Exclusive Recognition Program Honors Marketing Technology Innovation Leaders at Growth Hacking Live 2025
San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – Umbra Print Publishing, an independent, creator-first press elevating underrepresented voices worldwide, has been selected as one of only five nominees for the Rising Visionary Awardat the inaugural Nexus Awards 2025. The highly exclusive recognition program celebrates companies excelling in technology innovation within marketing and marketing automation.
The Nexus Awards represent the most selective honor in marketing technology innovation, with only five companies nominated per category. Umbra Print Publishing was recognized for transforming debut publishing with multi-channel distribution plus a content stack (maps, lore, visual identity) that deepens engagement and generates thousands of organic impressions.
“Being nominated for a Nexus Award validates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing technology,” said Krystal Tucker, CEO at Umbra Print Publishing.
“I’m deeply committed to amplifying underrepresented voices—bringing them out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, and equipped with the tools to grow their talent and shine in their own right. Because I in fact am one of them.”
The award ceremony will take place live on September 23rd and 24th, 2025, during Growth Hacking Live 2025 at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, California. Winners will be announced on stage before an audience of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.
“The Nexus Awards recognize the builders and innovators who don’t just participate in the marketing technology space – they redefine it,” said Perry Belcher. “Each nominee represents the cutting edge of marketing automation and technology integration.”
The exclusive nature of the Nexus Awards – limited to companies demonstrating exceptional innovation in marketing technology – makes this recognition particularly significant for Umbra Print Publishing. The nomination places them among the most forward-thinking organizations in the industry.
Nominated companies must formally accept their nomination to be eligible for the award. Umbra Print Publishing has confirmed their participation.
About the Nexus Awards 2025
The Nexus Awards honor founders, leaders, and companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through innovation, technology, and real-world execution in marketing and marketing automation. This inaugural program represents the most exclusive recognition in marketing technology innovation.
The awards ceremony takes place during Growth Hacking Live 2025, September 22-24 at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, California. More information is available at growthhacking.com.
The Nexus Awards are proudly sponsored by GoHighLevel, the leading all-in-one marketing platform.
About Umbra Print Publishing
Umbra Print is a Charlotte, NC–based publishing house dedicated to elevating underrepresented voices and boundary-pushing stories across genres. Founded in 2022, the press blends creative craft with data-driven strategy to protect authors’ work and drive global discovery—plus runs the Gypsie Atlas imprint focused on fantasy and children’s literature.
Companies that believe they demonstrate exceptional marketing technology innovation can apply for future consideration at thenexusawards.com/apply.
