OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (May 23, 2024) – VI Marketing and Branding, a leading digital marketing agency in Oklahoma City, wins seven awards in the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies. This year’s winners include Adobe, Calvin Klein, ESPN, LinkedIn, Mother Jones, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, the LA Clippers (NBA), PlayStation Studios, Sawhorse Productions, TelevisaUnivison and more.
“The caliber of the work this season truly has reflected the theme of going beyond the frame. Our industry is experimenting with new technologies like never before, crafting truly compelling stories to draw attention to some of the world’s most pressing issues,” 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.”
VI received awards for the following campaigns:
Gold Telly Awards:
Shapeshifter – Tobacco Stops With Me – General-Public Interest & Awareness Category
Apartments – Tobacco Stops With Me – General-Public Interest & Awareness Category
Silver Telly Awards:
Shapeshifter – Tobacco Stops With Me – Campaign-Social Impact Category
Apartments – Tobacco Stops With Me – Campaign-Social Impact Category
The Cloud – Tobacco Stops With Me – Campaign-Social Impact Category
Bronze Telly Awards:
The Cloud – Tobacco Stops With Me – General-Public Interest & Awareness Category
Imagine That – Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department – Campaign-Travel & Tourism Category
"These awards reflect the creative prowess and teamwork of our entire organization," said Tim Berney, CEO of VI Marketing and Branding. "Our success is also a testament to the strong partnerships we've built with our clients. We couldn't succeed without the dedication of every department working hand-in-hand with our clients to achieve outstanding results, and we're very proud of our accomplishments."
This was a record-breaking year with nearly 13,000 entries from across the globe and top video and television content producers. Winners were chosen by The Telly Awards Judging Council which includes Nathalie Van Sasse Van Ysselt, VP of Design and Creative Services, MSG Sphere Studios; Barry Christie, Global Creative Lead, Meta Creative Shop; Farihah Zaman, Director, member of Brown Girl Doc Mafia; Aiden Darné, VP, Global Studio Lead Shutterstock; Malinda Wink, Executive Director Minderoo Pictures.
The full list of the 45th Annual Telly awards can be found here.
About VI Marketing and Branding
VI Marketing and Branding is a full-service marketing communications firm with expertise in digital marketing, strategic planning, branding, public relations, and social media. VI has won almost 2,000 awards for creative excellence and superior results. The 34-year-old firm is headquartered in Oklahoma City.
Media Contact:
Jacquelyn Berney
President | VI Marketing and Branding
jberney@thevibrand.com
405.525.0055
About The Telly Awards:
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council – an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include the Gotham Institute, NAB, Stash, NYWIFT, LAPPG, Production Hub, Green the Bid, Video Consortium, and Series Fest. New Partners include FWD- Doc, AI Film Festival, Reel Abilities Film Festival, and Film Fatales.
