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Stephen Arnold Music Summer 2026 project showcase featuring World Cup 2026 fan village sound design, Fox Sports anthem branding, and CNN broadcast music.

What’s new from The World Leader in Sonic Branding® – Summer 2026

Our team at SAM has been busy with some exciting projects this year – creating custom sports anthems, experiential sound, and sonic branding for World Cup and CNN’s The Fourth in America events. World Cup 2026 – 30 Rock Fan Village When it comes to sports, it doesn’t get any bigger than the World Cup. SAM partnered with Quince Imaging to deliver immersive sound design for an 850-foot projection on […]

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Silhouettes of a cheering concert crowd with raised hands illuminated by vibrant stage lights and falling confetti during a live event.

Moment Branding: Why Every Experience Needs a Signature Sound

We’re living in an experiential time where brands are increasingly defined by immersive interactions and real world experiences. More than ever before it’s about being in the moment – or often creating the moment – with your audience. From live events to fan experiences, activations, sponsorships, and more, brands are finding unique ways to engage through moment branding – and as always, sound plays a pivotal role. Key moments like […]

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CNN The Fourth in America Celebrating 250 graphic featuring gold typography against a patriotic blue background with red, white, and gold stars.

SAM Creates the Soundtrack for CNN’s Coverage of America’s 250th

When CNN set out to reimagine its Fourth of July coverage for the country’s 250th birthday, the network didn’t just need a new look. It needed a new sound. That’s where Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) came in, composing a full custom music package to underscore CNN’s multi-day Celebrating 250 broadcast events, working in step with an all-new graphics package to give the network’s biggest summer programming event a fresh identity. […]

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