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Sonic Branding: The Most Underused Asset In Marketing

Got a brand, but maybe you’re not using audio as strategically as you could be? You’re not alone. When it comes to marketing, sound is one of the most powerful and yet, least utilized brand assets available. Some studies even suggest it can increase brand awareness by nearly 200%. But don’t just take our word for it. In his latest Forbes article, Villanova University Professor of Marketing and Forbes Senior […]

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Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Branding and Custom Music for Al Arabiya’s Global Rebrand

Dallas-based sonic branding agency delivers complete sonic identity — including network idents, programming themes, promos and customizable sonic toolkit — in support of the global news network’s comprehensive rebrand. DALLAS— Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) has created new sonic branding and custom music for Al Arabiya, the 24-hour television news channel based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The network is accessible worldwide through cable, satellite, IPTV providers, live website streaming, and mobile […]

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Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Brand Identity for TMRW Sports

DALLAS— Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, announces the creation of a bold new sonic identity for TMRW Sports. At the heart of the new sonic brand is a distinctive four-note mnemonic designed to accompany a newly animated TMRW Sports logo across broadcast, live events, streaming and digital media. The mnemonic serves as the company’s audio signature, reinforcing its presence and partnerships—including its work with the […]

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Good Commercial Music Targets Emotions – AI Music Is Bad at That

In her article ChatGPT Needs More Cowbell (Source: The Atlantic) – Nancy Walecki describes the history of jingles and the influence that human creativity has on emotional response. The piece centers on the idea that great commercial music – the kind that gets stuck in our heads – is built on crafting catchy, pop-like mnemonics, but also a willingness to take musical risks, which humans are more prone to do […]

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Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) Creates New Orleans Style Sonic Branding for Gray Media’s Pelicans Broadcasts

DALLAS—October 29, 2025— Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) has created sonic branding and custom music for Gray Media’s slate of New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball broadcasts. The music package builds upon SAM’s previous collaboration with Gray Media for its sports programming, including Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball coverage, extending Gray Media’s cohesive sports identity while capturing the unmistakable spirit and sound of New Orleans. The three-minute theme was recorded live in […]

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Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Branding for Sports Programming on Gray Media

DALLAS—March 10, 2025— Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) created sonic branding and custom music for Gray Media’s newly launched slate of Atlanta Braves baseball games. The package includes an original score, featuring all live orchestration, providing Gray Media with a strong and distinct sonic identity as a sports broadcaster and distribution partner. The three-minute theme has a modular structure that makes it easily adaptable to a range of programming and marketing […]

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SAM Wins 6x MUSE Creative Awards!

Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), The World Leader in Sonic Branding®, has been recognized for six awards at the 2024 MUSE Creative Awards in the categories of Audio, Experiential & Immersive, and Video. The MUSE Creative Awards is a prestigious international advertising awards platform, celebrating excellence and innovation for creative design, advertising, and digital media. The 2024 program attracted numerous high-profile creative agencies and brands vying for coveted recognition. Stephen Arnold […]

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Music for Brands: Why it’s better to create your own sonic identity

Amidst licensing and royalty battles over popular music, brands can more efficiently reach audiences by taking control of their sonic image. A dispute over royalties between music publishers and social media platforms is currently making headlines worldwide. Songs by some of the best loved artists are being scrubbed from social platforms because licensing agreements for their music were not renewed. Thousands of popular videos are being pulled down or put […]

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Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) Creates the Immersive Cyberpunk Sound of ATL 2023

DALLAS—February 26, 2024— Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), The World Leader In Sonic Branding®, recently joined Attractions Technology Lab (ATL) for an immersive dive into the latest innovations in themed entertainment. SAM was one of nearly two dozen creative, design and engineering agencies who together created an immersive cyberpunk world—including a full-scale dark ride—at the annual event, offering a glimpse into the future of rides and attractions. ATL is a week-long, […]

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