Rob Rankin has been named president and CEO of Minneapolis-based ad agency Clarity Coverdale Fury. He has been with the agency for 18 years in a variety of capacities, most recently as VP and director of brand development.
Founder Tim B. Clarity, who remains actively involved in the agency and manages a number of the shop’s key brands said, “Rob’s business acumen and marketing savvy make him a perfect fit for this role. Of equal importance is that in his 18 years here, Rob has not only developed a deep understanding of our culture, but has helped shape it.”
The Guild of Music Supervisors named their top honorees for the 15th annual awards ceremony. The Icon Award will be given to Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, acclaimed for his songwriting in films such as Wicked, Godspell, Enchanted and the animated features Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Prince of Egypt. The Icon Award was created to celebrate those who have made legendary contributions to the music and film industry.
The recipient of the Legacy Award is music supervisor Bonnie Greenberg known for her work on films like My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Mask, and The Hunting Ground. Greenberg has produced numerous Gold and Platinum albums and received various awards for her craft in music supervision. The Legacy Award is bestowed to a music supervisor who has made an impact within the industry over the course of their career.
“The Guild of Music Supervisors Awards is a night of coming together in our community, and we need this more than ever. This year, we are thrilled to honor Stephen Schwartz and Bonnie Greenberg with our Icon and Legacy awards,” shared Guild president Lindsay Wolfington and VP Heather Guibert in a joint statement. “Their individual contributions to the craft of storytelling with music are immeasurable and have had an indelible impact on our community.”
Schwartz has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Awards include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a special Tony Award for his support of young artists.
Greenberg has received various awards for her music supervision, including a Hollywood Music in... Read More
