Super League Nominated For Best Brand or Commerce Integration in Apps, Immersive & Software Category In the 30th Annual Webby Awards
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (NASDAQ:SLE) (the "Company"), an audience intelligence and media activation company trusted by global brands to reach and influence people who play video games across the digital landscape, announced today that it has been nominated for Best Brand or Commerce Integration for the Company's ‘HI-CHEW x Fortnite: Immerse Yourself in Flavor' campaign, created in partnership with Carmichael Lynch, in the 30th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), comprised of Internet industry experts.
The ‘HI-CHEW Immerse Yourself in Flavor' campaign, created in partnership with Carmichael Lynch, successfully transformed the candy brand into a playable universe within Fortnite Creative. The fully-realized HI-CHEW gaming universe included five custom minigames and three permanent creator-built worlds, driving significant player engagement with an average session length of 28.32 minutes. The campaign delivered exceptional performance metrics, including over 3.87 million total plays and an 8,196 peak concurrent user count, ultimately demonstrating a performance increase of over 1,000% versus non-branded alternatives.
"Nominees like Super League are raising the bar for creativity and innovation on the Internet," said Nick Borenstein, General Manager of The Webby Awards. "At the 30th Annual Webby Awards, this recognition feels especially meaningful. It's no small feat to stand out among nearly 13,000 entries, and this year's work reflects the energy, originality, and ambition shaping the Internet right now".
"The Webby nomination is a huge validation of our strategy to create lasting, engaging brand experiences," said Rhiannon Apple, EVP, Client Strategy at Super League. "The 'HI-CHEW x Fortnite: Immerse Yourself in Flavor' campaign, our third together, garnered over 3.87 million plays and pioneered a creator incubator for permanent gaming content, setting new benchmarks for immersive brand integration and performance".
As a nominee, Super League is also eligible to win a Webby People's Voice Award, which is voted online by fans across the globe. From now until April 16th, HI-CHEW fans can cast their votes at https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/apps-software-immersive/immersive-content/best-brand-or-commerce-integration.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and honored in a star-studded show at Cipriani Wall Street. Winners will have an opportunity to deliver one of The Webby Awards' famous 5-Word Speeches. Past 5-Word Speeches include: Kim Kardashian's "Nude Selfies Till I Die"; Prince's "Everything You Think is True"; Steve Wilhite's "It's Pronounced "Jif" not ‘Gif'; NASA's "Houston We Have A Webby"; and SZA's "The Internet Scares Me. Thanks".
About Super League Enterprise:
Super League (NASDAQ:SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.
About Morinaga America, Inc.:
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW®, HI-SOFT™, and Chargel™ in the United States. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina. With over 200 flavors of HI-CHEW® having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery.
About The Webby Awards
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Games; Podcasts; Creators and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).
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