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Interview with Sonic Branding Strategist & CEO of Pirate Group Inc., Tom Eymundson – Part 1

May 5, 2021 by Jodi Krangle

Tom Eymundson is a sonic branding strategist and a partner, CEO and driving force behind the ongoing evolution of Pirate Group Inc. In this first part of our discussion, we break down Tom’s three step process for serving his clients and discuss some of the background that led him to create sonic brands for a wide variety of companies.  He’s super knowledgeable and I can’t wait for you to hear his perspective on the importance of having a strategic sonic brand.  You can find Pirate at www.piratetoronto.com.

We discuss:

  • How he’s currently doing in this COVID world
  • The difference between audio branding and sonic branding
  • Tom’s definition of sonic branding
  • Tom’s background that led to ending up as the head of Pirate Group Inc.
  • Earworms and their impact on Tom’s decision to go into sonic branding
  • The sonic branding of James Bond
  • The change in creating music for audio branding from orchestras to now Tom being the trackmaster
  • The “magic” of adding music to a commercial and how it completely changes people’s reactions 
  • The story of the closing of Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
  • How layering music with storytelling and the visual component leads to an emotional connection
  • The evolution into his current process when creating sonic logos
  • Breaking down why some sonic identities stick and others don’t
  • The need to dig deep and figure out the brand identity before being able to create a new sonic logo
  • Sonic logos are meant to draw brand recall
  • The goal of creating an emotional reaction to the sonic branding
  • The sonic branding methodology should lead to truly understanding the background of the sound
  • When to recreate an audio brand or just refresh it
  • The process of diving deep into determining the audio branding
  • The similarities between creating a visual logo and a sonic logo
  • What Tom’s company does if someone says they don’t like what’s been created!

If you want to find more information about Pirate Group Inc, you can find them:

On their website: www.piratetoronto.com

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piratetoronto

On Instagram: www.instagram.com/pirate_toronto

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pirate-radio-&-television/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/piratetoronto

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider giving this podcast an honest review? You can do that here: https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding.  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Filed Under: Audio Branding Tagged With: audio branding, brand identity, brand recall, emotional connection, Pirate Group Inc., sonic branding, sonic logo, storytelling, trackmaster

Listening On The Go

March 17, 2021 by Jodi Krangle

How are you listening to this podcast right now? Maybe you’re sitting at your computer or hearing it on a smart speaker, which probably means that you’re listening with one app while keeping busy with a few other things. You might also be using a tablet or an MP3 player, which lets you stay on the move while you’re hearing the show. But what’s really become popular over the past few years is listening on your phone. Just this past month, almost 24 million podcast listeners used their smartphones, compared to 17 million for everything else put together. One thing all these choices have in common is that they let you keep busy while you’re listening. And in today’s fast-paced world, digital audio, particularly podcasts and audiobooks, is becoming a cornerstone of our daily lives.

Multitasking isn’t always a good thing. We might feel like we’re being more productive when we multitask, but over the years studies have shown that we really do better when we’re focusing on just one task at a time. If you’re curious to find out just how well you multitask, here’s a link to a short test:

At the same time, audio does have some advantages of its own. Our brains are finely tuned to listening to each other, to hearing a speaker’s tone and pace, their inflections and the mood they’re expressing beneath their words. Reading is still a pretty new trick when it comes to our brains, which means written words might not connect as quickly or deeply as hearing them spoken aloud. And while reading lets us consider the words more carefully and go back over them more easily, digital audio leaves us free to keep working, to go running or driving, to live our lives while we’re listening.

Just recently I had Summurai founder Tal Florentin on the show, and his company is at the forefront of this digital audio revolution. Summurai is a content management service that takes written articles and condenses them into short audio snippets for people on the go. Here’s a link to a video with more information:

Even so, digital audio doesn’t leave much room for distraction. If you’re listening to a podcast on your way to work, that means you’re probably not listening to anything else right at that moment. This can make audio branding and advertising much more effective than other forms of online marketing; nearly 70% of podcast listeners report that podcast ads made them aware of new products and services. And that audience is quickly growing in the US: more than a hundred million Americans now listen to at least one podcast a month.

Audiobooks are also becoming more popular, with one in five Americans having listened to one within the past year. While the first vinyl book recordings were made in 1932, and the first books on tape released in 1975, the industry’s grown in ways that could hardly have been imagined back then. George Saunders’ 2017 novel Lincoln in the Bardo, for instance, has been adapted into an audiobook with a cast of 166 Hollywood actors, and last year an Audible adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman featured its own all-star cast. Audio dramas have also experienced a revival over the past few years, with authors penning exclusive works meant to be heard instead of read.

While the freedom to listen and multitask all at once might be a selling point for audio content, sound can create a more powerful connection than just one of convenience. The act of learning something new triggers the reward center in our brains, much the same way as eating our favorite food or winning a game. And storytelling isn’t just part of our history, it’s how most of us learned to read: we grew up listening to our parents and teachers read to us. Audio content can combine both these things together, teaching us new things in a way that connects with our deepest experiences.

Printed books and traditional radio certainly aren’t going away anytime soon, but digital audio has become the fastest growing sector in the publishing industry. Twenty million people started to listen to podcasts for the first time last year, and that number’s only going to keep growing. And as more and more people find themselves listening on the go, the opportunities to reach out to and engage with that emerging audience will keep growing with it.

Would you consider giving this podcast an honest review? You can do that here: https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding.  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Filed Under: Audio Branding Tagged With: audio books, audio drama, digital audio, human voice, multitasking, podcasts, productivity, public speaking, smartphones, storytelling, Summurai, Tal Florentin

Interview with Public Speaker, Educator & Author, Robert Kennedy III – Part 2

October 7, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

In this second part of my interview with Robert Kennedy III, we continue our conversation about communication and how it plays into the realm of public speaking. There are so many good tidbits that are applicable to anyone who needs to use communication as part of their lives!

Tune in to hear Robert and I talk about:

  • Determining what other people need from you
  • How asking “what’s going on in your world?” helps to know what’s drive people
  • Listening as the flip side of communication
  • Exploring your own curiosity 
  • Power zones and how the time of day determines how well you communicate
  • What Robert teaches his students to avoid
  • Technology apps to use to help you become more effective with your communication 
  • Breaking down speeches into patterns
  • Comparing speech patterns to piano patterns 
  • The importance of storytelling framework
  • The wave pattern of public speaking 
  • How public speaking is either successful or not 
  • The need for connection throughout your speech 
  • Determining the purpose of your speech
  • Robert’s upcoming virtual conference
  • The updated version of Robert’s book

If you want to get in contact with Robert, you can find him at www.RobertKennedy3.com or www.SpeakWriteNow.com. He can also be found on social media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/storytellersgrowthlab or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkennedy3/. You can join the Story Tellers Growth Lab here: http://storytellersgrowthlab.com/. Here is the information for Robert’s book: 28 Days To A New Me: A Journey Of Commitment (2nd Edition) – https://amzn.to/3gutenk 

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Filed Under: Inspiration, Public Speaking, Voiceovers & Public Speaking Tagged With: communicating with people, otter.oi, power zone, public speaking, purpose of speech, speech, storytelling, vocal mistakes

Interview with Podcast Producer & Storyteller, Elaine Appleton Grant- Part 1

August 19, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Elaine Appleton Grant is a writer, podcast producer, and public speaker. She co-founded Podcast Allies, LLC- a podcast consultancy and production studio out of Colorado. She has hosted programs in both Boston and Colorado on WBUR in Boston and Colorado Public Radio and appeared on National Public Radio. She currently produces two podcasts- Business Wars Daily and One More Shot. If you’re interested in the world of podcasting, this interview is for you!

In the first part of the interview, we discuss:

  • How she got into podcast production
  • Elaine’s take on whether or not now is the right time to start a podcast
  • The part podcasts can play in communicating with your audience
  • My reasoning for recording my podcasts ahead of time and Elaine’s take
  • How the Corona Virus has affected the way Elaine has had to shift her own podcast
  • The importance of quality in any audio you put out there
  • Finding the why of creating and promoting your podcast and Elaine’s take on what makes a good podcast
  • Elaine’s planning process and what you need before you launch your podcast
  • What’s involved with interviewing guests on your podcast 

To find out more about Elaine Appleton Grant, you can find her most easily on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/appletongrant/). If you’re interested in her services, you can find out more information at www.podcastallies.com. She also has a Kickstart your podcast worksheet that you can find here: www.podcastallies.com/audiobranding 

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Filed Under: Audio Branding, Audio Production, Podcasting Tagged With: audio branding, audio quality, Coronavirus, podcast production, podcasting, storytelling

Interview with Multimedia Storyteller, Brandee Sanders – Part 1

May 27, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Brandee Sanders is an award-winning digital leader, tech strategist, multimedia storyteller, and data translator. She develops and accelerates her clients’ vision by working at the intersection of data, commerce, content, and creative. She’s worked with a dynamic variety of companies, including Silicon Valley startups, Emmy Award Winning studios, and more. She’s been featured in The New York Times, Condé Nast, New York Fashion Week, Etsy, TV Network, and Inc. Magazine. Currently, she’s Director of Marketing Operations at Appetize Technologies, Inc. and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Data Science and Analytics.

In the first part of our riveting conversation (seriously, buckle up, folks!), we discuss what exactly Brandee means when she calls herself a multimedia storyteller and how she got into her line of work, as well as:

  • Her background in the arts, including film, musical theater, and ballet and why she decided to move behind the camera
  • Creating her own eCommerce business
  • How she became successful, as she put it, “in spite of my ignorance”
  • The three careers most people have
  • How she began working in both storytelling as well as statistical quantitative data analysis in technology, operations, and marketing 
  • Being featured in a LinkedIn case study
  • What factors must be considered when piloting new ideas
  • How you can’t have innovation without failure
  • The importance of companies/brands putting themselves in the consumers’ position to consider how they may be perceiving things
  • How brand building and sales activation come together in advertising
  • How purchase intent can grow as much as 146% between pre- and post-exposure of sonic logos and music
  • How early adoption of an idea pays off in the long run
  • How critical sonic branding is as part of a marketing strategy
  • How data can protect the valuable work people do

To learn more about Brandee, you can find her on social media: 

  • LinkedIn: Brandee Sanders https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandeesanders/
  • Twitter: @PlanetBrandy https://twitter.com/PlanetBrandee
  • Her website www.brandeesanders.com

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE Audio Branding Worksheet?

Filed Under: Advertising, Branding Tagged With: advertising, brand building, branding, data, innovation, marketing, multimedia, sonic branding, statistical quantitative data analysis, storytelling, tech, the arts

Interview With Storyteller, Dave Bricker – Part 2

March 18, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Here’s the second part of my interview with storyteller Dave Bricker. We talked about the four elements of a story, the difference between anecdotes and stories, and how to add value to people’s lives through storytelling.

In our conversation, we also covered:

  • Whether people are hardwired to want to hear depressing stories or happy stories
  • The difference between happy endings and transformation and how that affects how stories connect with people
  • A much more effective alternative to scare tactics in advertising
  • Why children love reading storybooks over and over…and over…and over…
  • Where most advertising falls short and how to improve
  • How the most powerful stories speak to our innate drive to seek safety and survival
  • How authentic conflict brings depth to a story
  • How, in advertising, money must serve not as an outcome, but rather as a tool
  • Using audio to prime an audience
  • Different types of coaches and which audiences they’re best suited for

You can find more information on Dave on his website at www.storysailing.com or on any of his social media channels: 

  • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbricker/
  • Twitter https://twitter.com/daveBricker
  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DaveBrickerSpeaker/

This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/).

Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast?  If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453  And if you like what you hear (and read!) – please do share it with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks so much!

And if you’re interested in crafting an audio brand for your business, why not check out my FREE Audio Branding Worksheet?

Filed Under: Audio Branding, Inspiration, Marketing, Music, Travel Tagged With: advertising, improvisation, inspiration, marketing, music, speaking, storytelling, transformation

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