We’re proud to share that our founder, Spencer Wade, has been selected to serve as a judge for the 47th Annual Telly Awards in 2026. This continues his multi-year legacy of evaluating top-tier video and television content, having previously served as a Final Round Judge for the competition in 2022.

As the premier honor recognizing excellence in video and television content across all screens, the Telly Awards showcase the world’s most innovative and productive advertising campaigns from the industry’s brightest minds. Winning a Telly Award represents a massive achievement, signaling unmatched creative and tactical excellence to clients and peers alike.

The 2026 Judging Season: Capture the Original

For the 47th Annual Telly Awards, Spencer joins the panel to evaluate creative work under this year’s official theme: Capture the Original. This theme celebrates how modern creators and brands harness today’s rapidly evolving media landscape while staying true to the authentic, raw inspiration behind their work.

Spencer’s evaluation spans multiple media disciplines, including:

  • Branded Content
  • Commercials & Marketing
  • Immersive & Interactive Media
  • TV Series & Non-Broadcast
  • Social Video, Film, Shorts, & Animation

Featured Interview: Read insights directly from our founder on his evaluation process in Spencer’s Official Telly Judge Interview.

About Spencer’s Judging Role

With over a decade of experience leading digital marketing strategy for brands across 50+ verticals, Spencer brings a balanced perspective to the final round judging panel. He understands both the creative vision required to move audiences and the strict performance metrics that drive tangible business results.

His deep expertise in video marketing, content strategy, and cross-platform campaign execution informs his analysis of what truly makes outstanding video content in today’s crowded media landscape. Serving as a judge allows him a unique doorway into the minds of the most accomplished advertising teams pushing the industry forward.

Submit Your Work to the Telly Awards

If your agency does excellent work, creates never-before-seen assets on a daily basis, or knows how to move audiences to take action, your team deserves recognition from its peers across the country. Bringing home a Telly Award can completely change how clients and the public view your efforts.

  • Learn More: Check out the Telly Awards Homepage to explore the history and prestige of this organization.

  • Review the Panel: See the standards of the community on the Telly Awards Judges Page.

  • Prepare Your Campaign: Access guidelines and asset requirements via Telly Awards Resources.

  • Submit An Entry: Give your team the credit they deserve and Submit Your Work Here. (Note: The Extended Entry Deadline for the current cycle is Friday, March 27, 2026).

Published On: March 20th, 2026 / Categories: Telly Awards Judge / Tags: /

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