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Interview with Tal Florentin, Founder & CEO of Summurai – Part 1

March 3, 2021 by Jodi Krangle

In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tal Florentin. He’s in the UX space and has spent the last decade working to enhance UX using audio in the Israeli market. He’s done some monumental things in the UX world, including creating the Israeli UX certification program. After realizing that audio is the future and bound to be bigger than video, he founded Summurai which allows companies to create audio branded channels for a variety of different reasons. You’ll find some great information about how to elevate your business with audio in this interview!

We discuss:

  • What life looks like for Tal in Israel with COVID
  • Our hopeful look at the future without COVID
  • Tal’s background in software engineering which led him to design
  • The big things that popped up for Tal when he was working in design and doing research
  • The mass amount of content that is now available and how to even start consuming it all
  • Tal’s lean toward audio to enhance and make for a better customer experience
  • Optimizing our time and what we’re doing each activity
  • Using audio to fill badly used time
  • The difference between where video is going from here and where audio is going
  • Working with companies to figure out how they want to use audio
  • The uncharted territory of audio
  • When first starting Summurai, trying to eliminate the human element
  • Creating shorter pieces of audio- under 3 minutes
  • Where the name Summurai came from
  • Tal’s process for creating audio
  • Some of the different things they’ve tried in Summurai
  • Trying to make things sound conversational and when that’s not actually the goal
  • Taking written content and creating audio content from that
  • Tal’s experience working with LG and creating audio versions of training kits
  • Pulling in story telling to the different audio pieces
  • Moving ourselves away from technology with audio
  • The benefits to moving away from technology

 

If you want to find out more about Tal or Summurai, you can visit:

Website: www.summurai.com 

Downloadable PDF: www.summurai.com/ebook

Audio version of the PDF: http://summur.ai/dTEDG

 

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 Tagged With: audio content, audio design, company identity, COVID, creating audio, LG, Summurai, technology, video versus audio, writing versus audio

Interview with Hamburg/Berlin Based Sound Agency, WESOUND – Dr. Cornelius Ringe & Lars Ohlendorf – Part 2

January 27, 2021 by Jodi Krangle

This is the second part of my interview with Dr. Cornelius Ringe and Lars Ohlendorf. The first half of this conversation was so enlightening, especially hearing about how sound and audio branding looks in different parts of the world and the history of audio branding. In this part, we really dive into more about where audio branding came from and where it’s going!

In this second part, we discuss:

  • The best money saving tips for audio branding
  • Giving yourself time to let your own DIY attempts sink in before starting over
  • Making decisions based on your business model
  • Where audio branding is going from here
  • Podcasting’s role in audio branding
  • The requirements for different brands when it comes to audio branding
  • How Netflix’s sound logo has become synonymous with the pandemic
  • How jingles have moved to sound logos
  • Technology’s role moving into the need for more sound logos
  • Design as a function
  • The change of the approach to music in ads and filling emptiness
  • What WESOUND does
  • What ISA does
  • The criteria for awards within ISA 
  • The evolution of the ISA awards 
  • The impact of the different projects submitted for the ISA awards
  • The relationship between sound and the physical product it represents

 

If you would like to find out more information, you can do so here:

www.wesound.de

And you can find out more information about the Audio Branding Academy and their awards here: https://www.international-sound-awards.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 download – 5 Tips For Implementing An Intentional Audio Strategy at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

Filed Under: Audio Branding Tagged With: advertising, audio branding, branding, business model, ISA, jingles, pandemic, podcasting, sound, sound design, sound logo, technology, WESOUND

Interview With Producer And Voice Director, Jeff Howell – Part 1

August 5, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Jeff Howell launched his voiceover industry career as an agent at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence then crossed over to the creative side as a casting director / radio producer at Bert Berdis and Company. Later, he was hired as the VP of Production at World Wide Wadio. He has produced radio commercials and network radio TV promos, served as a post-production supervisor and director, directed narration, and more. He now runs his own company producing and directing all things voiceover. He teaches voiceover acting at schools, facilitates workshops, and does private coaching for voiceover talent.

In part one of my conversation with Jeff, we spoke about how he got started in the industry, as well as:

  • How things are going for him in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdowns (during which time we recorded this episode)
  • Why Jeff shifted from theater to television, radio, and film while in school
  • What roles Jeff had in voiceover at Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence
  • Why Jeff decided to change jobs in order to work as a casting director at Bert Berdis and Company
  • Working for World Wide Wadio
  • How Jeff started his own company
  • Casting talent to do dubbing work for Netflix
  • What Jeff loves about interacting with voiceover talent
  • The trends and transitions Jeff has seen throughout his years in the industry
  • Why now is a wonderful time for actors to get into voiceover
  • The increasing amount of diversity in voiceover talent
  • How Jeff finds talent for voiceover jobs and supports them during auditions and reads
  • The negative side of the advancements in technology for voiceover
  • The benefits that technology is providing during the COVID-19 restrictions

You can find more information on Jeff Howel at his website http://www.jeffhowellvo.com, or you can email him at jeff@jeffhowellvo.com to connect.

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: Voice Casting, Voice Directing, Voiceovers Tagged With: Abrams-Rubaloff and Lawrence, Bert Berdis and Company, casting director, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dubbing, Netflix, radio commercials, radio producer, technology, TV promos, World Wide Wadio

Interview With Multimedia Storyteller, Brandee Sanders – Part 2

June 3, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Here’s the second part of my wild ride of an interview with Multimedia Storyteller, Brandee Sanders. We talked about her journey as a woman in tech and what other women in tech must consider when advancing in the field.

We also discussed:

  • How Brandee recognizes the challenges of being a woman in tech but doesn’t get consumed by them
  • The importance of women supporting other women
  • Keeping the door held open for the person behind you
  • How rising to the top can sometimes hurt individuals and those around them
  • How women have to work twice as hard to prove themselves
  • How important mentorship is and how undervalued it is
  • More about why Brandee decided to step behind the cameras and what it has allowed her to do
  • Mansplaining, bro business, and nepotism (don’t worry, that part stays pretty tame)
  • The importance of literacy in choosing the right person for any given job
  • Microcosms and echo chambers
  • How Brandee maintains the mentality of a lifelong learner, especially in a position of leadership
  • Brandee’s journey as a mom and her compassion for other moms
  • The two podcasts she’s working on
  • Brandee’s journey going from “white trash to white collar” (her words, not mine 😉)

Find out more about Brandee on social media:

  • LinkedIn: Brandee Sanders https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandeesanders/
  • Twitter: @PlanetBrandy https://twitter.com/PlanetBrandee
  • Her website 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: Business, Technology Tagged With: leadership, lifelong learning, lifelong student, mentoring, mentors, mentorship, moms, podcast, podcasts, tech, technology, women in tech

Interview with Global Brand Strategist, Edward Farley – Part 1

April 29, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

Edward Farley has quite a history in marketing with over 25 years of experience in global marketing, brand management, creative development, and sports and entertainment marketing. He has degrees from Michigan State, Harvard Business School, and Northwestern University and has lectured on global brand management and marketing at multiple universities. Currently, Ed is working on business development for a few different agencies and is working with a product incubator accelerator that is engaged in new products in the clean technology space.

In the first part of my conversation with Ed, we discussed how he became interested in branding and marketing, as well as: 

  • How marketing today is much different than it used to be
  • How technology and the consumer experience have evolved
  • Ed’s work with a variety of industries, including beer companies, healthcare insurance, nonprofits, and financial services
  • How principles of developing a great brand strategy are fairly universal across industries
  • How Intel became one of the earliest audio branding success stories 
  • How audio branding serves as a way to drive recognition and trust
  • Ed’s work helping Humana with a complete brand repositioning
  • The importance of tone of voice and personality coming through a company’s music/audible experience
  • How companies can use audio to become more approachable, friendly, and helpful—or however they want their consumers to perceive them to be
  • Bringing an emotional vibe to a brand
  • How an Arby’s commercial can leave you feeling satisfied (even before eating their food!)
  • What exactly Ed means when he talks about a brand’s DNA
  • The best time for a company to think about audio in their marketing strategy
  • The architecture of a brand strategy and how it applies across a variety of consumers
  • How Alexa, artificial intelligence, and Amazon Polly are revolutionizing the brand experience

If you’d like to learn more about Ed and his work, the best place to connect with him is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-farley-a08a839/ .

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, Marketing Tagged With: advertising, artificial intelligence, audio branding, brand DNA, brand strategy, marketing, technology

Interview with Brainwave Entrainment Expert, Morry Zelcovitch – Part 2

March 4, 2020 by Jodi Krangle

In the second part of my interview with Morry Zelcovitch, we got a bit more philosophical.  His work and research has led him to some very insightful observations about how he now deals with things in a healthier (brain chemistry-wise) manner – and how he might be able to help others do the same. So we started with a bit of science about how we hear things, the filter all sound goes through before we interpret it, and how this kind of research can help people dealing with PTSD, OCD and other issues.

It’s another very interesting discussion and I think you’ll enjoy the hopeful nature of it.

To recap, in this second part of our interview, we discussed:

  • How vibration is interpreted into sound in our brains in a very subjective way
  • How you get a cleaner, better effect with high quality headphones
  • What he’s working on now
  • Testing the audio to help people with PTSD, OCD, etc.
  • How the brain prefers things that are “uninterrupted”.
  • How life has become a very different experience for him
  • How different his life is now
  • How his work has made him feel like a super hero
  • The evolution of discovery
  • Designing products around the end user – and how everyone’s experiences will be different
  • How attitude changes everything

You can find out more about Morry’s approach to “brainwave entrainment” at www.themorrymethod.com .

His more professionally oriented website is at www.activemindsglobal.com .

And his newest product is at www.quantummindmethod.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!

Filed Under: Inspiration, Music, Productivity, Technology Tagged With: binauaral beats, brainwave entrainment, healing, inspiration, mental health, overcoming addiction, overcoming depression, sound, technology

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