2026 CLIO MUSIC AWARDS

LOS ANGELES, CA – (January 29, 2026) – The 2026 Clio Music Award winners - recognized for creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising around the world - were revealed tonight during a live ceremony hosted by actor and comedian Finesse Mitchell at the Saban Theater in Los Angeles. 

The Grand Clio Music statues, which are awarded to work that is deemed “head and shoulders” above all other submissions in a given medium, were delivered to 14 winners in the following mediums:

• Design Craft: “OK Go - Love (Official Video)” by OK Go
• Digital/Mobile, AI & Emerging Technologies: “Tracking Bad Bunny” by DDB Latina Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny
• Experience/Activation: “Tracking Bad Bunny” by DDB Latina Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny
• Fan Engagement: “Tracking Bad Bunny” by DDB Latina Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny
• Integrated Campaign: “Mustard x Mustard” by The Kitchen North America X Cashmere for Kraft Heinz
• Live Music: “Bad Bunny's No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” by STURDY. for Bad Bunny
• Music Film & Video - “OK Go - Love (Official Video)” by 1st Ave Machine for OK Go
• Music Film & Video Craft - “So Be It” by SOFTSPOT* for Clipse
• Music In Sports: “Victory (NBA on Prime Theme)” by Prime Video
• Music Marketing Innovation: “Tracking Bad Bunny” by DDB Latina Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny
• Partnerships, Sponsorships, & Collaborations: Branded Content & Collaborations - “Mustard x Mustard” by The Kitchen North America X Cashmere for Kraft Heinz
• Use of Music Craft: “Reproductive Refrain” by duotone audio group for Forward Midwifery
• Use of Music Innovation: “Crafting the One” by The Elements Music for General Motors
• Use of Music in Trailers/Teasers: “ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: ‘RISE & SHINE’” by TEMPEST Original Music & Sound for Warner Bros. Pictures

This year also marked the launch of the Clio Music Innovation in Music Video Award presented by YouTube, a new honor recognizing groundbreaking innovation in music videos, with MATHEMATIC, YAMÉ, and EBEM named as the first-ever winners. 

Clio Music Awards also recognizes ‘Of The Year’ winners, which are determined by identifying the entrants with the most statue points earned for work submitted across all mediums. The 2026 Clio Music Of The Year Winners are:
 

• Clio Music Agency of the Year: DDB Latina Puerto Rico
• Clio Music Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
• Clio Music Brand of the Year: HEINZ
• Clio Music Label of the Year: Rimas Entertainment
• Clio Music Publisher of the Year: Universal Music Publishing Group
• Clio Music Songwriter of the Year: Bad Bunny

QUOTE: “This year’s Grand Clio Music Award winners celebrate the evolving role of music as a powerful narrative force,” said Michael Kauffman, Executive Director of Clio Music. “The work stands out for how boldly it connects with culture in the moment, turning timely ideas into creative impact. With winners from around the globe, we’re seeing how artists and campaigns leading with culture are shaping global conversations and inspiring audiences everywhere.”

During the show, Ryan Tedder was presented with an Honorary Clio Music Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the music industry. A three-time Grammy Award–winning songwriter, producer, and OneRepublic frontman, Tedder has collaborated with global icons including Adele, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, and Ed Sheeran, earning Grammy Awards for Album of the Year on Adele’s 21 and 25. He is also behind landmark hits such as “Apologize,” “Counting Stars,” and “I Ain’t Worried,” with billions of global streams and a legacy of creative influence that extends across music, film, and major global brands. Also, in a segment celebrating industry leaders whose vision and creativity have driven lasting impact across music and culture, Michele Anthony, Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group, was awarded the Clio Music Impact Award for her transformative leadership and lasting influence on the music industry. With a career spanning more than three decades, from founding 7H Entertainment and working with artists like Pearl Jam, Prince, and Soundgarden to serving as President and COO of Sony Music Label Group U.S., Anthony has left an inedible mark on the music industry. 

The presenting sponsor for the Clio Music Awards is YouTube, and the supporting sponsors are Massive Music, Amazon Music, BMG, and Primary Wave. The full list of previously announced Clio Music Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Shortlist are available at www.Clios.com/music.

About Clio Music

Clio Music, founded in 2014, is one of five verticals developed by the Clios to celebrate creative excellence in a specialized field. The program champions boundary-pushing marketing, advertising and communications from the brands, agencies, record labels, venues, artists and creators that shape music culture. Each cycle, leaders from across the global music industry convene to determine which entries will earn the prestigious Grand, Gold, Silver and Bronze Clio Music Awards. 

About the Clios 

The Clios were founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising around the world. The Clio Awards legacy program sets a high bar across the globe for all creatives, inspiring the makers of today and tomorrow to pursue boundary-pushing ideas and bringing the community together at an annual world-class jury retreat and awards ceremony. As the industry expands and evolves, the Clios have developed programs across sports, music, health, entertainment, and more that adhere to the same criteria and standards, but are tailored to recognize the specific challenges and triumphs of a particular sector. 

As a champion for the power of creativity to drive commerce and culture, the Clios are a constant source of inspiration via thought leadership programming, a vast global database of ads at AdsOfTheWorld.com, and a hub for original content at MuseByClios.com.

To learn more about how to enter or view our gallery of award winners, visit Clios.com.