Newsweek’s Hit Series “Unconventional” Wins Six Telly Awards
June 24 2024 - 12:30PM
Newsweek’s groundbreaking series Unconventional has been honored
with six prestigious Telly Awards, recognizing its excellence in
video and television across various categories.
Unconventional, which recently launched its second season,
explores the lives and stories of individuals committed to
adventure and service to their country. The series features
Newsweek Editor at Large, Naveed Jamali, who is a military expert,
author, veteran, journalist, and former spy, following a new
generation entering the U.S. military and how they bring diversity
and new attitudes while still upholding the traditions of one of
our nation’s oldest institutions. The series has resonated with
audiences for its authentic storytelling to humanize and demystify
the newest generation of women and men who serve our country.
The six Telly Awards won by Unconventional include:
- Gold Telly Award for
Recruitment - Non-Broadcast for Unconventional: An
Exclusive Look At The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
- Gold Telly Award for Best Documentary Series -
Explainer - Non-Broadcast for Unconventional: An Exclusive
Look At The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
- Silver Telly Award for Entertainment -
Non-Broadcast for Unconventional: An Exclusive Look At The
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
- Silver Telly Award for Non-Scripted - Online
for the series Unconventional
- Bronze Telly Award for Entertainment - Online
for the series Unconventional
- Bronze Telly Award for
Information - Non-Broadcast for Unconventional: An
Exclusive Look At The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
Newsweek’s Telly Award wins follow Unconventional being honored
by the Webby’s for best-branded entertainment video series. The
second season of Unconventional continues to push boundaries,
featuring new and inspiring stories that challenge the status quo
and encourage viewers to embrace diversity and individuality.
“We are incredibly proud of the recognition Unconventional has
received from the Telly Awards,” said Naveed Jamali, series host
and Newsweek Editor at Large. “This series exemplifies our
commitment to high-quality, authentic storytelling and innovative
original content that not only entertains but also inspires. We
look forward to continuing to share these powerful stories with our
audience.”
The Telly Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in video and
television, covering various screens such as commercials,
non-broadcast content, and social media videos. Founded in 1979,
the awards attract over 12,000 submissions annually from a global
audience.
About Newsweek: Newsweek is the modern global
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EMEA and Asia.
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