In addition, Harman teamed up with PBS and the National Geographic Channel to produce the "Road to a Grammy" special. And the company provided products in the Grammy Gifting Suite at the Staples Center; singer Rihanna was photographed wearing a pair of JBL headphones.
Prior to the ceremony, Harman itself was awarded a Technical Grammy Award, on behalf of its AKG brand. Harman International Chairman and CEO Dinesh Paliwal accepted the award.
Harman also ran a 30-second television commercial during the Grammy broadcast.

