Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl
Bringing Swifties Into the Spotlight
#TSTheLifeOfAShowgirl
Overview: A Dramatic Effect for a Theatrical Era
To celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl and the premiere of the “The Fate of Ophelia” music video, we launched a two-part creator campaign across YouTube Shorts. Using a custom “Life of a Showgirl” Shorts effect, the campaign encouraged creators to step into Taylor’s glam aesthetic and spotlight the album’s theatrical flair. At the same time, select creators also drove buzz for the exclusive YouTube video and VOD premiere.
Challenge: Creating a Trend That Felt Swiftie-Driven, Not Branded
Taylor’s fans are passionate and discerning. The campaign needed to resonate with them emotionally and visually without feeling like an ad. Our challenge was to design a Shorts-based campaign that gave creators freedom to express their love for Taylor while still delivering on the specific visuals, messaging, and release timeline of both the album and the music video.
Solution: 2 Creative Tracks, One Unified Campaign
We partnered with 16 creators total, across two content tracks.
The first was built around a custom The Life of a Showgirl Shorts effect, where 13 creators brought their own interpretation of the aesthetic to life. They used the effect to create dramatic outfit reveals, pet cameos, comedic twists, and nods to Taylor’s theatrical visuals—all centered around the theme of stepping into the spotlight.
The second track was an elevated experience for 3 top-tier creators. These creators were invited to attend an exclusive YouTube VOD premiere of The Fate of Ophelia, where they experienced the music video debut live. Their attendance included access to a creator-only screening, exclusive behind-the-scenes content opportunities, and an after party. This group helped build hype around the premiere itself while extending the fan experience through content filmed on location or in reaction to the event.
Swiftie Energy That Sparked Strong Engagement:
The campaign blended fan culture with high-performing visuals and strong creator storytelling.
16 Creators 🎨
16 total creators participated across both tracks
236M Fans 🌟
With a combined following of 236 million, our creator lineup had more reach than a global stadium tour.
18.5M Views 👀
18.5 million people tuned in to see the drama, the dance moves, and the DIY music video magic.
1.85M Reach 🌍
1.85 million unique viewers got a front-row seat to the Tears takeover.
446k Likes ❤️
446,000 likes confirmed that fans weren’t just watching—they were obsessed.
553K Buzz 👍
553,000 engagements meant people weren’t just scrolling—they were clapping back, commenting, and rewatching.
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Feathers Part, Camera Rolls, Main Character Mode Activated
Creators Made the Spotlight Their Own
Whether it was a dramatic outfit reveal, a surprise pet cameo, or a tongue-in-cheek nod to the chaos behind the glam, creators brought personality to the Effect. Their content made the campaign trendworthy, not just trendy—cementing the idea that The Life of a Showgirl was a cultural moment, not just a drop.
The Life of a Showgirl Campaign Let Swifties Take Center Stage
By combining a stylized Shorts effect with premiere-level creator access, this campaign brought fans into Taylor’s theatrical world. From the live premiere to the after party to the sea of content on Shorts, the campaign didn’t just announce the era—it gave creators a role in it.
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