Sound in Marketing

Jeanna Isham

There is a whole world of opportunity in marketing that has not yet been fully realized; sound. I break it down and share what I find fascinating and useful so that you can better market your products and brands.Dreamr Productions creates sonic branding and sound identities for companies, brands, and events. For more information, you can email [email protected]

  • 12 minutes 24 seconds
    Vegas Needs a Sound Strategy

    Ever wondered why Vegas has to be so noisy? I know I have! What if Vegas used sound to invite rather than disorient? In this episode of the Sound In Marketing podcast, we explore the possibilities and pitfalls of strategic sound in Sin City.

    You can find the original article the episode inspired here. To listen to some musical inspiration referenced within the episode, check out my Spotify playlist

    If you liked this episode and want more, be sure to subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for the latest on new episodes and sound industry information.

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    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 hole of a thought. 

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham. You can find the podcast on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and link to a friend.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    27 August 2024, 9:36 am
  • 9 minutes 41 seconds
    The World's Loudest Chips Bag

    In episode 128 of the Sound In Marketing podcast, I talk about SunChips’ bag design blunder. At one point, the bag was too loud…but for a good cause. 

    You can find the original article the episode inspired here.

    Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for podcast updates and more sound in marketing news. 

    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 some links referenced in the episode.

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    30 July 2024, 8:34 am
  • 7 minutes 34 seconds
    Ocean Spray, TikTok, and Fleetwood Mac

    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.

    Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for podcast updates and more sound in marketing news. 

    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 promised, here are links to all things referenced:

    Ocean Spray's Viral Video article- https://www.digitalshelfinstitute.org/blog/ocean-spray-viral-tiktok#

    Fleetwood Mac tripled sales article- https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-10-01/tiktok-star-triples-sales-of-fleetwood-mac-dreams

    TikTok parody 1- https://www.tiktok.com/@kjp/video/6879099764047236357

    TikTok parody 2- https://www.tiktok.com/@adamraycomedy/video/6883339046320442629

    TikTok parody 3- 

    https://www.tiktok.com/@santabarbarasheriff/video/6881633911114386693 

    Sacramento River Fun Fact- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento_River#History 

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    25 June 2024, 9:58 am
  • 15 minutes 46 seconds
    Shoptalk 2024; How Authenticity Wins For Brands Like PacSun, Crocs, And Mattel In Today's Retail Marketing Space

    Shoptalk 2024 is a global conference that focuses on the retail industry and how they are navigating the world of marketing and advertising. In a world of seamless experiences and omnichannel engagements, there’s a lot more to navigate than there was even 20 years ago.

    Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for podcast updates and more sound in marketing news. 

    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.

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    28 May 2024, 8:03 am
  • 36 minutes 16 seconds
    Insurance Jingles...Why?

    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 the wonder of sound in a very fun and accessible way with amazing skill and craft. Not sure what episodes to start with? My faves are, Tudum!, I’m Lovin’ It, and Soundalikes.

    You’re welcome.

    You can also Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for Sound In Marketing podcast updates and more sound in marketing news. 

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    26 March 2024, 8:26 am
  • 16 minutes 29 seconds
    What Is Sonic Branding With Examples

    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.

    Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for podcast updates and more sound in marketing news. 

    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 course and an Ebook version for whichever might work best.

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Thanks to Artlist’s library of sound effects and McDonald's, State Farm, and Nationwide for always having great sonic branding work to use for examples. 

    The Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    This episode was a reboot and a rework from a previous article that I wrote back in 2022.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    27 February 2024, 9:10 am
  • 14 minutes 44 seconds
    Left Coast Airlines

    Left Coast Airlines 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. 

    Disclaimer: This episode is about a fake company but describes a real sound in marketing example with a grand slam result. Here is my case study write-up.

    Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter for podcast updates and more sound in marketing news. 

    Thank you to my brilliant voice actors who brought this fake story to life. You can hire them for your next project through the links found below.

    • Jodi Krangle, LCA’s brand voice, can be found at Voice Overs and Vocals. You should also check out her podcast Audio Branding
    • David Cole, my amazing CMO Jerry Morgan, can be found at https://davidbcole.com/. This man's range is fantastic and his outlook on life is just the best. 
    • Adam Lofbomm, or Gary, the overly positive guy in the Left Coast commercials, can be found at https://adamlofbomm.com/
    • And finally thanks to Jason Gilbert, or Fred, my overly negative guy in the Left Coast commercials. Jason is heavily involved in voice conversational design & a great storyteller in his own right.

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    23 January 2024, 9:16 am
  • 1 minute 15 seconds
    (TRAILER) Left Coast Airlines

    Episode Premiere Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024

    Left Coast Airlines 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. 

    Disclaimer: This episode is about a fake company but describes a real sound in marketing example with a grand slam result.

    To follow me, you can come find me on Linkedin, Medium, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, https://pod.link/1467112373 here are all the places you can find the Sound In Marketing Podcast. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    This episode was produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    22 January 2024, 6:02 pm
  • 14 minutes 40 seconds
    Sound In The Shopping Experience

    In Episode 122 of the Sound In Marketing Podcast, we explore sound in the shopping experience.

    Sound in the shopping experience helps create trust between company and customer. It’s about building long-term ROI with customers that will return again and again. Learn more at Sound In Marketing Learning. Start designing your sound strategy today with Dreamr Productions

    Thank you to my guests Matt Houghton: Director of Digital and Integrated Marketing at Interac Corp. and Val Fleur: Head of Strategy and Managing Director of Sixième Son Canada for their great insights on the world of sound in the shopping experience.

    Check out Sixième Son's write-up on the project here. 

    Special thanks also to Artlist for the SFX and music by Ziv Moran Hawkins and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra of Artlist. To see my research sources, follow the links: https://www.academia.edu/57369350/Using_Background_Music_to_Affect_the_Behavior_of_Supermarket_Shoppers  

    https://www.acousticbulletin.com/noise-in-shopping-centres 

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    19 September 2023, 8:25 am
  • 8 minutes 41 seconds
    Why Brands Need Sound Strategy

    In episode 121 of the Sound In Marketing podcast, we talk about brand strategy. Sound strategy is powerfully effective and easy to attain once you understand what it means to your brand specifically. Learn more at Sound In Marketing Learning. Start designing your sound strategy today with Dreamr Productions

    Thank you to Pixabay and Artlist for that extra SFX flavor. And thank you to Mudflow from Artlist for that stirring example of music I would not play in a mellow coffee shop. I also stuck in one of my own tracks for that “popular track” that you can’t focus on. Lastly, thank you to HAVAS and IPSOS for their studies on sound that help to make what I talk about legitimized. 

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    1 August 2023, 8:03 am
  • 14 minutes 6 seconds
    Sound Is...

    In Episode 120 of the Sound In Marketing Podcast, I explore sound and what it is. Sound is everywhere and in everything. It is how we communicate, relate, and feel. It is one-fifth of what makes us human. Why wouldn’t we incorporate sound more strategically into our brand marketing? Learn more at Sound In Marketing Learning. Start designing your sound strategy today with Dreamr Productions

    Thank you to Pixabay and Artlist for some great SFX fillers. I also created and slipped in a few of my own. Please note, there are no Stan’s Fans or The Pillow Factory. I made them up for demonstrational purposes.

    If your company is ready to explore sound in its marketing, Dreamr Productions would love to help. We produce branded podcasts, sonic logos, and strategize branded sound plans. Send us a message at Dreamr Productions or connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Lastly, the Sound In Marketing podcast can be found here and on all the usual podcast players. Spread the word and tell your friends.

    The Sound In Marketing podcast is produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham.

    Let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

    25 July 2023, 8:10 am
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