YAMAHA STAY TRUE
- Campaign
- video
- Digital
Music plays a vital role in athletics, from warm-up to cool-down, inspiring, motivating, and sharpening focus. When Yamaha asked poweredby.tokyo to direct a global campaign for their new Sports Edition earphones, we saw an opportunity to showcase how music fuels athletic preparation. Our campaign introduces technology that delivers healthy, clear, and immersive sound for both high-performing athletes and local sports heroes. We tell the stories of two diverse Tokyo-based athletes, highlighting their passion, process, and discipline in the digital age.
Rhythm of Champions: Uniting Music and Sport
Our campaign focused on telling an authentic story with global appeal, designed to stand out in a crowded market. We proposed showcasing the powerful connection between music and sports. Instead of emphasizing product specifications, we crafted a human-driven narrative featuring two real athletes in Tokyo. This approach allowed us to communicate the brand's story in a compelling and relatable way.
Yamaha's Edge: Sound Meets Style for Active Lifestyles
Music enthusiasts with active lifestyles seek audio technologies that offer both immersive sound and stylish design. They want to connect deeply with their music while on the go. So, what sets Yamaha apart in this market?
Pure Sound, Perfect Fit, Stylish Performance
Yamaha's state-of-the-art technology captures the purest sound, staying true to their motto "Closer to the Artist" while meeting consumer needs. Their earphones are designed to complement any fitness routine, whether you're an amateur or professional, a dancer or a basketball player.
For today's users, style is just as important as function. Yamaha's earphones don't just perform well; they look great too, adding a fashionable touch to fitness and music equipment.
Stay True: Yamaha's Global Youth Appeal
Our campaign aimed to connect with young audiences worldwide, emphasizing the message "Stay True to Yourself." We developed two key components:
A hero film targeting a global digital audience
A 15-second brand film for Japanese TV commercials, reaching a mainstream Japanese audience
This approach allows us to engage with our core youth demographic globally while also maintaining a strong presence in the Japanese market.
Uniting Athletes Through Music: A Global Message
Our strategy focused on three key elements: Creating relatable content, increasing social media opportunities, and targeting individuals with active lifestyles.
We aimed to capture authentic human moments that resonate both in Japan and internationally. While our target audiences may vary, our core message remains consistent: the universal power of music in an athlete's journey.
client
yamaha
Role
Concept, creative direction, art direction, copywriting, video production, key photography, casting
Team
Creative director: Chace fedor
Director: Dan Buyanovsky
Talent: MK, Hal
DP: Mikul
Copywriter JP: Tomoki Inaguma (monopo)
Producer: Yuumi
PM: Michie Hamaya
ACs: Micheal, Sam
Gaffer: @arataijichi
HMU: @yoshidaerika
Stylist: Soichiro Kobayashi
Sound: Spider
Set Designer: Nette Moncada
Edit: Andy Nagashima
Color: Simon_boisx
Music: Antuan Herriott
Stills: Will Goodan