Sound in Marketing

KitKat's famous advertising jingle recently transformed its 80s mantra of sharing into rest and relaxation simply by reframing the message. What does this mean for the future of this chocolate wafer treat? For more on sound in marketing, sign up for the Sound In Marketing Newsletter http://eepurl.com/gDxl6b . Want your very own Make Sound On Purpose mug? You can find it here . For further inquirie...

Chili’s sizzle sauce makes us salivate. They may not have invented the “sound of sizzling”, but they perfected the art of Sizzle FOMO. Read the original story here on Medium. For more on sound in marketing, sign up for the Sound In Marketing Newsletter http://eepurl.com/gDxl6b . Want your very own Make Sound On Purpose mug? You can find it here . For further inquiries, email Jeanna at mailto:jeann...

Chili’s sizzle sauce makes us salivate. They may not have invented the “sound of sizzling”, but they perfected the art of Sizzle FOMO. Full episode....coming soon.

SunChips created a 100% compostable bag, which is great! The problem lay in a bag design blunder that cost in terms of user experience. Not my first crinkle story on SunChips- check out the World's Loudest Chips Bag episode here . Read the original article here: https://dreamrproductions.com/sunchips-bag/ For more on sound in marketing, sign up for the Sound In Marketing Newsletter http://eepurl.c...

SunChips created a 100% compostable bag, which is great! The problem lay in a bag design blunder that cost in terms of user experience. Full episode...coming soon.

What do tacos, church bells, and spanish speaking Chihuahua’s have to do with each other? Everything! Let’s crunch down on this gordita of a story. Read the original article here: https://medium.com/better-marketing/the-taco-bell-bong-a6a7f779d01b?sk=f6ca8df225acdfd0b1b808e116f5ecf3   Dreamr Productions is a creative sound agency specializing in finding new and unique ways for brands to explore th...

What do tacos, church bells, and spanish speaking Chihuahua’s have to do with each other? Everything! Let’s crunch down on this gordita of a story. Read the original article here: https://medium.com/better-marketing/the-taco-bell-bong-a6a7f779d01b?sk=f6ca8df225acdfd0b1b808e116f5ecf3   Dreamr Productions is a creative sound agency specializing in finding new and unique ways for brands to explore th...

Imagine falling asleep to the sound of frying chicken. KFC and sleep-tech company Hatch have partnered to create a “sleep better” playlist inspired by the 'finger lickin’ good' sizzle of cooking chicken…. or is that just rain? Thank you to Artlist for your wide variety of SFX and lovely background music.  Read the original article here: https://dreamrproductions.com/kentucky-fried-chicken-rain/ Dr...

Imagine falling asleep to the sound of frying chicken. KFC and sleep-tech company Hatch have partnered to create a “sleep better” playlist inspired by the 'finger lickin’ good' sizzle of cooking chicken…. or is that just rain? Kentucky Fried Chicken Rain episode coming soon. Read the original article here: https://dreamrproductions.com/kentucky-fried-chicken-rain/ Dreamr Productions is a full-serv...

From Sizzling Fajitas to the crackling of cooking Chicken, sound in the food industry plays a big part in why we choose a restaurant or a product over another. The companies that listen- win. Those that ignore…well that’s simply not an option. Season 9 of the Sound In Marketing podcast. Sounds Worthy: The Yummy Edition- coming soon to a podcast player near you. —-- For more on sound in marketing,...

King Radio was forged from silence. Prince Podcasting and all the other Regents that follow came into power because of what the original ruler established. To fully understand the future of the sound industry, we must reexamine the history of the landscape and the King’s 6 courtly laws he first established. Because through Radio’s first design, we can discover the future of this vast kingdom. Ad I...

Radio IDs, something few of us (me included) think of but have all experienced and cherished. They are those fun zingers, prompting a new radio show or DJ. They change for the holidays and for topical reference. They are the sounds of our past, present, and future, and the focus of this episode. Twenty Thousand Hertz hired me to produce an episode on Radio IDs and now I’m sharing its ENCORE. Thank...

This is an encore episode of Ad Infinitum’s Season 2 Finale that I produced. Big thanks to Oxford Road ’s Executive Creative Director and Ad Infinitum ’s host, Stew Redwine , for asking me to write about something that I love.  The State of Sonic Branding is like the Princess Bride of podcast episodes; it’s got everything! Giant companies, inconceivable innovations, sound storming the Depot, rogue...

What if the signature sound for a sleek Scandinavian EV was inspired by a cat’s purr? Vinn hit the gas on that idea, while General Motors shifted into a full sound and driving ecosystem of experience. Which sound story will drive more vehicles off the lot? Here are some links to episodes referenced or expanded upon within the episode. The State of Sonic Branding - We explore sonic branding's evolu...

[Encore Episode] Left Coast Airlines . LCA wanted a podcast to advertise to both new and existing customers. Dreamr Productions went a step further creating an unending universe of branded sound possibilities.  This episode was the first of many fake company episodes that demonstrated real sound in marketing solutions. From the brain of Jeanna to your ears- enjoy. Dreamr Productions creates, consu...

POS sounds; what are we trying to say about our brand experience as our customers are literally checking out? If the last thing a customer hears is an annoying beep, what does that say about the brand experience? In this episode, I challenge brands to explore the overlooked world of POS sounds. An on-brand transaction tone doesn’t just signal the end of a sale- it shapes future customer loyalty an...

Before Purses By Moms could expand, it needed to boost brand recognition and inspire more ambassadors. DreamrProductions created a strategic music playlist and carefully curated copy to make the mission and message unforgettable. Thank you again to Artlist.io for being such a great musical and sound effects resource.  Follow the link to Spotify to hear the COMPLETE Purses By Moms Ultimate Playlist...

Here’s a sneak peek of season eight of the Sound In Marketing Podcast. Sonic Branding: Case Studies, Context, and Clarity.  In the meantime, check out these past episodes that we’ll be circling back to very soon.  Time to study up and buckle down. Season eight is gonna be fun! The Sound of General Motors  Part One https://pod.link/1467112373/episode/c1638e490fbe451c155f9be6e5f59e59   Part Two http...

Season Seven of the Sound In Marketing podcast is a wrap. Season Eight won’t be far behind. Check out some of season seven’s highlights and catch a sneak peek of what’s to come.  Episodes referenced in order: Left Coast Airlines   Insurance Jingles...Why?   What Is Sonic Branding With Examples   The World's Loudest Chips Bag   Vegas Needs a Sound Strategy   From strategic soundscapes and product d...

What if Vegas used sound to invite rather than disorient? Would a sound strategy even make a difference? You can find my original article here . To listen to some musical inspiration referenced within the episode, check out my Spotify playlist .  Thank you to Artlist for your wide variety of SFX and lovely background music. Thank you also to Vegas for being the noisy inspiration for this rabbit ho...

Saving the planet is a good thing, but sometimes bag design blunders can cost you greatly. SunChips made a completely compostable chip bag. But it was loud...too loud. You can find the original article the episode inspired here . Thank you to Artlist for your wide variety of SFX and lovely background music. Thank you also to Sun Chips who made this sound study so interesting. As promised, here are...

This episode follows an unusual tale about TikTok’s 2020 viral Ocean Spray video about a juice-drinking, long-board riding, tunes-groovin’ dude whose truck broke down. You can find the original article that the episode inspired here . Thank you to Nathan Apocada for supplying such a great story and to Artlist for its lovely selection of background music that was used throughout this episode. As pr...

In a world of seamless experiences and omnichannel engagements, there’s a lot more to navigate than there was even 20 years ago. Thank you to my guest Joe Laszlo, Head of Content US for Shoptalk , and to the entire team at Shoptalk for allowing me to join the conversation. Thank you also to Artlist for your lovely selection of background music that was used throughout this episode. Shoptalk 2024 i...

How did the insurance jingle survive the commercial jingle massacre? Thank you to Twenty Thousand Hertz for allowing me to reboot their episode Insurance Jingles…Why? This episode was produced by me back in March 2023 and was their 3rd most downloaded episode of the year! If you haven’t heard of 20k before, go subscribe immediately. You won’t be disappointed. Like Sound In Marketing, they focus on...

One of the biggest reasons that sonic branding isn’t used more frequently is that brands don’t understand what it is. In this episode, I try to simplify sonic branding with real-life examples put into context. Interested in learning more? You heard a snippet of Sound In Marketing Learning's " Sound's Power and Influence in Marketing " course that's full of insight and ideas. I have both a video co...