{"id":4427304,"date":"2026-03-31T15:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/dept-brings-growth-invention-to-the-webby-shortlists\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:49:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:49:33","slug":"dept-brings-growth-invention-to-the-webby-shortlists","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-dk\/insight\/dept-brings-growth-invention-to-the-webby-shortlists\/","title":{"rendered":"DEPT\u00ae brings growth invention to the Webby shortlists"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/mask><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tInsights\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\tDEPT\u00ae brings growth invention to the Webby shortlists<\/h1>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDate\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMarch 31, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\tThe Oscars of the Internet are back, and we\u2019re celebrating the incredible work our teams have achieved over the past year.<\/p>\n\tThe 30th Annual Webby Awards just announced their nominees, and DEPT\u00ae has snagged a massive 20 nominations across the board.

From cutting-edge AI experiments to digital experiences that actually make the world a bit better, our work this year spans the full spectrum of what’s possible online. We\u2019re incredibly proud to see our collaborations with brands like Google and Lululemon recognized by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\tWhere we’re trending<\/h2>\n\tThis year\u2019s shortlists highlight exactly what we love doing: pushing the boundaries of technology without losing the human touch. Our nominations land in some of the most competitive categories, including Advertising, Media & PR, Website & mobile sites, and AI.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\u201c<\/span>\n\tThis kind of work only happens when you really understand what clients are trying to achieve. Growth invention is our way of bringing creativity, technology and data together to make that happen. We\u2019re proud to see it recognised like this.<\/p>\t
\n\t\u201d<\/span>\n\n\tMarjan Straathof, Global SVP of Marketing<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\tHelp us take home the People’s Voice<\/h2>\n\tWhile the official Webby Winners are chosen by the Academy, the People\u2019s Voice Awards are entirely up to you. Voting is officially open, and every single click counts. We\u2019d love your support in bringing these trophies home.

Cast your votes for DEPT\u00ae below:<\/strong>

NVIDIA \/ American Society for Deaf Children<\/strong>
Signs<\/em>

Accessibility & Inclusion<\/a>
Responsible Innovation<\/a>
Accessible Technology<\/a>

Mammut<\/strong>
Give Mountainwear the life it deserves<\/em>

Brand Strategy<\/a>
Fashion, Beauty & Retail<\/a>

Google<\/strong>
Antigravity<\/em>

Business Blog \/ Website<\/a>

Netflix<\/strong>
Netflix Ads<\/em>

Best Navigation \/ Structure<\/a>

lululemon<\/strong>

Fashion, Style & Beauty<\/a>
Shopping & Retail<\/a>

Google<\/strong>
Google Store<\/em>

Best Mobile Visual Design – Function<\/a>
Features & Design | Best User Interface<\/a>
Best Mobile User Experience<\/a>

Talking Portraits<\/strong>

Arts, Fashion & Culture<\/a>
Arts, Culture & Events<\/a>
Creativity & Storytelling<\/a>
Best Real-Time Engagement<\/a>

Otrium<\/strong>
Otrium Ovatars<\/em>

E-commerce & Retail<\/a>

Docusign<\/strong>

Best Practices<\/a>

Uber Eats (In partnership with Special US )
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Best Use of Video or Moving Image<\/a>
Best Copywriting<\/a>
<\/p>\nVoting closes on Thursday, April 16th, so don’t wait!

Congrats to all of our amazing clients and talented teams up for a win, and thank you for voting!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\tHonorees <\/p>\n\tFinally, congrats to all our honorees. These projects ranked in the top 25% of entries but just missed the nomination list.

BUUT<\/a> in the\u00a0Apps, Software & Immersive\u00a0–\u00a0Kids & Family\u00a0Category.

Netflix Ads <\/a>in the Websites & Mobile Sites – Best Responsive\/Adaptive Design for Mobile Category.

Nikon<\/a> in the Websites & Mobile Sites – Best User Experience Category.

Otrium Ovatars<\/a> in the AI – Best Responsible AI Implementation Category.

Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny<\/a> in the Websites & Mobile Sites – Charitable & Non-Profit: National & Global Organizations Category. <\/a>

Turning snack dust into street cred for Cheetos UK<\/a> in the Advertising, Media & PR – Social Media Campaign Category. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
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