchyroll Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge – Train Like Your Favorite Anime Heroes”
- The Artery, Immersive, Interactive & Mixed – General – Museums & Galleries, “Louisiana Civil Rights Museum, Dreamcube™”
- SawHorse Production, Immersive, Interactive & Mixed – General – Beauty, Fashion & Shopping, “FENTY Beauty + Skin Experience on Roblox”
- BigRock Creative, Immersive, Interactive & Mixed – Craft – Use of 360 Video, “T-Mobile for Business 5G Trailblazing Adventure”
Non-Broadcast
- Catch + Release, Nonbroadcast – General – DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, “The Hardest Part, A Teleflora Love Story (Mothers Day)”
- Deloitte Digital, Non-Broadcast – Craft – 2D Animation, “DigitalMIX”
- ProPublica, Non-Broadcast – General – Documentary: Short Form (Under 40 Minutes), “The Night Doctrine”
- NASA Television, Non-Broadcast – General – Documentary: Short Form (Under 40 Minutes), “The Color of Space | Victor Glover”
- Tiffany & Co, Non-Broadcast – General – Internal Communications, “Tiffany & Co. Internal Holiday Video 2023”
- U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs, Non-Broadcast – General – Information, “PTSD Awareness Promo”
View the full Telly Awards 2024 winners list at https://tlly.co/winners
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