Corporate Content Awards 2026 shortlist announced

As it enters its ninth year, the Corporate Content Awards is continuing to recognise outstanding work in corporate storytelling and communications. The programme is carefully curated to highlight approaches that demonstrate clarity, originality and impact, with an emphasis on authentic and well-executed content strategies.

This year’s shortlist reflects a range of organisations applying different methods to storytelling and content delivery. Entries were selected through a rigorous judging process, designed to identify work combining innovative creative execution with demonstrable results. 

“Our Corporate Content Awards programme shows how corporate initiatives can enjoy all the scope and depth of a gripping narrative,” says Rebecca Pardon, editor at Communicate magazine. “We look forward to celebrating the winners in June at Shakespeare’s Globe.”

The selected companies represent multiple sectors, indicating the broad application of content-led communications across industries.

The complete list of shortlisted companies can be found below. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on 11 June, 2026, at The Underglobe, Shakespeare’s Globe in London. To join us, book your place online or contact Lola Awoderu at [email protected]. 

The Corporate Content Awards shortlist is as follows:

 

Best Content Campaign to Assist with Corporate Positioning

ABB

dsm-firmenich and Brunswick Group

Legal & General and Fresh Air

McGill and Partners and Wardour

 

Best Content Campaign to Assist with Reputation Management

Barclays and Fresh Air

Plenty and TEAM LEWIS

 

Best Content Targeted to a CSR or ESG Audience

Project Nemo and Changemaker Studios

Stonebridge Financial

Vitality and Stepping Stone Media

 

Best Content Targeted to the Internal Audience

Deloitte Global

dsm-firmenich and Brunswick Group

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Fresh Air Productions

Lloyds Banking Group and Limehouse

Sage and H&H

 

Best Content Targeted to the Investor Audience

Aecon Group

AllianceBernstein SMA Service Model and Living Group

Barclays Investment Bank – Critical Minerals

Barclays Investment Bank – Morning Matcha with Alty

 

Best Use of Learning and Development Content

ACCA and Fresh Air

Deloitte Global

Lloyds Banking Group and Limehouse

Project Nemo and Changemaker Studios

 

Best Purpose-Driven Content

AtkinsRéalis

dsm-firmenich and Brunswick Group

DTEK Group with Black Sun Global and Stratton Craig

Project Nemo and Changemaker Studios

Vitality and Stepping Stone Media

 

Best Use of Video

Deloitte Global

dsm-firmenich and Brunswick Group

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) and Toast

Lloyds Banking Group and Limehouse

Project Nemo and Changemaker Studios

 

Best Use of Digital

Ecolab and Gravity Global

Embraer Commercial Aviation and Gravity Global

McGill and Partners with Wardour

 

Best Use of Animation

AllianceBernstein SMA Service Model and Living Group

Amgen and Random42 Scientific Communication

Ecolab and Gravity Global

Embraer Commercial Aviation and Gravity Global

 

Best Use of Print

Embraer Commercial Aviation and Gravity Global

RSA Journal and Wardour

 

Best Use of Audio and Podcasts

Barclays Investment Bank – Barclays Brief Podcast

IHG and 33Seconds

KEW and Fresh Air

Legal & General and Fresh Air

LNER and This Is Distorted

Rosenblatt Law and SEC Newgate UK

 

Best Use of a Visual Property

Axinn and Living Group

Ecolab and Gravity Global

Embraer Commercial Aviation and Gravity Global

 

Best Use of a Celebrity or Influencer

Barclays and Fresh Air

Haier and TEAM LEWIS

LNER and This Is Distorted

Marktplaats and TEAM LEWIS

 

Best Copy Style or Tone of Voice

Embraer Commercial Aviation and Gravity Global

Pearson and Definition

 

Best Use of Content with an Existing External Community

Barclays and Fresh Air

Embraer Commercial Aviation and Gravity Global

Lumo and Hull Trains

 

Best Use of Content in a Live or Experiential Setting

P&O Cruises and Stepping Stone Media

Plenty and TEAM LEWIS

Pro Carton and Storm Communications

 

Best Branded Content Publication or Site

Info Support and TEAM LEWIS

Living Ratings and Living Group

RSA Journal and Wardour

 

Best Use of Data

Living Ratings and Living Group

Rieker and Major Tom

Seneca Polytechnic and Major Tom

 

Best Interactive Content

AllianceBernstein SMA Service Model and Living Group

Iberdrola and Headland Consultancy

 

Best Use of Content on Social Media

dsm-firmenich and Brunswick Group

Ecolab and Gravity Global

Marktplaats and TEAM LEWIS

P&O Cruises and Stepping Stone Media

 

Best One-Off Content Campaign

Ecolab and Gravity Global

Hull Trains

Lumo and Hull Trains

 

Best Long-Term Use of Content

Barclays and Fresh Air

Barclays Investment Bank – Shareholder Activism

Deloitte Global

Legal & General and Fresh Air

 

Best Activation of Media Coverage

Barclays Investment Bank

Fibrus and Cavendish

Lumo and Hull Trains

Plenty and TEAM LEWIS