The high-calibre jury presented the award for the pioneering project ‘Making Coldplay's new album Moon Music as sustainable as possible’, which was realised in close collaboration by Sonopress and the Warner Music Group. The goal of the project was to drastically reduce the ecological footprint of record production without compromising on quality and sound. The result: a 100 % recyclable long-playing record that uses a sustainable manufacturing process and innovative recycled materials.
Great joy for everyone involved
“It is simply fantastic that we have won Gold in this year's Clio Award in the ‘Sustainability Music Marketing’ category. This great success is another important milestone on the journey to greater sustainability that we started early last year with our partner Warner Music Group and with the incredibly talented and dedicated members of the band Coldplay,” says Sonopress Managing Director Sven Deutschmann and continues: “Together we have worked hard to ensure that the environmental impact of the hit album Moon Music is significantly lower than that of conventional albums thanks to the use of the sustainable Sonopress products EcoRecord and EcoCD.”
And Miriam Lessar, VP, Global Release Management, Warner Music International, adds: “This award confirms our vision of combining sustainability and innovation in music production. We are proud to be able to make a real contribution to a more sustainable future in close cooperation with Sonopress. Working together on this project has shown us how great ideas become reality through strong partnerships. We are grateful that the Clio Awards jury has recognised this project.’
Global recognition for sustainable innovations
The Clio Awards, which have been presented since 1959, are among the most coveted international prizes in the creative industry and recognise work that stands out for its creativity, innovation and cultural relevance. Winning the Gold Award in the category ‘Music/Design & Sustainability/Innovation & Marketing’ emphasises the pioneering role that Sonopress and the Warner Music Group play in the development of sustainable solutions for the music industry.
About Sonopress
Sonopress is a leading international provider of entertainment and media services and realizes an extensive range of services and solutions for its business partners in the games, video, audio, publisher and TV/broadcasting industries. Its service portfolio covers all aspects of media asset management: From digital services such as digitization, replication, Electronic Content Distribution, archiving and asset management to the replication of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs und 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays – both 66 GB and 100 GB – through to print management und print services, fulfilment and Supply Chain Management. All of these processes are supported by innovative end-to-end IT systems. Based on decades of professional experience and intelligent solutions, we create benefit for our customers and ensure that they are well equipped for the challenges of today's market. As part of Bertelsmann Marketing Services, Sonopress is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.
About Warner Music Group
With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group (WMG) today brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG’s Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. WMG’s music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Follow WMG on Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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