William Shatner (Brown Bag Wine Tasting) kicked off the second annual Cynopsis Model D Digital Awards in New York City on Friday via video. The show awarded 46 of the best and most innovative content, branded campaigns and digital technology in the industry today, with honors going to companies as diverse as Tiny Riot, Corbis Entertainment, OMD, and PBS Digital.
The energy in the room was lively, thanks to the presenters which included Buzz60 host Jen Markham, YouTube’s Mark Malkoff, Fandango’s Reel Kids host Dan Perrault, and Teachers Lounge stars and creators Ted Alexandro and Hollis James. “Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it,” Alexandro opined, quoting David Lee Roth in a random homage that continued throughout his segment. Augie, Alone series creator Augie Praley tried to recapture the Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscar selfie with the audience, later joking that only his mother favorited his Tweet. On the other hand, Mark Malkoff brought a video in which he quizzed Times Square tourists on everything from ROI to vanity metrics, while Perrault’s video had him begging an 11-year-old girl for help in preparing to be a presenter. Her only piece of advice? That he enter and exit the stage to Taylor Swift’s hit Shake It Off, which he did.
It was a terrific event, and thank you to everyone who attended the luncheon, and congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions. You can check out the full list of honorees here.
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Awards Luncheon: Friday, November 14 – 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards: Innovators. Inspirers. Creators of all kinds. We celebrate those in online video content and advertising who are at the forefront of this new industry, elevating it with their state-of-the-art contributions to branded content, technology, ad campaigns, and original content.
Benefits
What does it mean to win a Model D Award? Here are just some of the benefits:
■ Editorial coverage in Cynopsis Digital eNewsletter
■ Editorial coverage online: cynopsis.com
■ Award logo to use on your site and for marketing
■ And most importantly: winning a Model D Award positions your program & your people as leaders
Awards Luncheon – Friday, November 14th at the Grand Hyatt in New York City from 12-2:00 p.m.
The event has sold out in the past, so space is very limited and tables sell out quickly. Register yourself and your team today – the form is in the middle of the page.
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Pricing
| Per Person Registration | $399.00 |
| Group Registration (Table of 10) | $3,990.00 |
2014 Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards Finalists
Best Actor/Actress in a Web Series
Crackle – Chad Michael Murray
Crackle – Emmanuelle Chriqui
WIGS – Julia Stiles “Blue”
Best Celebrity Integration in a Web Series or Channel
Fandango – “Weekend Ticket,” Hosted by Dave Karger
Thundershorts – Jim Gaffigan – Teachers Lounge
Best Character in a Web Series
Fandango – “Reel Kids,” Hosted by Dan Perrault
PBS Digital Studios – Everything But The News
WIGS – Julia Stiles “Blue”
Best Host in a Web Series or Channel
Crackle – Jerry Seinfeld
Discovery Communications – Jason Silva in ‘Shots of Awe’
Fandango – “Fandango FrontRunners,” Hosted by Dave Karger
Flama – D-Stroy, Left Unattended with D-Stroy
FOX Sports Digital – Katie Nolan, Host of ‘No Filter’
FX Networks – Anarchy Afterword – Chris Franjola
PBS Digital Studios – It’s Okay to be Smart
PBS Digital Studios – PBS Idea Channel
YouTube/DreamWorks Animation – Jacob Soboroff
Scott Sternberg Productions – Joan Rivers
Zazoom Media Group – Jen Markham
Best Host in a Web Series or Channel: Food
Food Network – Alton Brown
Food Network – Bobby Flay
Food Network – Brandon Scawthorn
Scott Sternberg Productions – William Shatner
Best Host in a Web Series or Channel: Music
Music Choice – Clare Galterio, Music Choice’s You & A
Vevo – Tommy Wooldridge / Vevo’s Lyric Lines
Vevo – The Hudson Brothers / Guess The Video
Best New Web Series: Comedy
Fandango – “Reel Kids”
IFC – Inside Maron’s Garage
Insight Production Company Ltd. – But I’m Chris Jericho!
Kids at Play – Anthony Eats America
Thundershorts – Teachers Lounge
Best New Web Series: Informational
Forge Apollo – Technium
NBCUniversal – 30 Second to Know Presented by NBCUniversal, MEC & Xerox
OWN Digital & Harpo Studios – #OWNShow
Syfy – BlastrTV
Zazoom Media Group & Synacor – Don’t Miss
Best New Web Series: Lifestyle/Food
Discovery Communications – Lil BUB’s Big Show
Food Network – Cooking in the Fast Lane
Food Network – Cutthroat Kitchen: Alton’s After Show
Jamie Oliver Media Group – Jamie Oliver’s Drinks Tube
The Pet Collective – Homeless Dog Makeovers
Tiny Riot! – Munchies: Chef’s Night Out
Travel Channel – The Perfect Shot
Travel Channel – Top 10 Locals List
Vevo – Unexpected Covers
Best New Web Series: Reality
Bravo Digital Media – Top Chef Masters’ Battle of the Sous Chefs
Scott Sternberg Productions – William Shatner’s Brown Bag Wine Tasting
Branded Integration in a Web Series: Comedy/Drama
3 o’clock.tv/iThentic – Guidestones: Sunflower Noir
Corbis Entertainment – Dunkin’ Donuts in Orange is the New Black
IFC – Tailgate with Portlandia
Kids at Play – Tiny Commando
Sony Pictures Television, Crackle – Verizon & Crackle Go Over the Top
Branded Integration in a Web Series: Lifestyle
Discovery Communications – Second Chance Subaru
Fandango – “Fandango Amped” (VISA Signature)
Jamie Oliver Media Group – Jamie Oliver’s Drinks Tube
Meredith Video Studios – Make Room For Mo
MLB Advanced Media – Home Field Advantage
MLB Advanced Media – Key to the City
OMD – Make A Splash
Scripps Networks Interactive – HGTV Crafternoon
Vevo – Pennzoil Turn Up The Music & Drive (Tim McGraw)
Branded Integration in a Web Series
AT&T, Inc. – @SummerBreak Campaign – It Can Wait Integration
Bravo Media – Padma’s Picks presented by Cigna
FOX Sports Digital – @TheBuzzer
MLB Advanced Media – Road To Cooperstown
Branded Integration in a Web Video
DEFY Media – Coca Cola’s “The AHH Effect” Campaign
Discovery Communications – Toyota and Discovery Digital Networks at CES
Forge Apollo – Technium
Meredith Video Studios – Make Room For Mo
MLB Advanced Media – Key to the City
MLB Advanced Media – Road To Cooperstown
Turner Entertainment Networks and Funny or Die – Meet Fiat 500L’s Backseat Italians
Vevo – Tour Exposed Avicii
Branded Web Series: Informational
AT&T, Inc. – @SummerBreak
CNN – City of Tomorrow Presented by Cisco
INSP – Moments.org
NBCUniversal – 30 STK Presented by NBCUniversal & Xerox
Philo Broadcasting – Porsche. There is no substitute.
Syfy – BlastrTV
Branded Web Series
Content & Co – The 4 to 9ers: The Day Crew
Efran Films – Empowering Innovators Series
Fandango – “Mom’s Movie Minute”
Meredith Video Studios – Make Room For Mo
Mindshare Entertainment – Royal Caribbean International “Deckathalon”
MLB Advanced Media – Key to the City
OMD – Romancing the Joan
Pivot TV – The Find Better Series, presented by Monster.com
Quest Nutrition – Cooking Clean with Quest
TotallyHer Media for Evolve Media – Momtastic’s Talk Tech, Presented by Ford SYNC
Branded Web Series: Sports
Mindshare Entertainment – Degree “Do More”
MLB Advanced Media – Catching Up
MLB Advanced Media – Road To Cooperstown
Intersport – PlayStation Path to Greatness
Branded Web Video
Efran Films – “Yoga Surfer” by Efran Films, Charles Schwab and Vimeo
Funny Or Die – Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: President Barack Obama
Funny Or Die and Turner Entertainment Networks – Ron Burgundy’s Colleagues Come Clean
Meredith Video Studios – Make Room For Mo
Mindshare/American Family Insurance – Dream Show
MLB Advanced Media – Road To Cooperstown
NBCUniversal – 30 Seconds to Know Presented by NBCUniversal, MEC & Xerox
Nickelodeon – SpongeBob Checks His Instaclam
OMD – A First for Kristin Chenoweth
SapientNitro Campfire – Deja View
Connected TV Platform
Clearleap
Crackle
Fandango
SnagFilms
TiVo Inc. – TiVo Roamio
Daily Series
Bravo Digital Media – Watch What Happens Live, After Show
Discovery Communications – DNews
E! Entertainment – Live From E!
Net2TV Corp./Portico TV – “A Closer Look with the AP”
Net2TV Corp./Portico TV and Newsy – “Newsy in 30”
OWN Digital & Harpo Studios – #OWNShow
YouTube/DreamWorks Animation – YouTube Nation
ULIVE – Do Better Daily
Daily Series: Sports
120 Sports
Sports Illustrated – SI NOW
Turner Sports – Bleacher Report’s Team Stream Now
Digital Consumer Brand
DEFY Media – SMOSH
E! Entertainment
Fandango
Funny Or Die
PBS KIDS
Team Epic – Duracell’s NFL – Derrick Coleman “Trust Your Power”
Travel Channel – Travel Channel Digital Video
Turner Sports – 2014 NCAA March Madness Live
Digital Studio/Production Company
120 Sports
CineSport
Content & Co
DEFY Media
Funny Or Die
Portal A
Tiny Riot!
WIGS
Zazoom Media Group – Zazoom Studios
Digital Television Group
CBS Interactive – CBS Interactive Entertainment
E! Entertainment – E! Entertainment Television
EPIX – EPIX Digital Television Group
FOX Sports Digital
MTV Connected Content Group
OWN Digital & Harpo Studios
Scripps Networks Interactive – HGTV Digital
Univision Communications Inc.
Digital Video Ad Platform
Adobe – Adobe Primetime
BrightRoll – BrightRoll console
Fuisz Media – Fuisz Media Interactive Platform
LiveRail – Video Monetization Platform for Publishers
Multipop – Multipop Video Platform
Sizmek – Sizmek Video
Tremor Video – Tremor Video’s VideoHub
Videology
YuMe & BPN – Spicing Things Up Cross-Platform
Digital Video Technology Platform
Adobe – Adobe Primetime
Bedrocket – Boxxspring / Bedrocket
Ooyala – Ooyala Video Solution
HIRO Media – Casual Viewership
Multipop – Multipop Video Platform
Unruly – Unruly Activate
Vevo
Visible Measures – Visible Measures Fabric Platform
ZEDO – InArticle/InStream video ad
Digital Video Technology Platform: Sports
120 Sports – The 120 Sports Digital Platform
MLB Advanced Media – MLBAM
NeuLion – NeuLion Sports Platform
Live Show – Solo Event
E! Entertainment – Live From The Red Carpet (Live Stream)
HBO – Game of Thrones Red Carpet
OWN Digital & Harpo Studios – Oprah’s Lifeclass Livestream
Shout! Factory – 2013 MST3K Turkey Day Marathon
Viacom International Media Networks – MTV EMA 2013
Live Show – Solo Event: Sports
CineSport – KD7: The Storm is Coming Live
FOX Sports Digital – Super Bowl XLVIII on FOX Sports GO
Turner Sports – 2014 NCAA March Madness Live
Most Fan Engaged Channel
Discovery Communications – SourceFed
Fandango – Movieclips
HBO – Last Week Tonight (HBO)
PBS Digital Studios – The Art Assignment
Syfy – Syfy Sync powered by Watchwith
Turner Sports – NBA TV and NBA on TNT Facebook pages
Multiplatform Marketing Campaign: Cable TV
Cinemax – Banshee Season 2
DIRECTV – BKB – Big Knockout Boxing
HBO – Game of Thrones: Season 4
HISTORY – Vikings Season 2
Investigation Discovery – Surviving Evil
Music Choice – Take Back Your Music
Oxygen Media – Oxygen Preachers of L.A. Multiplatform Marketing Campaign: Cable TV
Turner Entertainment Networks – #LiveDieRetweet Cross-Divisional Campaign
USA Network – USA Network’s Farewell to Psych
Multiplatform Marketing Campaign: Web Series
NBCUniversal – 30 Seconds to Know Presented by NBCUniversal, MEC & Xerox
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism – SCPRT: 2013 Fall Campaign – BBQ Webisodes
Over-the-top (OTT) Content Service
MLB Advanced Media – MLB.TV
MLB Advanced Media – MLBAM
NeuLion – UFC Fight Pass
Newsy – Newsy’s Roku Channel
WWE – WWE Network
Social Media Campaign For Broadcast TV
Telescope Inc. – #VOICESAVE Campaign
Univision Communications Inc. – Nuestra Belleza Latina (NBL)
VOA – WORLD CUP NONSTOP
Social Media Campaign For Cable TV
Cinemax – Banshee Season 2
HBO – Girls
HISTORY – Vikings Season 2 Social Campaign
REVOLT – Audi #paidmydues Campaign
SapientNitro – The Way of Ray
SocialToaster for A&E Duck Dynasty – Duck Scouts
Telescope Inc. – HGTV – New Year’s Day Rose Parade & Brother vs Brother
USA Network – Suits: Class Action
WWE – WWE Monday Night Raw
Social TV Service
AMC Digital – AMC Story Sync
E! Entertainment – Live From The Red Carpet Digital Properties
HBO – HBO Connect
Telescope Inc. – Connect Live Platform
Turner Sports – 2013 PGA Championship Live
Turner Sports – 2014 NCAA March Madness Live
Univision Communications Inc. – “Lo Que La Vida Me Robo”, Toyota Latino
Viacom International Media Networks – MTV EMA 2013
WWE – WWE Network
Teams of the Year
Funny Or Die and The White House
Univision Communications Inc. – UCI Digital & Social 2014 World Cup Team
WWE
TV Everywhere App
Bravo Digital Media – Bravo Now App
EPIX – EPIX Android App
Hulu – Hulu App
PBS KIDS – PBS KIDS Video App
TiVo Inc. – TiVo App for iOS
Turner Sports – 2014 NCAA March Madness Live
Univision Communications Inc. & NeuLion – Univision Deportes App, Powered by NeuLion
Vevo – Vevo Samsung TV
Use of Companion Video for TV Show
AMC Digital – amc.com’s Breaking Bad Video Extras
Bravo Digital Media – The Real Housewives Awards
Bravo Digital Media – Top Chef Masters’ Battle of the Sous Chefs
Destination America – Mountain Monsters – Behind the Hunt
Food Network – Chopped After Hours
Mindshare Entertainment – Clear Hair & Scalp and The Voice
Nickelodeon – Take Me To Your Mother Shorts – A Mom-ment with Andrea
Nickelodeon in association with Schneider’s Bakery Inc. – The Lil’ Sam & Cat Show
Pivot TV – The Find Better Series, presented by Monster.com
truTV – truTV’s Impractical Jokers FANarchy
Video Discovery Service
CBS Interactive – TV Guide Digital’s Watchlist
Pluto.TV – Pluto.TV
TiVo Inc. – Digitalsmiths Seamless Discovery
Vevo – Vevo.com
Web Series: Comedy
Crackle – Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Insight Production Company Ltd. – But I’m Chris Jericho!
Kids at Play – Reasons to be Scared of the Future
Nickelodeon – First Kid vs. Third Kid
Nickelodeon – Minute with Mom
Pemberley Digital – Emma Approved
Scott Sternberg Productions – In Bed With Joan
Web Series: Informational
National Geographic Channel – Selling Survival
NBCUniversal – 30 Seconds to Know Presented by NBCUniversal, MEC & Xerox
Newsy – Newsy Videos
OWN Digital & Harpo Studios – #OWNShow
PBS Digital Studios – It’s Okay to be Smart
Syfy – BlastrTV
ULIVE – Yoga Rebel
Web Series: Lifestyle/Food
CBS Local Digital Media – Style Files
Cooking Channel – You’re Eating it Wrong with Dan Pashman
EPIX – EPIX DIY Effects
Food Network – Bobby Flay Fit
Meredith Video Studios – Make Room For Mo
ULIVE – The Mommy Show
Univision Communications Inc. – Drop the Mic with Becky G, Flama
Web Series: Sports
CBS Local Digital Media – Tailgate Fan
Grantland – Bill and Jalen’s 2013 NBA Preview
MLB Advanced Media – Chatting Cage
Sports Illustrated – Sports Illustrated Underdogs Season 2
Turner Sports – NCAA.com’s All Access
Turner Sports – PGA.com Nike Course Survival
Web Video
AMC Digital – amc.com’s “The Oath” Web Series (The Walking Dead)
BookGirlTV/Docere Digital Studios – JUST BOOKS with Tessa Smith McGovern
IFC – Chris Gethard’s ALF Audition Tape
Meredith Video Studios – Make Room For Mo
National Geographic Channel – Ginger the Goat
NBCUniversal – 30 Seconds to Know Presented by NBCUniversal, MEC & Xerox
Nickelodeon – Mom Car vs. Dad Car
OMD – Test Drive 2
Sports Illustrated – Sports Illustrated Boston Strong: One Year Later
Syfy – BlastrTV
YouTube Network
AMC Digital – amc.com’s The Walking Dead YouTube Channel
Fandango – Movieclips
PBS Digital Studios – PBS Digital Studios
Scripps Networks Interactive – HGTV Handmade
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Awards Program Guide and Special Edition of Cynopsis Digital
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Event/Registration Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us: Pete Romas at 203-899-8483
About the Venue
This year’s luncheon will be held on Friday, November 14th at the Grand Hyatt located at 109 E 42nd Street (at Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY.
Phone: 212-883-1234
Public Transportation Directions:
Subway: 4, 5, 6, 7 and shuttle trains stop at Grand Central.
Metro North: Daily trains come in from upstate NY and Connecticut.
