VI Marketing and Branding (VI) has taken home ten honors at the 46th Annual Telly Awards, solidifying its national reputation for emotionally resonant storytelling and strategic creative work. With more than 13,000 entries submitted from around the globe, VI’s wins underscore the agency’s impact in behavior-change marketing, cultural storytelling, and purpose-driven campaigns.
The agency earned five Gold and five Silver awards across a wide spectrum of categories, including Public Service & PSA, Travel & Tourism, and Biography & Series.
“We believe marketing can be a force for good, and these awards reflect that belief in action,” said Tim Berney, founder and CEO of VI. “Whether we’re helping people make healthier choices or showcasing the beauty and depth of Oklahoma, we’re telling stories that matter—and that move people.”
2025 Telly Award Highlights
Gold Telly Winners:
- ROUTES: Series – Travel & Tourism
- ROUTES: Chef’s Playground – Travel & Tourism
- ROUTES: Higher and Faster – Biography
- ROUTES: Tulsa Sound – Travel & Tourism
- Find Yourself in Oklahoma – Travel & Tourism
Silver Telly Winners:
- Talk About Tobacco – Public Service & PSA
- Talk About Tobacco: Searching for Answers – Public Service & PSA
- ROUTES: Food & Emotion – Travel & Tourism
- ROUTES: Season One Trailer – Travel & Tourism
- ROUTES: Season One Trailer – Shows & Series
These campaigns blend high production value with strategic storytelling to inspire, inform, and drive real-world change—particularly in areas like public health and tourism.
Redefining Marketing With Meaning
VI has long championed marketing that leads with purpose. From its award-winning public service campaigns like Talk About Tobacco to the beautifully produced ROUTES travel series, the agency blends strategy, emotion, and cultural relevance into every project.
The Telly Awards, judged by leading experts from television, streaming, and digital platforms, celebrate the best in video and television across all screens. VI’s wins reinforce its status as a national leader in integrated campaigns and behavior-change strategy.
