Burger King, Beats by Dre and Mastercard Take Clio Awards' Top Honors for 2021

'Moldy Whopper' takes 4 Grand Clios, With 'You Love Me' and 'True Name' each winning 2

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Burger King’s polarizing but jury-beloved “Moldy Whopper” campaign—whose stint on the awards circuit was delayed because of pandemic-related postponements—continued its victory lap today four Grand Clios.

Meanwhile, Beats by Dre’s “You Love Me” ad from agency Translation proved to be a hit with the awards show’s juries. The 2-minute spot about America’s hypocritical perspectives on Black culture received two Grand Clios.

Also winning two Grand Clios was agency McCann for its “True Name” project for Mastercard, which empowers transgender and non-binary cardholders to use their names of choice.

Translation was named Independent Agency of the Year due to its litany of wins for the Beats by Dre ad.

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