"Believe in Music," the 59th GRAMMYs campaign from The Recording Academy and TBWAChiatDay Los Angeles, celebrates the positive power of music, and its ability to give us strength. We connect with certain artists, and their music speaks to our hearts. Their words can inspire, shift opinions, promote change and drive culture.
Taylor Swift’s 58th GRAMMY Record of The Year acceptance speech was a defining moment that transcended music, cementing her role as strong role model for girls everywhere. Her powerful words were an anthem that resonated widely, and connected deeply. In particular, her passionate message of empowerment inspired young women to reach for their dreams, and to not let anyone, or anything, get in their way. It gave young women everywhere something to believe in, and reminded us that music is sometimes bigger than just music.
This gripping, :60 features girls from all walks of life who have internalized Swift’s speech, recite it as a mantra of their own: an aspiring musician, a young athlete, a determined dancer. All of them take Swift’s words to heart–believing in music and in themselves.
Rachel McDonald directed “It Was You” via production house Tool of North America.
Client The Recording Academy/The 59th Grammys Agency TBWAChiatDay Los Angeles Stephen Butler, creative chairman; Linda Knight, executive creative director; Jason Karley, creative director; Stephanie Johnson, art director; Paula Henzel, copywriter; Brian O’Rourke, director of production; Anh-Thu Le, executive producer; Kaitlin Moore, sr producer; Neil Barrie, chief strategic officer; Rohit Thawani, director of digital strategy; Renee Vafa, social strategist; Justin Karch, data strategist. Production Tool of North America Rachel McDonald, director; Tucker Korte, DP; Oliver Fuselier, managing parter; Nancy Hacohen, exec producer. Editorial NO6 Lauren Brown, editor; Josh Hayes, assistant editor; Carr Schilling, exec producer; Michelle Dorsch, producer. VFX NO7 Verdi Sevenhuysen, lead Flame artist. Color Framestore Beau Leon, colorist; Andrew McLintock, sr. producer. Music/Sound Design/Mix Barking Owl Kelly Bayett, creative director; Houston Fry, composer; Patrick Navarre, sound design & mix; KC Dossett, producer.
Top Spot of the Week: Apple, TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Director C Prinz “Save the Music” To Celebrate Lunar New Year
This Tết (Vietnamese for Lunar New Year), Apple launches its second “Shot on iPhone” campaign for Vietnam, this year collaborating on a music video with chart topping Gen Z superstar, Wren Evans. Titled “Save the Music,” the music video was directed by C Prinz via production house SMUGGLER for TBWA\Media Arts Lab (Southeast Asia) and showcases the camera capabilities of the iPhone 16 Pro--shot by cinematographer Mike Altskan. “Save the Music” celebrates Evans’ love of music, pride in Vietnamese creativity and inspires others to follow that creative path. [video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://wp-shoot.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/18180825/WREN-EVANS-CUU-LAY-AM-NHAC-OFFICIAL-MUSIC-VIDEO.mp4"][/video] Read More