FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2026 — MDR Advertising has been honored with two Telly Awards in the 47th Annual Telly Awards, recognizing excellence in video and television content across all screens.
MDR’s winning campaigns included:
Title: “More Animals Rescued”
Client: Texas State Aquarium
Category: Campaign – Not-for-Profit category
Title: “Small Wins”
Client: Rally Credit Union
Category: Campaign – Business-to-Consumer category.
The Telly Awards celebrate outstanding video and television across all screens and receive more than 13,000 entries annually from around the world. Winners are selected by The Telly Awards Judging Council, a panel of industry leaders representing major media, production, streaming, and technology organizations.
“Great stories inspire people to care, connect, and take action,” said Stephen Rybak, Principal and Chief Creative Officer at MDR. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with organizations like Texas State Aquarium and Rally Credit Union, whose missions make a meaningful impact in our communities. This recognition belongs to our clients as much as it does our team.”
The honored campaigns showcase MDR’s commitment to strategic storytelling that helps brands build awareness, strengthen relationships, and drive engagement. From supporting conservation and wildlife education to celebrating the everyday financial victories that help people achieve their goals, both campaigns were designed to create authentic connections with audiences.
“Video continues to be one of the most powerful ways organizations can share their stories,” Rybak said. “We’re proud to create work that not only delivers results for our clients but also resonates with the people they serve.”
See the winning work
About MDR
MDR is a Texas-based, full-service marketing and communications agency. For more than 50 years, MDR has partnered with organizations across healthcare, tourism, education, financial services, government, and nonprofit sectors to deliver strategic marketing, branding, advertising, public relations, digital media, and award-winning creative campaigns.