MAS connects brands with music. From original composition to music supervision, MAS develops music that matches the voice of your brand MAS is a music strategy firm established in Jan 2011.
With offices in New York and Los Angeles, MAS provides a full range of solutions for brands and advertising agencies including original composition, music supervision, licensing, talent procurement, sponsorship packages, and original content creation.
We're honored that Starbucks has chosen to work with MAS- Music and Strategy once again! Thank you to the talented team at Big Spaceship, TheMill.tv and Starbucks Creative Studio. It’s been nothing but our pleasure to help create the sound of your holiday campaign.
Breaking news! 🚨MAS was selected as 1 of 3 new Custom Sound Partners for the TikTok Marketing Partners Program! 🙌🏼 That means we will work directly with brands of all sizes to tap into custom music and sound for their content. Why does this matter? Because original audio on TikTok boosts performance. Proud of this team and excited to get started.
Breaking news! 🚨MAS was selected as 1 of 3 new Custom Sound Partners for the TikTok Marketing Partners Program! 🙌🏼 That means we will work directly with brands of all sizes to tap into custom music and sound for their content. Why does this matter? Because original audio on TikTok boosts performance. Proud of this team and excited to get started.
MAS Co-Founder, James Alvich featured in Muse by Clio today. Have a read!
https://musebycl.io/liner-notes/james-alvich-mas-where-bands-and-brands-meet?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Oatly+Arrives+in+New+Zealand+With+an+Epic+Long-Copy+Billboard&utm_campaign=Museletter+7%2F12%2F21
Plus, his musical journey through the years
Underplayed is now out on @amazonprimevideo featuring the likes of @alisonwonderland @tokimonsta @sevwave @officialrezz @nervomusic @sherelle_ @tygapaw !
Killer score by the one and only @kate_simko // score produced by @musicandstrategy // soundtrack out on @lakeshorerecords
#internationalwomensday
Happy New Year! Today marks the 10th anniversary of MAS. We've come a long way and are stoked for the journey ahead. Thank you for all that have supported us through these years. Hopefully, we can celebrate this in person for our 11th!
MAS is open for business as usual, of course.
We're working remotely for the time being but offering all of the services we normally offer.
In the meantime, over the next couple days we're hiring some of our favorite indie artists to make the best set of work-from-home playlists you'll ever hear. Volume 1 is available below. It's a set of sweet soul from singer Ben Pirani and a perfect afternoon vibe...
Much love.
The MAS Team
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PFJdXbdWAfZaYajXx3LnL?si=uNsraXLhTj-42jRZgzJuGg
Sweetest soul from the sweetest soul. Head to @house_of_benjamin to cop some of Ben's physical wares. About the MAS WFH SERIES: We're hiring some of our favorite indie artists to make the most flame set of work-from-home playlists you'll ever hear. ENJOY
The latest for the @ford Escape featuring the lovely @shakeygraves @esme_patterson !
MAS- Music and Strategy's very own Gabe McDonough chatted with NPR's Allyson McCabe alongside Morgan Rhodes and Amanda Krieg Thomas about how ads can break bands.
https://lnkd.in/dPShSib # #music #musicindustry #musicpublishing #sync #musicsupervision #musicsupervisor
The positive exposure for artists from their songs appearing in film, television and advertisements has turned the job of music supervision into a power player in the music business.
Underplayed is premiering at TriBeCa this year! Score produced by MAS. // “From Delia Derbyshire to Alison Wonderland this inspiring music documentary portrays radical female artists breaking the rhythm of inequality in the electronic music industry and opening doors for the next generation. With Alison Wonderland, Tygapaw, Tokimonsta & Suzanne Ciani.”
@michaelbjordan for @coach’s newest shoe, citysole with music from @musicandstrategy
The super bowl queen herself @jlo for @coach // music by @musicandstrategy
“say hello” to the latest with @samsungus for the Galaxy Book S #musicsupervision
Great to be working with @starbucks again for their latest campaign featuring “Classic” by the Knocks. Great music and a great team at Starbucks and @bigspaceship!
The holidays are here again and we're excited to be a part of the annual Starbucks cup reveal to kick off the season! We had a blast composing original pieces for Starbucks' 2019 holiday campaign!
We love brands that value music and it was a pleasure working with Starbucks and the talented folks at Big Spaceship, The Mill and Starbucks Creative Studio!
In honor of Halloween and #tbt, we wanted to share one of our favorite projects in the spirit of the holiday. Directed by Rob Zombie and music and sound design by MAS! 👻🎃👻🎃
We had such a great time working on original music with the amazing team at Campbell Ewald and Bayer! Thanks to Campaign US for the "Ad of the Week" feature!
This is the pharma giant's first major corporate brand campaign.. From Campaign US
This one was a true pleasure to work on. 🖤 @verawanggang #NYFW
Check out MAS' latest work on the runway at Vera Wang for the Spring/Summer 2020 collection. Skip ahead to 33:15 for the action!
Vera Wang invites you to view her Spring/Summer 2020 RTW Collection LIVE
Nothing like that new studio smell! 😉
New work alert! Check out the latest for Coach. ✨
Our Tabby Bag and Yara Shahidi make a pretty perfect power couple. Shop now: on.coach.com/ShopTabby
Google Nest has partnered with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Foundation to make a more helpful home for everyone. MAS had the privilege of helping tell these amazing stories.
Google Nest will be providing up to 100,000 free Google Home Minis through the Reeve Foundation for individuals and families impacted by paralysis, to enhance the quality of life at home. #PowerofVoice
We’re partnering with @ReeveFoundation to make a more helpful home for everyone by donating 100,000 Google Home Mini devices to those living with paralysis. Join us in making a difference by saying “Hey Google, make a donation to the Reeve Foundation.” Learn more at http://goo.gle/2yeyir2
No matter how big the community grows, there’s room for everyone, because #AcceptanceMatters. We're honored to work with McCann and Mastercard in collaboration with the NYC Commission On Human Rights.
No matter how big the community grows, there’s room for everyone, because #AcceptanceMatters. In partnership with NYC Commission On Human Rights, we made some additions to the corner of Christopher & Gay St. in NYC. #StartSomethingPriceless
Re-posted • @mastercard No matter who you are or how you identify, #AcceptanceMatters. For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the name on their card does not reflect their true identity. This WorldPride, we’re happy to announce an initiative that allows for your chosen name to appear on the front of your card. #StartSomethingPriceless
New original composition work for @pilotpenusa featuring @priyankachopra
Nothing but pride in #MYCALVINS. One of our faves to work on because #loveislove and representation and inclusion are so important.
@indyamoore, @adriansotiris, @rozanneverduin, @liam.daniels 🎵@brett_dc
More Ford Motor Company work ft SAINT MOTEL ! #DriveIt #BuiltFordProud
Feeling the hump day slump? Here’s Demi Lovato's power anthem “Confident” to get you through. Ford Motor Company #DriveIt #BuiltFordProud
It’s beast mode time with Ford Motor Company featuring Queen 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿
New multi-spot national campaign with Ford Motor Company now running! First one on deck features the incomparable Pharrell Williams. #DriveIt #BuiltFordProud
The documentary "Museum Town" about MASS MoCA, directed by Jennifer Trainer, will be closing Berkshire International Film Festival this Sunday at the Mahawie in Great Barrington! So great to work with John Stirratt on this one!
We're so excited we got to work with Ralph Lauren on their #RLPride 2019 campaign! This year they're partnering with the Stonewall Community Foundation donating 100% of the purchase price of their Pride graphic tees and 50% of their other Pride items.
Learn more about the campaign here -> https://rlauren.co/RL-PrideF
#LoveIsLove
Introducing the #RLPride campaign, directed and photographed by Cass Bird and featuring stories from Patti Harrison, Harper Watters, Josie Totah, Jacob Bixenman, Gus Kenworthy, and Hetrick Martin Institute
The rainbow flag represents more than four decades of pride—and every color tells a story.
For more than 25 years, Ralph Lauren has supported the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, we’re partnering with Stonewall Foundation. When you shop the Pride graphic tee, 100% of the purchase price is donated to Stonewall Community Foundation. When you shop the Pride hoodie, hat, tote, and Polo shirt 50% of the purchase price is donated.
#Pride #LoveisLove
Learn more about our new campaign and ongoing commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community at https://rlauren.co/RL-PrideF
We really loved working on the music for Saint Archer Brewing Company's new campaign and launch of Saint Archer Gold with the amazing team over at Preacher!
Directed by Will Mayer (Stink Films). Cinematography by Ian Rigby.
Thanks Adweek for the Ad of the Day write up!
"Bottom line, though, is that these ads are incredibly watchable and may make the low-carb beer set that doesn’t aspire to participate in 40 Ironman triathlons a year think about going the craft route next time."
MillerCoors’ Saint Archer enters the beer wars in style.
"Make music you're passionate enough to make even if you're not getting paid. That music will find its way to our ears." - Gabe McDonough for Music and Sound Awards
Read more of his interview at the link!
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at the 2019 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards!! Particularly Gabe Hilfer's win on black-ish for "Juneteenth" (Best Song/Recording Created for Television) and Angela Asistio's work on "A Star is Born" (Best Music Supervision for Films Budgeted Over $25 Million, Best Song/Recording Created for a Film)!
We snuck this one in right before the holidays! Always a pleasure working with our friends at 360i!
Oreo's latest social media effort is singing carols to popular brands on Twitter.
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The latest for the @ford Escape featuring the lovely @shakeygraves @esme_patterson !
@michaelbjordan for @coach’s newest shoe, citysole with music from @musicandstrategy
The super bowl queen herself @jlo for @coach // music by @musicandstrategy
“say hello” to the latest with @samsungus for the Galaxy Book S #musicsupervision
Great to be working with @starbucks again for their latest campaign featuring “Classic” by the Knocks. Great music and a great team at Starbucks and @bigspaceship!
The holidays are here again and we're excited to be a part of the annual Starbucks cup reveal to kick off the season! We had a blast composing original pieces for Starbucks' 2019 holiday campaign! We love brands that value music and it was a pleasure working with Starbucks and the talented folks at Big Spaceship, The Mill and Starbucks Creative Studio!
In honor of Halloween and #tbt, we wanted to share one of our favorite projects in the spirit of the holiday. Directed by Rob Zombie and music and sound design by MAS! 👻🎃👻🎃
This one was a true pleasure to work on. 🖤 @verawanggang #NYFW
Re-posted • @mastercard No matter who you are or how you identify, #AcceptanceMatters. For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the name on their card does not reflect their true identity. This WorldPride, we’re happy to announce an initiative that allows for your chosen name to appear on the front of your card. #StartSomethingPriceless
New original composition work for @pilotpenusa featuring @priyankachopra
Nothing but pride in #MYCALVINS. One of our faves to work on because #loveislove and representation and inclusion are so important. @indyamoore, @adriansotiris, @rozanneverduin, @liam.daniels 🎵@brett_dc
More Ford Motor Company work ft SAINT MOTEL ! #DriveIt #BuiltFordProud
Feeling the hump day slump? Here’s Demi Lovato's power anthem “Confident” to get you through. Ford Motor Company #DriveIt #BuiltFordProud
It’s beast mode time with Ford Motor Company featuring Queen 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿
New multi-spot national campaign with Ford Motor Company now running! First one on deck features the incomparable Pharrell Williams. #DriveIt #BuiltFordProud
We love love love apps and had a ton of fun working with m:united to compose this track for Microsoft Windows Store!
We are so proud to be involved with the Aerie Real campaign (original composition by MAS)! Girls need more real women, with real bodies to look up to. #AerieREAL
As avid winter sports fans we loved working with director David Tindale to score "Making Your Mark", which documents the life of snowboarder Mark McMorris! Check out the teaser and tune in to ESPN2 on Jan 26th, 11pm EST/8pm PST or ABC on Feb 8th, 3pm EST/12pm PST.
Here to distract you from the freezing temperatures outside, we present "Fun Happens" for Carnival Cruise Lines with music supervision by MAS!
Happy New Year from all of us at MAS.
Lighten up your afternoon with this spot we worked on with AFG for Tidy Cats! Composers: Eric Hachikian & John Boyd
MAS handled music supervision on the latest Volvo spot from Arnold!
Say goodbye to pain with new fast acting film-coated Advil. Watch the spot we worked on with Grey! Composers: Eric Hachikian & John Boyd
Feathers feathers everywhere - Happy Friday! Check out our latest original composition for Aerie.
MAS teamed up with director Jon Augustavo of HELLO! to produce this "Straight Primpin" music video for 360i and Smirnoff Ice!
Loved working with Arnold Worldwide on this spot for Aetna! What's your healthy? Composers: Eric Hachikian & John Boyd
It's finally starting to feel like spring! Check out this pretty spot for Avon that we worked on with Ogilvy NY! Composer: Joshua Mosley
Had a great time at SXSW with P.S. 260, Smuggler and Blacklist. Thanks to the bands and everyone who stopped by the Jam House! For those of you who didn't, we leave you with this gem from darwin deez. Ya missed out.
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