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Developing Sonic Brand DNA with Michele Arnese
Michele Arnese is the founder of the leading Sonic Branding Agency amp. His team has developed audio brands for clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard, BMW, UniCredit, and more. We discussed how to build audio brands, sonic identity, and more this week on the On Brand podcast.
Transform Awards Europe 2023 winners announced
Having now been celebrating the transformative power of brand strategy and design across the continent for the past 14 years, Transform magazine is once again delighted to announce the winners of Transform Awards Europe.
Sonic DNA 007: How & why Brands Should have a Sonic DNA with Michele Arnese from AMP Sound Branding
In this episode of The Sonic Truth, Founder and CEO of AMP, Michele Arnese, joins Veritonic’s Kristin Charron to discuss sonic DNA for brands. What it is, how it’s created, and why it’s an indispensable marketing vehicle for brands of all sizes.
Music for Women's Ads: Stereotype or Empowerment?
March is Women's History Month, and the women at amp believe that it starts with great sonic. Our Research & Insights Consultant Hannah Cahill analyzed several brands like H&M and Procter & Gamble, for Gillette Venus, on how they target women through music in their commercials. But what is the sound of an inspiring and memorable women’s ad? Does it all sound empowering, or is it a stereotype?
The Sound of Branding with Michele Arnese
How does a brand become linked to sound, how does an audio agency help create and sell the emotional experience of music back to a brand? This episode will explain and unpack the magic of marketing and music and hopefully leave you inspired about the many possible applications and experiences that sonic branding can bring to your marketing mix.
Bjorn Thorleifsson: How to Score the Sound of Trust
Today, 10 years later, sonic branding is rapidly expanding. Based in Munich, Thorleifsson is now amp’s Head of Strategy & Research. If the sound of insurance sounds a little dry, spend a few minutes with Thorleifsson. We admit we were a little skeptical ourselves. Then we took a trip into his mind.
How brands used music and sonic logos in their Super Bowl ads this year
Super Bowl advertisers got in on the noise too, whether through jingles, sonic logos, artist partnerships, or iconic songs from the past. As brands seem to increasingly prioritize sound as part of their marketing strategies, a few themes emerged during this year’s game, where several brands used sonic logos in their commercials.
Martin Reiher, Ex-Red Bull & Ex-MTV Staff Announced as Head of amp Asia
2023 sees Reiher join amp sound branding as the Head of amp Asia, supporting another significant geographic expansion from the rapidly growing audio branding agency. Reiher’s business acumen and versatility across sonic mediums prove the perfect combination for amp’s strong commitment to this widely untapped sonic market.
Audio verbindet Menschen und Marken
In Ausgabe 1-2/2023 des markenartikel schreiben Monika Schulze, Head of Customer & Innovation Management und Member of the Executive Committee bei Zurich Gruppe Deutschland, und Michele Arnese, Gründer und Global CEO von amp Sound Branding, über die Rolle von Sound, um eine emotionale Verbindung zu den Konsument innen herzustellen und Vertrauen aufzubauen.
Romantic Ads Review: How music makes us fall in love with brands?
Love it or hate it – popular love songs can be romantic or cringe-worthy. We analyze several brands, Tiffany & Co., McDonald's, Calvin Klein, and Mars regarding their romantic ads for Valentine’s Day. We asked ourselves, what makes a great love song?
Münchner Firma kreiert neuen "Avocados from Mexico"-Sound
Der Spot von Avocado from Mexico (AFM) zitiert mit der Schöpfungsgeschichte die wohl älteste Story der Welt. Weil Eva - dargestellt von der Schauspielerin Anna Faris ("Lost in Translation", "Brokeback Mountain") - von der verbotenen Frucht gekostet hat, muss sie mit Adam das Paradies verlassen. Eine Avocado aus Mexiko bewahrt sie vor diesem fatalen Schritt.
Sonic branding 101: A marketer’s toolkit for next-gen connection through sound
Sonic branding can be an intimidating topic for CMOs and decision-makers. The root of intimidation surrounding this topic stems from the subjectivity that music often provokes in the creative process; this also applies to branding. Thanks to advancements in technology, we are finally able to have data to back up creative decisions.
Working with the World’s Biggest Brands with Michele Arnese
In this episode, we talk about what audio branding is and how Michele got into the field, how he brought his company to work with all these big names, and how he's using AI in audio work and much more.
AMP Sound Branding Releases (Un)Heard Qatar World Cup Insights
AMP Sound Branding released its latest insights showing the complex relationship between sound, soccer and ads that brands have been creating for the event.
Transform Awards Europe 2023 shortlist revealed
Remaining the continent’s only dedicated celebration of rebranding, repositioning and brand development, Transform magazine is proud to announce the full shortlist for the Transform Awards Europe 2023.
AI toolchain supports sonic branding
Voice control and hands-free operation have added a sonic dimension to modern electronic devices. We have become used to gadgets capable of generating audio alerts and prompts. And that presents both a challenge and an opportunity for device makers. How should a brand sound?
Inside Mastercard’s ‘10-layer’ sonic branding plan
Three years after the debut of its sonic logo, the company has a number of audio assets that make up its sonic brand, including an album of original songs.
Highlights from Amp's new publication, amplify: "The Sound of Banking & FinTech"
Collating information from the annual Best Audio Brands index, alongside comprehensive desk research, artificial intelligence evaluation, and social media examination, amp analyzed 55 traditional banks and 10 fintech companies on their sonic performance.
Amp Sound Branding Shares The Sound of Banking and FinTech
Pioneering sonic branding agency, amp sound branding, has released the highly anticipated fourth edition of their quarterly editorial periodical, amplify. The trade publication is an industry benchmark in the audio branding and advertising worlds, with each edition featuring data-driven deep dives on specific sectors and their sonic output.
Sonic Branding “The Undisputed Key" For Banks & FinTech Targeting Gen Z
amp sound branding, says that sonic branding is “the undisputed key” for banks and fintech companies targeting the next generation of consumers in the fourth edition of its quarterly editorial periodical, amplify.