
Next-Mark, a Sarasota-based marketing and communications firm, has once again proven its creative excellence, earning 11 ADDY® awards at the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) 2025 ADDY Awards. Among these accolades, the agency was honored with the prestigious Judge’s Choice Amy Award for its Film, Video, & Sound Single Entry :60 Seconds.
Spanning multiple categories, Next-Mark received recognition in Film, Video, & Sound, Advertising/Media Industry Self-Promotion, Elements of Advertising (Video Editing & Logo Design), Sales & Marketing Brochure, and Online Interactive Websites.
We are incredibly proud of our team’s continued dedication to creative excellence and strategic marketing,” said Joseph Grano, Founder and President of Next-Mark, LLC. “Winning in multiple categories reaffirms our commitment to delivering innovative, results-driven solutions that elevate our clients’ brands.”
The agency’s award-winning work included projects for esteemed partners such as Venice, Theatre, First 1000 Days, Simon Malls, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Landscape Architecture, The Henson Fun, and Reveal Vitality. These campaigns have helped drive business growth and engagement throughout the Sarasota community and beyond.
“Our passion lies in helping businesses tell their stories in impactful ways,” added Grano. “These awards not only recognize our creative efforts but also highlight the strong collaborations we’ve built with our clients to achieve meaningful results.”