Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Audio Branding: Using Sound to Build your Brand will offer the reader a thorough overview of the world of audio branding - what it is, why it's important, and how it can be used to enhance a brand. Containing fascinating insights into this burgeoning field of marketing, this text is extremely practical and underpinned by research supported by clearly explained real-world examples.
Written by authors who have contributed directly to the development of the field, the text will contain detailed case studies on companies such as Peugeot (a rule-breaking audio brand), Atlanta Convention and Tourism Body (an emerging audio brand), and Michelin (a global audio brand). Covering relevant issues such as the dominance of audio-enabled devices and the phenomenon of continuous partial attention, Audio Branding will show readers how audio branding extends to everything from the sounds made by an app, to music played in-store, to the noise a key makes when inserted into an ignition. Combined, all such elements allow a compelling audio language to develop and enhance brand identity.
Synopsis
Audio Branding is a concise, practical guide on the influential world of audio branding - what it is, why it's important, and how it can be used to enhance a brand. Consider the familiar tune of a branded ringtone, the bubbly sounds of Skype, and even the chosen sound bite for a branded car unlocking as the driver presses the key. How do these choices tie into a wider brand identity? Which emotions do they spark, and most importantly, how do these choices enhance brand association with the consumer?
Audio Branding delivers fascinating insights into this area of marketing, underpinned by practical step-by-step guidance and cutting-edge research to enhance brand loyalty through user experience. Written by authors who have contributed directly to the development of this field, the book contains an enlightening set of case studies, including companies such as Renault (a surprisingly emotional audio brand) Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (an warm, energetic audio brand), and Michelin (a globally coherent audio brand). Covering issues such as the dominance of audio-enabled devices and the phenomenon of continuous partial attention, Audio Branding demonstrates how brands can infuse sound into so many different aspects of their identity, building in a subtle longevity of brand presence through daily user experience.