101 Great
Minds.

Top leaders in conversations about the role of music in the digital age.

About 101 Great Minds.

101 Great Minds on Music Brands and Behavior is a decade-long ongoing conversation about sonic branding. amp’s global CMO, Uli Reese, initiated this sonic journey to engage the top executives in the world of advertising and marketing in honest conversations about the role of music and sound in the digital age, ushering in a revolution of the overall branding approach!

Follow along as these thought leaders share their perspectives on everything from strategically approaching music to how ROI considerations and research impact the creative process. Whether you’re a composer, creative director, music supervisor, researcher, marketer, or brand strategist, you’re sure to find a wealth of insight that can shape your own thoughts about music, brands and behavior.

The wall of great minds

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Raja Rajamannar

“It’s important to pick the right partners who understand music and the brand at the same time. If they have the resources, the right attitude, and the innovation, then you’re in good shape.”

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Dr. Sebastian Rudolph

“I would like to finish by reiterating that audio is key because it’s primal and goes back to when we were born. Porsche is in the trust-building business, and the first sense with which we experience trust is by hearing our mother’s heartbeat. That’s undeniably powerful.”

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Jennifer Sey

“Music provides a means of breaking through and connecting, whether it’s six-second content or two minutes. People can skip ads, but if they’re engaged from the outset with a great track, they tend to listen.”

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Jane Wakely

“We need to think about sound and music very differently if sonic branding is to play an integral role in driving the distinctiveness of the brand.”

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Ann Lewnes

“Our most recognizable asset is our creative. We put our communities at the center of everything that we do.”

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Alicia Tillman

“Music is at the center of everything. It doesn`t matter how old you are or what you do, you will always connect music with emotions and memories.”

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Dr. Jens Thiemer

“Brand identity should appeal to as many senses as possible to create a strong emotional aura. The sound component should play an important role and be developed in a consistent, sustainable manner.”

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Keith Weed

“We need to be able to create a consistent brand experience and music should play an increasing part in that.”

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Eva Erdmann

“We know that everyone’s attention spans have grown to be only a few seconds, so our goal is to consistently make ‘scroll-stopping’ content that engages our consumers immediately.”

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Mark Read

“We’re helping our clients to leverage sound to forge authentic connections with their audiences, evoke emotions, and create memorable experiences.”

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Dan Robbins

“any brand that wants to be a customer first, or build lifetime value with their consumer, should be thinking about the whole experience.”

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Tim Mapes

“A sustained series of actions make it very clear we are who our customers and employees think we are.”

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David Corns

“Emotion and creativity are the ultimate business advantages. By prioritizing creativity, you win. Sound design and sonic branding are critical pieces of building a modern brand.”

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Catherine Wolpe

“Many brands don't know where to begin, and because the process of creating a sonic identity can feel overwhelming, they end up defaulting to what's comfortable and familiar.”

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