Clio Music
Entry Information
Built on Clio’s enduring reputation for recognizing the most creative and culturally relevant advertising and communications, Clio Music celebrates the visceral power of music to connect consumers and brands around the world. The program is dedicated to awarding the creative contributions of the marketers and communicators that push boundaries, permeate pop culture, and establish a new precedent for artist promotion, music marketing, brand collaborations, and the use of music in advertising and trailers.
Key Dates
First Deadline:
March 12, 2027
Entry Fees
Entry fees and charges are US Dollars only
| Medium | January 5th to March 12th | March 13th to April 23rd | April 24th to May 21st |
| Deadline 1 | Deadline 2 | Deadline 3 | |
| SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Design Craft, Design – Gig Posters, Digital/Mobile & Social Media Craft, Use of Music Craft | $200 | $250 | $350 |
| SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Design, Digital/Mobile, AI & Emerging Technologies, Experience/Activation, Fan Engagement, Film & Video, Film & Video Craft, Innovation, Live Music, Merchandise & Premiums, Partnerships, Sponsorships & Collaborations, Public Relations, Social Good, Social Media, Music in Sports, Use of Music in Audio Advertising, Use of Music in Advertising, Use of Music in Film, Television & Games, Use of Music Innovation, Sonic Branding | $430 | $505 | $625 |
| SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Branded Entertainment & Content, Creative Effectiveness | $630 | $705 | $775 |
| SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Integrated Campaign | $830 | $905 | $975 |
| SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Use of Music in Trailers & Teasers | $375 | $475 | $625 |
| CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Design Craft , Design – Gig Posters, Digital/Mobile & Social Media Craft, Use of Music in Advertising Craft | $400 | $500 | $700 |
| CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Design, Digital/Mobile, AI & Emerging Technologies, Experience/Activation, Fan Engagement, Live Music, Merchandise & Premiums, Film & Video, Film & Video Craft, Social Media, Music in Sports, Use of Music in Audio Advertising, Use of Music in Advertising, Use of Music Innovation, Use of Music in Film, Television & Games, Sonic Branding | $875 | $1025 | $1250 |
| CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Branded Entertainment & Content | $1275 | $1425 | $1550 |
| CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Use of Music in Trailers & Teasers | $375 | $475 | $625 |
| Student: | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the Clio Awards for entrants failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.
All deadlines are 11:59 pm PST.