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August 14

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The Digiday Media Awards recognize the year's most impactful work across media and publishing. From editorial innovation and audience growth to subscription models, platform partnerships and new storytelling formats, it celebrates the teams redefining how modern media is built, distributed and monetized.

This year we'll be offering valuable recognition from Digiday in three new categories, including Best Zero-Click Strategy, Best Use of Content Licensing and more. You can check out some of the new categories below and view the full list of categories here. 

If you're ready to begin preparing this year's submissions, you can get started here. 

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Featured Categories 

Best Direct Reader Revenue Approach NEW

Awarding the approach that most successfully generated revenue directly from readers through subscriptions, memberships or other paid offerings.

Best Use of Content Licensing NEW

Awarding the most effective use of content licensing to expand reach and drive business growth.

Best Zero-Click Strategy NEW

Awarding the strategy that most effectively engaged audiences and drove measurable outcomes across zero-click platforms amid the rise of AI-driven discovery.

Best Ad Tech Platform

Awarding the most effective use of content licensing to expand reach and drive business growth.

Content Studio of the Year

Awarding the in-house content studio that most effectively delivered outstanding branded content and client results.

Best Multichannel Campaign

Awarding the campaign that most effectively leveraged multiple platforms and channels to achieve audience and business objectives.

 
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Key Details and Dates

Aug. 14

Early Deadline
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Sept. 25

 Regular Deadline
 
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Nov. 20

Last Chance
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