CLIO MUSIC ANNOUNCES JURY FOR 2020-2021 PROGRAM CYCLE
Gorillaz Lead Guitarist, Noodle, Joins Virtual Judging Experience
Alongside Executives from Amazon, ASCAP, Capitol Music Group, Citi, Droga5, Kobalt, Nielsen, Sony, Spotify, Triller, TBWA Media Arts Lab, YouTube, and More
New York, NY—November 19, 2020 — Clio Music, the global competition celebrating creativity in music marketing and the use of music in advertising, today announced the esteemed industry leaders that will comprise its five juries in 2021. The jury pool will be larger than ever this cycle, with the addition of three new specialized juries for Creative Effectiveness, Film/ Video and Teasers/Trailers in addition to Music Marketing and Use of Music.
Clio Music will host a virtual judging experience in 2021, opening the door for the program’s first-ever animated juror, with Gorillaz lead guitarist, Noodle, joining the Film/ Video jury to help select the year’s most creative music videos, commercials, films and other video content. Other notable jurors include: Amber Grimes, SVP, Global Creative, Capitol Music Group; Mary Rahmani, Head of Global Partnerships, Triller; Colleen Crawford, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Citi;Lauren Iossa, EVP and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, ASCAP; Josh Marcy, Director of Music, TBWA Media Arts Lab; and Amanda Butler, Global Head of Music Marketing, Spotify.
"The music industry has been greatly impacted by the pandemic this year," said Butler. “But the community has come together to lift each other up, draw attention to important issues and reinvent the fan experience through innovative new channels. I’m so excited to be part of a jury that gets to celebrate the incredible work that has sprung from such challenging circumstances.”
To view the members of each Clio Music jury, visit:
“This year, the music business has tenaciously confronted devastating disruptions and proven that through creative partnerships, innovative experiences, and inspiring calls to action, music has the power to bring people together even in the most difficult times,” said Nicole Purcell, President, Clio. “It’s more important than ever to reward the hard work that goes into keeping fans connected to their favorite artists, which is why we’ve expanded our jury pool, extended our deadline schedule and prolonged our eligibility window to ensure that we’re able to celebrate more inspiring work this cycle than ever before.”
Clio Music, sponsored by Citi for the sixth consecutive cycle, will host judging virtually from February to May 2021, with a winner’s announcement in May. For more detailed information, submission deadlines and to enter work, visit www.clios.com/music.
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About Clio
Clio is the premier international awards competition for the creative business. Founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising, Clio today honors the work and talent at the forefront of the industry in a variety of specialized fields, including: sports, fashion, music, entertainment, cannabis and health. As a leading authority on the diverse and ever-changing creative landscape, Clio celebrates creativity 365-days-a-year via its global ad database Ads of The World and its content platform Muse by Clio.
About Clio Music
Built on Clio’s enduring reputation for recognizing the most creative and culturally relevant marketing and communications, Clio Music celebrates the visceral power of music to connect consumers and brands around the world. The program was introduced in 2014 to award the creative contributions of the marketers and communicators that propel the industry forward, inspire a competitive marketplace of ideas and foster meaningful connections within the creative community.
