2026 PINNACLE AWARDS WINNERS

CATEGORY: MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS


Winners of the Pinnacle Awards for Marketing & Communications include:

Marketing

AI-Powered Marketing Innovation — For trailblazing use of AI in marketing strategies

  • Platinum:  Orange Marketing 

  • Diamond:  Sonaria 

  • Emerald:  Gretchen Lowery/Link Logistics  

Best Integrated Marketing Campaign — Recognizes outstanding multi-channel campaign execution

  • Platinum:  TiVo 

  • Diamond:  Ledger 

  • Emerald:  8x8, Inc.

Brand Launch of the Year — Celebrates the most impactful new brand or product launch

  • Platinum:  Gifthealth 

  • Diamond:  The Hershey Company 

Content Marketing Excellence — For brands driving engagement through original content

  • Platinum: AH Datalytics: The Crime Index  

  • Diamond: Sonaria 

Experiential Marketing Campaign — For immersive, in-person or hybrid brand experiences

  • Platinum:  The Hershey Company 

  • Diamond:  Accenture Federal Services - The Forge 

  • Emerald:  Authenticom Group of Companies 

Influencer Marketing Program — Honors effective partnerships with Influencers.

  • Platinum: NeoSol with the Helados Sarita Influencer Campaign  

Video Marketing Achievement — Rewards innovative and effective video content

  • Platinum:  SYZYGY Global 

  • Diamond:  Link Logistics

Public Relations

Media Relations Excellence — For standout press outreach and journalist engagement

  • Platinum:  Look Left Marketing 

  • Diamond:  Herman Miller 

Nonprofit PR Program — Celebrates PR success for nonprofits or social causes

  • Platinum:  C-Further 

Product PR Launch — Honors successful product announcement PR

  • Platinum:  Kickstand- Hapax (HumanX 2026 Product Launch)  

  • Diamond:  Segway   

  • Emerald:  The Hershey Company 

Technology PR Campaign — For campaigns promoting tech brands or solutions

  • Platinum:  Trinity 

  • Diamond:  The Devon Group 

  • Emerald: Marvell Technology  

Social Media

Best Use of Instagram — For Outstanding visual storytelling on Instagram

  • Platinum:  Vintage Modern 

Social Media Campaign of the Year — For creative, high-impact social campaigns

  • Platinum:  Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority 

  • Diamond:  Pretzl 

Communications

Best Corporate Communications — Honors excellence in internal or external communications

  • Platinum:  AM Best (Video & Marketing Teams) 

Employee Communications Strategy — For fostering engagement and transparency internally

  • Platinum:  A/Z Corporation's Anchor Point Internal Communication Platform 

  • Diamond:  Link Logistics