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2022 Digital Agency of the Year
Gold Winner for 2022 Digital Marketing Agency of the Year, Awarded by Ad World Masters
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2022 Digital Agency of the Year

Gold Winner for 2022 Digital Marketing Agency of the Year, Awarded by Ad World Masters

2023
Los Angeles Magazine Feature
Featured article with Agency CEO, Curt Cuscino, on the undeniable state of convergence for marketing and technology in 2023.
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Los Angeles Magazine Feature

Featured article with Agency CEO, Curt Cuscino, on the undeniable state of convergence for marketing and technology in 2023.

2023
2021 Agency of the Year
Gold Winner for 2021 Agency of the Year Awards by Ad World Masters
etc
2021 Agency of the Year

Gold Winner for 2021 Agency of the Year Awards by Ad World Masters

2022
Named Top Digital Marketing Agency by GoodFirms
We were proudly named a Top Digital Marketing Agency for 2022 by GoodFirms
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Named Top Digital Marketing Agency by GoodFirms

We were proudly named a Top Digital Marketing Agency for 2022 by GoodFirms

2022
Featured Interview with Thrive Global
Part of an in-depth, 5-part series with industry leaders, Curt Cuscino, our agency's Founder & CEO goes deep on "Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times"
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Featured Interview with Thrive Global

Part of an in-depth, 5-part series with industry leaders, Curt Cuscino, our agency's Founder & CEO goes deep on "Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times"

2021
San Diego ADDY Award (SILVER)
HypeLife won a 2021 American Advertising Award (San Diego) for our 30 second Ad/Promo Spot for HUDL Music, "For the Fiercely Independent" (Category: Internet Commercial)
etc
San Diego ADDY Award (SILVER)

HypeLife won a 2021 American Advertising Award (San Diego) for our 30 second Ad/Promo Spot for HUDL Music, "For the Fiercely Independent" (Category: Internet Commercial)

2021
Indigo Design Award (Silver)
HypeLife won a Silver in the 2021 Indigo Design Awards competition for the iOS/iPhone mobile app we created for HUDL Music, a global community built to support independent artists and musicians worldwide.
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Indigo Design Award (Silver)

HypeLife won a Silver in the 2021 Indigo Design Awards competition for the iOS/iPhone mobile app we created for HUDL Music, a global community built to support independent artists and musicians worldwide.

2021
DNA Paris Design Awards
HypeLife Brands was named the <strong>winner of the 2021 DNS Paris Design Awards</strong> in the <strong>Mobile App Design and Development</strong> category for our creation of HUDL Music's iPhone/iOS App. 
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DNA Paris Design Awards

HypeLife Brands was named the <strong>winner of the 2021 DNS Paris Design Awards</strong> in the <strong>Mobile App Design and Development</strong> category for our creation of HUDL Music's iPhone/iOS App.

2021
Featured Startup Brand + Marketing Agency at UpCity (April 2020)

Named a Featured Marketing Agency by UpCity.com

2020
Feature Interview in Shoutout SoCal (May 2020)
Curt Cuscino, Founder & CEO of HypeLife Brands, gets candid with Shoutout SoCal in this brand new feature interview.
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Feature Interview in Shoutout SoCal (May 2020)

Curt Cuscino, Founder & CEO of HypeLife Brands, gets candid with Shoutout SoCal in this brand new feature interview.

2020
Summit International Creative Awards (SILVER)
"For the Fiercely Independent" 00:30 Ad/Promo Spot for HUDL Music (Category: Product/Service Video)

etc
Summit International Creative Awards (SILVER)

"For the Fiercely Independent" 00:30 Ad/Promo Spot for HUDL Music (Category: Product/Service Video)

2020
Named a Top B2B Service Provider in California
As a key player for several startups within California, and across the U.S., HypeLife Brands is honored to be named by Clutch for the award.
etc
Named a Top B2B Service Provider in California

As a key player for several startups within California, and across the U.S., HypeLife Brands is honored to be named by Clutch for the award.

2020
Summit International Emerging Media Awards
Innovator Award Winner for the iOS/iPhone App we created for HUDL Music (Category: Apps)
etc
Summit International Emerging Media Awards

Innovator Award Winner for the iOS/iPhone App we created for HUDL Music (Category: Apps)

2020
2019 Agency of the Year
Bronze Winner for 2019 Agency of the Year Awards by Ad World Masters
etc
2019 Agency of the Year

Bronze Winner for 2019 Agency of the Year Awards by Ad World Masters

2019
Named in Top 20 B2B Companies in San Diego
As a key marketing agency for startups and consumer brands across the U.S., HypeLife Brands is honored to be recognized as a Top 20 regional player by Clutch for San Diego.
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Named in Top 20 B2B Companies in San Diego

As a key marketing agency for startups and consumer brands across the U.S., HypeLife Brands is honored to be recognized as a Top 20 regional player by Clutch for San Diego.

2019
Creating New Ventures (Book)
Our Founder/CEO, Curt Cuscino, featured in this new book commissioned by CSUF's Entrepreneurship Program on what it takes to create a new startup
etc
Creating New Ventures (Book)

Our Founder/CEO, Curt Cuscino, featured in this new book commissioned by CSUF's Entrepreneurship Program on what it takes to create a new startup

2018
Published in YFS Magazine
"Millennials Own The Future: This Is How Smart Brands Will Reach Them," written by our agency's Founder/CEO, published in YFS Magazine
etc
Published in YFS Magazine

"Millennials Own The Future: This Is How Smart Brands Will Reach Them," written by our agency's Founder/CEO, published in YFS Magazine

2018
Named Top 10 San Diego Creative Agencies
Named one of the Top 10 Creative Agencies in San Diego by Clutch.co
etc
Named Top 10 San Diego Creative Agencies

Named one of the Top 10 Creative Agencies in San Diego by Clutch.co

2018
Named Top 10 San Diego Inbound Marketing Agencies
Named one of the Top 10 Inbound Marketing Agencies in San Diego by Clutch.co
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Named Top 10 San Diego Inbound Marketing Agencies

Named one of the Top 10 Inbound Marketing Agencies in San Diego by Clutch.co

2018
Named #11 in Top 20 San Diego Digital Strategy Agencies
Named One of the Top 20 (#11) Digital Strategy Agencies in San Diego by Clutch.co
etc
Named #11 in Top 20 San Diego Digital Strategy Agencies

Named One of the Top 20 (#11) Digital Strategy Agencies in San Diego by Clutch.co

2018
Named Top 10 San Diego Branding Agencies
Named one of the Top 10 Branding Agencies in San Diego by agency research platform The Manifest
etc
Named Top 10 San Diego Branding Agencies

Named one of the Top 10 Branding Agencies in San Diego by agency research platform The Manifest

2018
Named Top 15 Retail Marketing + Advertising Agencies in the U.S.
Agency-research firm Clutch ranked HypeLife Brands one of the top 15 retail/B2C agencies in the U.S. after analyzing 1000’s of agencies' presence and leadership in the market, and interviewing their clients to learn about work quality.
etc
Named Top 15 Retail Marketing + Advertising Agencies in the U.S.

Agency-research firm Clutch ranked HypeLife Brands one of the top 15 retail/B2C agencies in the U.S. after analyzing 1000’s of agencies' presence and leadership in the market, and interviewing their clients to learn about work quality.

2018
Published in AllBusiness Magazine
"Positioning Your Startup to Raise Venture Capital Funding," written by our agency's Founder/CEO, published in AllBusiness Magazine
etc
Published in AllBusiness Magazine

"Positioning Your Startup to Raise Venture Capital Funding," written by our agency's Founder/CEO, published in AllBusiness Magazine

2018
NPR Marketplace Feature
Curt Cuscino, our agency's founder, sat down with NPR's Marketplace for a special on the state of the Millennial Generation
etc
NPR Marketplace Feature

Curt Cuscino, our agency's founder, sat down with NPR's Marketplace for a special on the state of the Millennial Generation

2017
AgencyList.org
Featured San Diego Branding + Marketing Agency
etc
AgencyList.org

Featured San Diego Branding + Marketing Agency

2017
SD Voyager Magazine (DEC.2017)
Feature piece on Curt Cuscino as one of San Diego's most inspiring entrepreneurs and independent business owners
etc
SD Voyager Magazine (DEC.2017)

Feature piece on Curt Cuscino as one of San Diego's most inspiring entrepreneurs and independent business owners

2017
AgencyList.org
Featured Los Angeles Branding + Marketing Agency
etc
AgencyList.org

Featured Los Angeles Branding + Marketing Agency

2016
AgencyList.org
Featured San Diego Branding + Marketing Agency
etc
AgencyList.org

Featured San Diego Branding + Marketing Agency

2016
AgencyList.org
Featured Los Angeles Branding + Marketing Agency
etc
AgencyList.org

Featured Los Angeles Branding + Marketing Agency

2015
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Branding Agencies in the U.S.
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Branding Agencies in the U.S.

2013
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Web/Digital Strategy Agencies in the U.S.
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Web/Digital Strategy Agencies in the U.S.

2013
HOW Magazine
Featured in HOW Design's article "Lessons Of Years Past"
etc
HOW Magazine

Featured in HOW Design's article "Lessons Of Years Past"

2013
Ask Those Branding Guys
Featured on National Radio Program (April)
etc
Ask Those Branding Guys

Featured on National Radio Program (April)

2013
Ask Those Branding Guys
Featured on National Radio Program (August)
etc
Ask Those Branding Guys

Featured on National Radio Program (August)

2013
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 5 Web/Digital Strategy Agencies in the U.S.
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 5 Web/Digital Strategy Agencies in the U.S.

2013
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Branding Agencies in the U.S.
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Branding Agencies in the U.S.

2012
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Web/Digital Strategy Agencies in the U.S.
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Web/Digital Strategy Agencies in the U.S.

2012
BestWebAgencies.com
Ranked #1 Independent Branding Agency in the U.S.
etc
BestWebAgencies.com

Ranked #1 Independent Branding Agency in the U.S.

2011
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Agencies in the U.S. (Categories: Web Strategy + Web Design)
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Agencies in the U.S. (Categories: Web Strategy + Web Design)

2011
The Big Book of Packaging (Harper Design)
HypeLife's work published in this collection of the best branding & packaging from around the globe
etc
The Big Book of Packaging (Harper Design)

HypeLife's work published in this collection of the best branding & packaging from around the globe

2011
International Davey Awards
Gold Winner - Commercials & Corporate/Public Imaging for "Vision / Revolution" (Client: Personify)
etc
International Davey Awards

Gold Winner - Commercials & Corporate/Public Imaging for "Vision / Revolution" (Client: Personify)

2011
International Davey Awards
Silver Winner - Film & Music Videos category for "Videos of Explosions" (Client: The Model Congress)
etc
International Davey Awards

Silver Winner - Film & Music Videos category for "Videos of Explosions" (Client: The Model Congress)

2011
International Davey Awards
Gold Winner - Websites/Self-Promotion category for HypeLifeBrands.com
etc
International Davey Awards

Gold Winner - Websites/Self-Promotion category for HypeLifeBrands.com

2011
International Davey Awards
Silver Winner - Film & Videos (Corporate Image) category for "Why Sunshine" (Client: Sunshine Electronic Display)
etc
International Davey Awards

Silver Winner - Film & Videos (Corporate Image) category for "Why Sunshine" (Client: Sunshine Electronic Display)

2011
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Branding Agencies in the U.S.
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Branding Agencies in the U.S.

2011
AIGA (Kansas City Chapter)
A7 Design Competition Award Winner
etc
AIGA (Kansas City Chapter)

A7 Design Competition Award Winner

2011
W3 Awards (International Academy of Visual Arts)
Gold Winner - B2B Branded Content - "Vision / Revolution" Promo (Client: Personify)
etc
W3 Awards (International Academy of Visual Arts)

Gold Winner - B2B Branded Content - "Vision / Revolution" Promo (Client: Personify)

2011
W3 Awards (International Academy of Visual Arts)
Silver Winner - Music Marketing category for "Videos of Explosions" (Client: The Model Congress)
etc
W3 Awards (International Academy of Visual Arts)

Silver Winner - Music Marketing category for "Videos of Explosions" (Client: The Model Congress)

2011
W3 Awards (International Academy of Visual Arts)
Silver Winner - Self-Promotion Category for HypeLifeBrands.com
etc
W3 Awards (International Academy of Visual Arts)

Silver Winner - Self-Promotion Category for HypeLifeBrands.com

2011
Logolicious (Harper Collins)
HypeLife's work published in this curated collection of the tastiest logos from around the globe
etc
Logolicious (Harper Collins)

HypeLife's work published in this curated collection of the tastiest logos from around the globe

2010
Creativity 40th Annual International Awards
Platinum Award - Green Digital Marketing for Animated+Viral Holiday Campaign (Client: Phoenix International)
etc
Creativity 40th Annual International Awards

Platinum Award - Green Digital Marketing for Animated+Viral Holiday Campaign (Client: Phoenix International)

2010
Creativity 40th Annual International Awards
Gold Award - Email Marketing for Animated+Viral Holiday Campaign (Client: Phoenix International)
etc
Creativity 40th Annual International Awards

Gold Award - Email Marketing for Animated+Viral Holiday Campaign (Client: Phoenix International)

2010
Creativity 40th Annual International Awards
Gold Award - Mobile Apps for Promotional iPhone App (Client: The Model Congress)
etc
Creativity 40th Annual International Awards

Gold Award - Mobile Apps for Promotional iPhone App (Client: The Model Congress)

2010
BestWebAgencies.com
Ranked #1 Independent Branding Agency in the U.S.
etc
BestWebAgencies.com

Ranked #1 Independent Branding Agency in the U.S.

2010
BestWebDesignAgencies.com
Ranked in Top 10 Agencies in the U.S. (Categories: Web Strategy + Web Design)
etc
BestWebDesignAgencies.com

Ranked in Top 10 Agencies in the U.S. (Categories: Web Strategy + Web Design)

2010
Create Awards
Silver Award Winner
etc
Create Awards

Silver Award Winner

2009
Summit International Design Awards
Bronze Award Winner
etc
Summit International Design Awards

Bronze Award Winner

2009
Summit International Emerging Media Awards
Leader Award Winner for Promotional iPhone App (Client: The Model Congress)
etc
Summit International Emerging Media Awards

Leader Award Winner for Promotional iPhone App (Client: The Model Congress)

2009
ADDY Award Winner
for Animated+Viral Holiday E-Card (Client: Phoenix International)
etc
ADDY Award Winner

for Animated+Viral Holiday E-Card (Client: Phoenix International)

2009
Create Magazine (March/April)
Our Packaging Work Featured in Cover Story "Wrap It Up"   
etc
Create Magazine (March/April)

Our Packaging Work Featured in Cover Story "Wrap It Up"

2008
HOW Magazine
Cover Feature - "Mind Your Own Business" Conference Marketing + Registration Materials
etc
HOW Magazine

Cover Feature - "Mind Your Own Business" Conference Marketing + Registration Materials

2008
International Davey Awards
Gold Award Winner
etc
International Davey Awards

Gold Award Winner

2007

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