Jeff Barrett

Jeff Barrett is the Chief Evangelist at the Shorty Awards, a position he has held since December 2022. In this role, he is responsible for creating content, identifying partnerships, and enhancing fundraising opportunities to support the creator economy. He also hosts and co-created the podcast "It's No Fluke" and serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Shorty Awards blog, where he recruits and collaborates with contributors. Additionally, Barrett is a keynote speaker representing the brand and the creator economy.12

Before joining the Shorty Awards, Barrett had a notable career as a Global Influence and Communications Consultant for Adobe, where he led a global influencer team and secured media placements. He also has experience as a contributing writer for Inc. Magazine and has held various strategic roles in digital marketing and public relations.14

Barrett has received several accolades, including being named one of Forbes' Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers and Business Insider's Most Influential Ad Executive on Twitter. He is also recognized for his contributions to the field of digital public relations through his work at his firm, StatusCreative.235