JOIN US OCT. 14TH FOR OUR 2025 AWARDS RECEPTION
City Winery, NYC | 3-6:30PM ET

Winners announcement taking place 9/23

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Overview

The Cynopsis Media Impact Awards spotlight the trailblazers shaping the future of media, advertising, and content distribution. Join us for an evening of networking, connections, and recognition—taking place alongside ScreenShift, the new conference where leaders from streaming, linear, and digital video come together to define what’s next.

Winners Announcement: Sept. 23

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2025 Finalists

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN AD TECH

  • Best Ad Serving Technology

    • CentriplyCentriply
    • Overwolf AdsOverwolf Ads
    • TubeMogulTubeMogul
    • Parrot ADS from Viamedia: Powering Seamless Cross-Platform AdvertisingViamedia

  • Best Advancement in Data Utilization

    • Blockgraph OnDemand: Putting First-Party Data to Work in TV StrategyBlockgraph
    • Canela Audience SolutionsCanela Media
    • PermutivePermutive
    • The Tango with Data will save Broadcast TVTangoRESPONSE by Tango Media Systems

  • Best AI/Machine Learning Application in Ad Tech

    • CriteoCriteo
    • KYSTE Paid Media ReportJennings Social Media & MarTech (JSMM)
    • MediaoceanMediaocean
    • Celeste AI by SkaiSkai

  • Best Connected TV (CTV) Platform

    • FreeWheel’s Leadership in LiveFreeWheel
    • CTV That Converts: How Kargo Delivered Brand Impact at ScaleKargo
    • Kidoodle.TVKidoodle.TV
    • LG Ad Solutions Revolutionizes CTV AdvertisingLG Ad Solutions
    • Premion: Driving CTV Outcomes for Local, Regional, and SMB AdvertisersPremion

  • Best Creative Optimization Technology

    • HunchHunch
    • InnovidInnovid
    • Katz LiveKatz Digital Video
    • Visit Maine Adds Daily Foliage Reports, Weather Updates & Localized Flight Information To Fall CTV Campaign CreativeOrigin

  • Best Creator-Brand Collaboration

    • Smartest Contract in Baseball History? Bobby Bonilla on How He Turned $5.9M into a Financial Legacy.Nuveen: A TIAA Company & Front Office Sports
    • Lenovo+Intel Presents: #Creator OdysseyPortal A
    • Prime Video Ricky Stanicky Only FansPrime Video

  • Best Cross-Platform Measurement Solution

    • AMCN OutcomesAMC Networks
    • Kantar MediaKantar Media
    • LiveRampLiveRamp
    • Revedia PlatformSymphonyAI

  • Best Identity Resolution Technology

    • AcxiomAcxiom
    • AmperityAmperity
    • Blockgraph OnDemand: Advancing Identity Resolution for the Modern TV EraBlockgraph
    • BridgBridg

  • Best Personalization Technology

    • Adobe TargetAdobe Target
    • AmperityAmperity
    • Visit Maine Adds Daily Foliage Reports, Weather Updates & Localized Flight Information To Fall CTV Campaign CreativeOrigin
    • ViralGains Zero-Party AdsViralGains

  • Best Programmatic Advertising Platform

    • MediaMathMediaMath
    • Overwolf AdsOverwolf Ads
    • The Trade DeskThe Trade Desk

  • Outstanding Brand Safety Strategy

    • Kargo’s Safe Haven: A Strategy Built on Trust, Tech, and TransparencyKargo
    • Kidoodle.TVKidoodle.TV

Pricing

As an honoree, your pass includes entry to curated roundtables on the future of media—covering everything from CTV and sports to gaming, social, and career growth—plus the evening reception celebrating this year’s winners.

  • Roundtables + Reception Pass (Entry from 3pm)

    $399
    Fall & Final

    Step into the conversations everyone will be talking about. This pass gets you into exclusive afternoon roundtables with top media voices, then into the evening reception where connections and celebrations come together.

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Agenda

3:10pm: Check-In
3:30-5:00pm: Session Content
5-5:30pm: Roundtables
5:30-6:30pm: Happy Hour Reception & Awards Celebration

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