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SAM Wins Multiple Honors from 2026 MUSE Creative Awards

A collage of 2026 MUSE Creative Award-winning projects by Stephen Arnold Music, featuring a central "Platinum Winner" seal. Surrounding images include branding for the MLB All-Star Game, American Revolution Augmented Experience, CNN's The Story Is, CNN Fast, New Orleans Pelicans, and Crazy Water.

Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), The World Leader in Sonic Branding®, has been recognized for eight MUSE Creative Awards in the Audio and Experiential & Immersive categories.

The MUSE Creative Awards celebrate some of the most innovative work happening across creative design, advertising, and digital media around the world. Each year, the competition brings together entries from leading brands and top agencies pushing the bounds of marketing and creativity.

This year, SAM is excited to take home two Platinum awards, five Gold awards, and one Silver award in the Audio and Experiential & Immersive categories.

A big thank you to our clients and partners for your trust in the power of sound and in our creative team. Thanks also to MUSE for recognizing our work and helping spotlight the role audio plays in creating meaningful brand experiences.


MLB All-Star Game 2025 | Hank Aaron Tribute
2026 Platinum Winner | Experiential & Immersive – Live Experiences
2026 Gold Winner | Audio – Sports


CNN The Story Is with Elex Michaelson
2026 Platinum Winner | Audio – Program


American Revolution: The Augmented Experience
2026 Gold Winner | Experiential & Immersive – Augmented Reality
2026 Gold Winner | Audio – Sound Design / Audio Craft


CNN Headlines | FAST Channel
2026 Gold Winner | Audio – News


Crazy Water
2026 Gold Winner | Audio – Sonic Branding


New Orleans Pelicans
2026 Silver Winner | Audio – Production


About SAM
Often referred to as the most-heard, least-known composers in the world, Stephen Arnold Music’s creativity is experienced every day in more than 500 million homes worldwide. Based in Dallas, Texas, The World Leader In Sonic Branding® has 30 years of success delivering impactful, brand-defining music that makes a difference for today’s top content creators, networks, cable channels, television stations, digital media outlets, experiential, film, production companies, corporations and advertising agencies. With multiple Emmys®, Promax Gold, ADDY and MUSE awards to their credit, Stephen Arnold Music’s specialized approach and commitment to the power of sonic branding, research, state-of-the-art production and unparalleled customer service is at the core of its promise. Stephen Arnold Music continues to set the creative bar in a highly competitive content landscape.

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