Clio Entertainment is the original and definitive celebration of creativity in the entertainment business. Originally established by The Hollywood Reporter in 1971, the awards program recognizes excellence in marketing and communications across film, television, home entertainment and gaming.
Entries Open:
April 15, 2026
First Deadline:
June 12th, 2026
Second Deadline:
July 10th, 2026
This refers to any and all linear television programs, including but not limited to: syndicated programs, news programs, live-on-tv programs including sporting events, lifestyle series, episodic series, limited series, made-for-television films, and special events. This includes first-run or syndicated content released on a television or cable network. This also includes any entries promoting a television or cable network.
Please note: If a title ran on linear television first and was then made available on a streamer, it is only eligible for Broadcast TV.
Select a medium(s) below and determine whether the details listed in the medium and category definitions match the qualities of your work.
Entries in this medium include audio visual pieces that increase awareness and influence perception of a brand.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include promos using footage that appears in a series, with little to no original content.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Genres
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include promos using any special shoot footage, custom illustration, animation, either alone or in combination with series clips or a combination of special shoot footage, custom animation, illustration, and clips from a series.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include multiple video promotions to advertise a series.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $800
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $1000
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $1300
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include technique and craft/skills used in the execution of audio/visual content.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for promos that advertise to the audience about an upcoming release. These pieces may appear across multiple platforms, are typically longer than promos or teasers, and focus on elements of the release such as characters, plotline, etc.
Genres:
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium utilize a fusion of advertising and editorial content to communicate a brand’s message or values to its target audience. This can also include brand promotion within the entertainment space.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium focus on work that produced measurable results and used a creative tactic to achieve a brand’s purpose. Note: Judging for this medium is weighted 50% on creativity and 50% on results.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for the visual craft that conveys brand and product messages to the consumer in an effort to inspire, compel, and create brand recognition.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for any digital, mobile and social media executions promoting television brands and IP’s.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Digital & Mobile: Entries in this medium are for any digital media that is connected to a user and/or gives the user the ability to interact through technology.
Social Media: Entries in this medium utilize social platforms to deliver content and/or messaging to consumers that can be shared with their social network.
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include technique and craft/skills used in the execution of digital/social content.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium connect a network television series’ target audience through in-person or virtual experiences and events. This can include both in-person and virtual events and experiences.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for creative executions that engage fans or fan communities to build a deeper connection with the series or network.Entries in this medium are for creative executions that communicate and engage with a fan, entire fan base, or community with the goal of creating a deeper connection.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include work that utilizes advertising and marketing in a new, unique, or especially creative manner.
See previous award winners in this medium here
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium display a full 360 campaign utilizing at least three medium types.
See previous award winners in this medium here
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $800
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $1000
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $1300
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include key art design and executions.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include technique and craft/skills used in the execution of key art design and creative direction.
Categories:
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include featurettes, documentaries, behind-the-scenes promos, audio executions, and other original programming created to promote a broadcast network or series release.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium consist of any large-format advertising that reaches the consumer while they are outside of the home. This includes but is not limited to, billboards, transit, and digital outdoor advertising.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for creative executions resulting from the joint efforts between a broadcast series title or network, influencer, and/or talent.
See previous award winners in this medium here
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include marketing efforts and brand communications that impact a broadcast program or network’s perception, awareness, and/or garner media coverage. This includes press/influencer kits & collateral.
See previous award winners in this medium here
Categories
Entry Fees
Deadline 1: April 15th – June 12th: $400 (Single) | $800 (Campaign)
Deadline 2: June 13th – July 10th: $500 (Single) | $1000 (Campaign)
Deadline 3: July 11th – Aug 7th: $650 (Single) | $1300 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.