Clive Davis is Franklin Award Recipient for 2010

NEW YORK, NY—June 14, 2010—The Printing Industries Alliance (PIA) announced today that legendary music industry executive Clive Davis will be accepting this year’s Franklin Award for Distinguished Service at its 2010 Franklin Event.

Davis, who serves currently as Chief Creative Officer for all of Sony BMG Entertainment, the world’s second largest record company, has played a pivotal role in the careers of countless landmark artists including Janis Joplin, Santana, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Miles Davis, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Barbara Streisand, Herbie Hancock, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Brooks & Dunn, and Brad Paisley among many others.