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Craft Creative Earns ADDY Award for Video Storytelling During Charleston Awards Season
Mar 17, 2026 / By
Maximilian Pyle
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During Charleston’s recent marketing awards season, the video production company received an ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation for Best Music Video, honoring the team’s work in creative advertising and branded storytelling.
The ADDY Awards are among the advertising industry’s most competitive creative competitions, recognizing excellence in advertising and marketing across the country. Winning work is judged by experienced creative professionals and selected for its originality, craft, and effectiveness in communicating a brand message.
The recognition highlights the continued growth of Craft Creative, the premium video production division of VIP Marketing, which focuses on producing cinematic advertising, brand storytelling, and digital video campaigns for organizations nationwide.
Creative Recognition Within Charleston’s Marketing Community
The awards ceremony brought together many of Charleston’s leading marketing, advertising, and creative professionals to celebrate standout work from across the region. Craft Creative’s recognition came alongside several additional honors connected to the organization.
Founder Eric Elliott was named Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association Charleston Chapter, one of the organization’s highest recognitions for leadership and impact within the marketing profession. During his acceptance speech, Elliott acknowledged the team behind the creative work.
“I thank my team for this award of Marketer of the Year. I may be that, but you all are the team of the year. I am blessed to work alongside you all.”
The evening also included recognition for the Going Forward podcast, produced by VIP Marketing and Craft Creative, which received the Best Podcast award from the American Marketing Association Charleston Chapter for the second consecutive year.
Building Creative Momentum
These honors follow additional recognition earlier this year when VIP Marketing and Craft Creative were recognized at the National Trial Lawyers Summit Golden Gavel Awards.
For Craft Creative, the ADDY recognition reflects the company’s continued commitment to producing high-quality video campaigns that blend creative storytelling with strategic brand messaging. From national advertising spots to digital-first storytelling, the team focuses on creating work that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression.
If your brand is looking to elevate its message through cinematic storytelling, strategic video campaigns, or commercial production, the Craft Creative team would be happy to begin a conversation. Explore our work and connect with us to begin your next creative project.
For full details, you can read the original press release here.
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