Clio Awards

On the Spot: Dan Wieden

May 27, 2009

CLIO Lifetime Achievement honoree Dan Wieden speaks candidly on creativity, his management style and more. Read Full Article

BK, Crispin Dish on 'The King'

May 18, 2009

Burger King and Crispin Porter reap the rewards of taking risks over the long haul. Read Full Article

Mad men, mavericks and Manilows (well, just one of those) were on hand to celebrate in Las Vegas May 12-14 with the international advertising industry at the 50th anniversary of the CLIO Awards. Read Full Article

Crispin, BBDO Feted at CLIO Finale

May 15, 2009

Crispin Porter + Bogusky and BBDO were honored as agency and network of the year, respectively, on Thursday night at the 50th anniversary CLIO Awards held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Read Full Article

CLIO Video: Barry Manilow

May 15, 2009

"I learned the most about music working in the jingle industry, said Barry Manilow, recipient of an honorary prize at the CLIOs. Read Full Article

CLIO: Nick Law's Art (and Science) of War

May 15, 2009

A culture war's been brewing at advertising agencies, said Nick Law, evp, N.A. CCO at R/GA, on Thursday at the 50th anniversary CLIO Festival. Read Full Article

CLIO Honors Dan Wieden

May 14, 2009

"Isn't this a little premature?" asked Dan Wieden, co-founder and CEO of Wieden + Kennedy, as he accepted a Lifetime Achievement prize yesterday in Las Vegas at the 50th anniversary CLIO Awards. Read Full Article

CLIO Video: Mark Cuban

May 14, 2009

"Advertising is the linchpin to everything right now," said HDNet's Mark Cuban in a video interview from the CLIO Awards. Read Full Article

4 Grand CLIOs in Emerging Media

May 14, 2009

Four Grand CLIOs were awarded here for Emerging Media efforts on the second night of the 50th anniversary CLIO Awards. Crispin Porter's controversial "Whopper Sacrifice" for Burger King ranked among the Grand winners. Read Full Article

Execs Stay Upbeat at CLIOs

May 13, 2009

Tony Granger's "death" pronouncement for agency biz seen as premature (even by Granger) as industry girds for fresh challenges. Read Full Article

CLIO Honors 'Mad Men' Creator Matthew Weiner

May 13, 2009

Matthew Weiner, the Emmy Award-winning creator of AMC's critically acclaimed drama Mad Men, received a standing ovation as he accepted an honorary CLIO at the 50th anniversary CLIO Awards last night. Read Full Article

CLM BBDO's Alka-Seltzer Effort Scores a Grand CLIO

May 13, 2009

CLM BBDO in France won a Grand Clio for an Alka-Seltzer print effort at Tuesday's Communications Awards presentation at the 50th annual CLIO Awards. The Communications prizes recognize excellence in print, direct mail, radio, poster and billboard media. Read Full Article

Nielsen Launches CLIO Healthcare Awards

May 12, 2009

Nielsen has launched the CLIO Healthcare Awards to honor creative excellence in healthcare-industry communications. Read Full Article

CLIO to Honor Dan Wieden

March 27, 2009

The CLIO Awards will present Dan Wieden with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read Full Article

CLIO to Honor Mark Cuban

March 11, 2009

The CLIO Awards will present entrepreneur Mark Cuban with an honorary Emerging Media Award. Read Full Article

CLIO to Honor Manilow, 'Mad Men' Creator

February 23, 2009

NEW YORK The CLIO Awards will present its first honorary statues to Barry Manilow and Mad Men show creator/producer Matthew Weiner for their contributions to the advertising industry at its 50th anniversary gathering. Read Full Article

CLIO Taps Jurists, Adds PR Category

January 19, 2009

LOS ANGELES International advertising and design competition CLIO has announced the executive chairs for its 50th anniversary CLIO Awards Festival, which will be held May 12-14 at the the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Read Full Article

Burnett Spot Wins People's Choice Prize

January 08, 2009

LOS ANGELES "The Love of Tan Hong Ming," a spot by Leo Burnett in Malaysia for oil and gas concern Petronas, has won the People's Choice Award for favorite commercial. Read Full Article

CLIOs Open for Submissions

December 02, 2008

NEW YORK The CLIO Awards Festival, one of the world's most recognized international advertising and design competitions, will begin accepting submissions at clioawards.com today. Read Full Article

People's Choice to Honor CLIO Gold Favorite

November 10, 2008

NEW YORK People's Choice and Nielsen Business Media are offering entertainment enthusiasts the opportunity to present a People's Choice Award to their favorite gold winner from the 2008 CLIO Awards. An online poll will be posted on pcaVote.com featuring five winning ads from Cadbury's Dairy Milk, Guinness, Petronas, Sony Bravia and Sony Walkman. Read Full Article