The WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovators are an outstanding group of individuals recognized for setting new ground in their fields. The innovators are honored at a red carpet gala at the Museum of Modern Art, and each awardees’ story is showcased in a video tribute by MediaStorm.
WSJ. Magazine 2017 Technology Innovator: Musical.ly, is an app that has shaken up the music industry. Used largely by tweens and teenagers to create videos lip syncing to their favorite songs, it is quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular apps, with upwards of 90 million registered users. The app and its users, called “Musers”, have given rise to a new genre of pop stars, whose access to fame and sponsorship make them a new force to be reckoned with.
Client: WSJ. Magazine
Published: November 2, 2017
Goal
The Wall St. Journal Magazine, for its seventh annual Innovator Awards, required short, fast paced, but personal, stories of innovation from each of its seven winners.The Challenge
MediaStorm was originally scheduled to interview the CEOs of Musical.ly. However, running a social network of 90 million plus users precluded that option, and our team was left with finding alternative voices to illustrate Musical.ly’s story.The Solution
Director Samia Khan decided instead to focus on Musical.ly’s users as representatives of its innovation and impact. After some research, Khan chose to focus on “Baby Ariel”, one of Musical.ly’s biggest stars with some 22 million followers. Her passion and energy for her fans, and for the app and its community, were evident in the interview, which matched well with the Wall Street Journal Magazine’s desire to create punchy, upbeat videos.Impact
The film premiered at the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards, on November 1st, and then published on the Wall St. Journal’s and MediaStorm’s websites the next day. It is a key tool for driving awareness to the magazine and the prestigious awards themselves.About the Client
With five global editions spanning 62 countries, WSJ. Magazine—which publishes 12 issues a year—is The Wall Street Journal's luxury-lifestyle publication dedicated to the power and passions of the Journal's readership.
WSJ. Magazine 2017 Entertainment Innovator: Reese Witherspoon creates stories with women as heroes of their own journeys. In creating these films, she hopes to be part of a sea change in which women’s experiences are reflected on screen. Watch it now.
Since 2002, WSJ. Magazine 2017 Design Innovator: Roman and Williams, have been re-defining modern design to create spaces that are inviting, warm, and create a deep sense of belonging. Watch it now.
WSJ. Magazine 2017 Performing Arts Innovator: Ryan Heffington is a choreographer, director, and performance artist, who inspires viewers the world over and redefines the possibilities for dance. Watch it now.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro works at the intersection of architecture, visual and performing arts. It’s recognized as a WSJ Magazine 2017 Innovator for its ability to defy expectations and create spaces that are open to the public. Watch it now.
WSJ. Magazine 2017 Technology Innovator: Musical.ly, is an app that tweens use to create videos lip syncing to their favorite songs. It now has upwards of 90 million registered users, making it one of the world’s most popular apps. Watch it now.
WSJ. Magazine 2017 Art Innovator: Mark Bradford, has made a career of creating art borne of his personal experience. His work at the Venice Biennale explores the darkest moments of U.S. history while channeling his own perspective on hope. Watch it now.
WSJ. Magazine 2017 Fashion Innovator: Raf Simons brings his unique eye and appreciation for cultural critique to his work as the Chief Creative Officer of the iconic American brand, Calvin Klein. Watch it now.
MediaStorm partnered with the WSJ. Magazine to produce seven short films honoring each of the awardees of the Magazine’s seventh annual Innovator Awards. Watch it now.
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