Barry Manilow writes the songs that make the whole world sing. He also writes the advertising jingles that make the whole world buy.
The prestigious Clio Awards competition gave our face something to smile about (a former Stridex jingle written by Manilow) when it presented our hometown celebrity with an honorary award Thursday. The world's most recognized competition honors only the best for advertising, design and interactive.
Throughout the last 30-plus years, Manilow has contributed to campaigns for Band-Aid (“I am stuck on Band-Aid, and a Band-Aid's stuck on me”), State Farm (“Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there”), Stridex and a bathroom cleaner called Bowlene (“I've got the bathroom bowl blues”).
Even with multiple Emmys, a Tony and an American Music Award, it looks like he made it again. We are so proud of you, Barry.
