Clio Entertainment is framing this as a celebration of 'boundary-pushing marketing' and 'versatile five-decade career,' highlighting how Curtis transformed horror marketing and how Chiocchi built Disney’s creative empire from the inside out.
Insiders note the distinct separation of honors: Curtis receives the Honorary Clio for her 'iconic performance' and 'enduring impact on the arts,' while Chaisson takes the Trailblazer Award for 'influence on cinematic trailer storytelling,' and Chiocchi gets the Lifetime Achievement Award for 'decades-long impact on entertainment marketing.'
The ceremony is set for November 19 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Curtis is receiving the Honorary Clio Entertainment Award; Chaisson gets the Trailblazer Award; and Chiocchi takes the Lifetime Achievement Award. Cat Cohen is hosting.
Jamie Lee Curtis is getting paid for her marketing impact, proving that in Hollywood, looking good in the trailer is half the battle.
Hold onto your popcorn, because the marketing machine is finally getting its flowers, and Jamie Lee Curtis is leading the parade. The Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker Skip Chaisson, and Disney’s executive VP of marketing Frank Chiocchi have been tapped for top honors at the 2026 Clio Entertainment Awards. This isn’t just another vanity plate ceremony; it’s a direct acknowledgment that the people selling the movies are just as crucial as the ones making them.
Curtis, in particular, is being recognized for her 'versatile five-decade career across film and television, and her enduring impact on the arts,' with a specific nod to how she helped transform horror’s cultural standing. It’s a rare moment where the 'scream queen' title is being credited for its commercial and marketing prowess, not just her acting chops. The details here are thick with industry history.
Curtis is set to receive the Honorary Clio Entertainment Award, recognizing how her iconic performance in 'Halloween' helped position and market the genre for decades. She’s not just a horror legend; she’s a marketing case study. Meanwhile, Skip Chaisson, the founder of Skip Film and a creative force at Wild Card Creative Group, is taking home the Trailblazer Award.
Chaisson is being honored for his 'influence on cinematic trailer storytelling,' having shaped campaigns for blockbusters like 'Titanic,' 'Gladiator,' 'Gravity,' and 'F1.' He even launched El Rey Network alongside Robert Rodriguez, proving he’s been playing the long game in entertainment marketing since the beginning. Then there’s Frank Chiocchi, who is receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the heavy hitter of the night.
Chiocchi’s decades-long impact on entertainment marketing includes early work on 'Toy Story' at Craig Murray Productions and spearheading the creation of The Hive, Disney’s in-house creative agency. He’s the guy who helped bring Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters to audiences around the world. The Clio Entertainment Awards, originally established by The Hollywood Reporter in 1971, are one of five verticals developed to honor boundary-pushing marketing.
This year’s Grand Clio and Of the Year Award winners will also be revealed at the ceremony, hosted by comedian Cat Cohen. The event is scheduled for November 19 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Cohen, known for her Netflix special 'The Twist…?
She’s Gorgeous' and roles in 'Only Murders in the Building,' will be steering the ship. The jury chairs for this year’s awards include heavyweights like Melissa King from Disney Entertainment Television and Jill Brody from Universal Pictures. It’s a who’s who of the people who decide what you see, hear, and buy in the entertainment world.
While Curtis gets the spotlight, the real story is how these marketing mavens have shaped the very fabric of pop culture. The receipts are in: your favorite movie wasn’t just made; it was sold.
