News & Press

Tune up Your Station – Guitar Giveaway!

UPDATE: We have our winner! Watch the drawing here »

Whether it’s News, Image, or The Vault, we’ve got you covered.

It’s time to boost your station’s brand — and it’s time to win this amazing guitar and amp combo! To enter, simply check out our featured spots below and leave a comment on this post. It’s that easy!

This beautiful Ibanez AEWC400 is a sleek, modern acoustic-electric guitar designed for comfort and playability, featuring a slim, flamed maple body with an armrest contour, an asymmetric neck, and a striking high-gloss finish. To complete the package, we’re including a gig bag and a Fender Acoustasonic Guitar Amp to bring that rich, maple tone to life.

So, let’s win this baby! All you need to do is watch the spots, leave a comment below, and you’re automatically entered to win.


LOCAL BRANDING

Project Highlights

APEX – New!

News & Branding Package

THE VAULT

Production Music

SAM STUDIO

Tour our new offices!


Good luck and thanks for watching our featured work!
Drawing to be held online: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET.
Click here for complete rules and regulations »

  1. Shannon Reed says:

    KARK
    Great stuff!

  2. Charles Lin says:

    WIS
    I’m … Ron Burgandy? =)
    Exciting stuff, as expected from SAM!

  3. Steven Jones says:

    I really like The Vault – great mix of eclectic music

  4. Eric Hultz says:

    Impressive! You guys ALWAYS deliver.

  5. Kameron Robinson says:

    WRDW
    The This is Our KC song was great, it really helped build the energy for the end shot.

  6. Keith Kramer says:

    Thanks to Stephen Arnold Music’s variety, I can always find the music I need for any project.
    Keep up the good work.

  7. Tim says:

    CBS Detroit
    Enjoyable music! I especially like that first track on the Vault video. Here’s to a possible guitar in my future?

  8. Ronnie Minton says:

    WRCB Local 3
    Great work as always…. You ROCK! 🙂

  9. Noah Kozinko says:

    WBRZ Channel 2
    The custom stuff is pretty good, it sticks with you.

  10. John Fawcett says:

    WOWK TV
    Studio looks great

  11. Scott Larkin says:

    KPVI Television
    For local branding music, it’s tough to beat SAM!

  12. Chris Newman says:

    WXIN/WTTV - Indianapolis
    These are awesome!
    They showcase customization at a granular level for unique sonic branding for bigger project as well as assets from the vault for smaller, quicker turns.
    I also love the emphasis of human-made music.
    We’ve made use of both processes with fantastic results.
    Jealous of your studio. I wish we had pool tables!

  13. Caleb says:

    WTVY News4
    Now I have plenty of creative ideas for our station here at WTVY. Thank you! You all do incredible work.

  14. Aleece Way says:

    WNTZ
    As always top notch sound and production!

  15. Katrena Callahan says:

    Nexstar/WCBD
    WCBD/Nexstar

    Great work as always. And I LOVE the new studio!

  16. Casey Clark says:

    WJZY Queen City News
    I’m always honored to see you showcase our Queen City News theme. It makes me proud every time I hear it. You captured exactly what we were looking for!
    Thanks SAM

  17. Chris Golden says:

    WMBB
    This timed out perfectly! We’re launching APEX in May!

  18. Sheila Merck says:

    WHNS - Fox Carolina
    These spots are incredible! It’s great to see how different stations use the tracks. Plus, your studio looks AMAZING!

  19. Brian Correll says:

    WTVM
    Thank you!

  20. Rex Main says:

    WJBF-TV / Nexstar
    Love it! Nice work as always. And the new offices & studio look amazing!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Rex! If you are ever in the Dallas area – come on by!!

  21. Scott Thomas says:

    WINK News - Fort Myers, FL
    The studios look beautiful. Let me know if you need a triangle player.

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Scott! We have triangle covered – but we do need a cowbell player?

  22. Jake Conley says:

    WSAZ / Gray Media
    Love the sports music!

  23. Jameson Long says:

    KCRG-TV9 / Gray Media
    Love the work. Do you make custom music? I noticed some brand specific songs in the Local Branding video.

    Excited for the chance to win!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Jameson! Yes we do custom music – in fact, the majority of our projects are custom music and/or comprehensive sonic branding toolkits.

  24. Andy LaViola says:

    WTOC Gray Television
    The opening music for our lifestyle show “Morning Break” is perfect. We plan to update the open video but KEEP THE MUSIC!

  25. Hunter Boenau says:

    WMBF News / GRAY
    Always plenty of fantastic tracks to pick from, elevating commercials, promos, ect. Big fans!

  26. Terri Peck says:

    KPTV FOX12 / GRAY MEDIA
    Always great work! Thanks for the reminder too – I need to call you guys soon !

  27. Beau Batterson says:

    KWWL
    This qualifies as a comment, right?

  28. Jacque Murphy says:

    KALB-TV/Gray Media
    Rock On! We are loving the new NEWS music selections, can’t wait until our relaunch so our viewers can enjoy it.

  29. Robyn Keeney says:

    Gray Media
    Really enjoyed the selections on The Vault. In fact, I feel like I could have strummed along on my Ibanez AEWD400…oh, wait…

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Hey Robyn…that Ibanez would look right at home hanging over your shoulder! Thanks for your comment, and good luck!

  30. David Michael Billings says:

    Very strong tracks. The news branding is top level. I use your production tracks all the time. You never disappoint.

    • Noelle Daming Fowler says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks, Dave! Really appreciate the kind words. Good luck!!!

  31. Karen Vigurs-Stack says:

    WSPA-TV/Nexstar
    Your Production Music is simply the best…whether it be sports, franchise branding or news opens! Of course, I appreciate the personal service you give all your clients 🙂 Sweet new offices 🙂

  32. Tad Frank says:

    WALA - Gray
    Always enjoy listening to new material and evolution. Nice work

  33. Ben Riquelmy says:

    WDBJ7
    Wow! These are great!

  34. Aaron Scoby says:

    KWWL/KIMT & WREX
    Love it all! Highlights, APEX News & Branding Package, Music and the new Studio look like something Google is striving to be! Very nice presentation.

  35. James Bartone says:

    Nexstar Promo Hub
    Love the local branding tracks… can’t wait to use them in a promo!

  36. Tom Moses says:

    WVVA
    Your music is always on repeat for us. Hopeful for many more years. I appreciate all your great work.

    • Erik Halvorson says:

      WRIC-TV
      Y’all rock! Your incredible music library has made my promos sing. Keep bringing it!

    • Noelle Daming Fowler says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thank you, Tom! We appreciate you!

  37. Nick says:

    KTVH
    If I’m looking for something unique, I always check The Vault. I always find something in there that sets my ads apart.

  38. Cyle Dickens says:

    KWQC-TV6
    Apex sounds amazing! All the campaigns showcased are powerful as well. Thanks for all your work on our most recent image campaign.

  39. Joe Manzari says:

    KY3
    Loved the Chiefs hype reel! And I’m super jealous of the new office.

  40. cHRISTINA rULE says:

    WMUR
    Thanks for always delivering the the best of the best !

  41. Tim Haase says:

    No matter if it is for attention grabbing news promos, total brand identity, or the perfect touch to a local client’s 30 second spot, Stephen Arnold has the music that makes it that much better!

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Hey Tim, thanks for the nice comment…now go win that guitar package!

  42. Samantha Harvey says:

    KCBD NewsChannel11
    The sounds and the music always delievers and allows us to keep creative fresh!

  43. Jason Phillips says:

    ABC 36/Morris Multimedia
    What a great resource. Love he new additions!

  44. Molly Browning says:

    WSAZ NewsChannel 3
    Love Apex and wish we had the Vault. Your studio is beautiful.

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks, Molly. Next time you’re in Dallas…you know what to do!

  45. Jeremiah Reddick says:

    KDRV NewsWatch12
    Thanks for always delivering the good sounds.

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Hey Jeremiah…sounds good! (See what I did there?) Thanks for your nice comment!

  46. Houston Scott says:

    WTVM
    Just updated our station to the Ascend package, we’ve been really enjoying it! The amount of variations is really awesome.

  47. Matt Rafferty says:

    WJW
    The best music library I have ever worked with… and there have been many thru the decades!

  48. Brandon McElroy says:

    KAAL-TV
    Always love the new packages. Great sonic branding!

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Hey Brandon…long time no see! We’d sure like to send you that guitar!

  49. Caleb David Swortzel says:

    WHSV-TV3 Gray Media
    Great work as always!

  50. Jeff Poole says:

    KEYC-TV
    Tons of uses for a lot of this on our new Sports Network!! Very nice new offices, I may just stop in for a game of pool!!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Jeff! If you are ever in the Dallas area – come on by!!

  51. Bob St.Charles says:

    Tegna
    Nice work, as always, especially the Gray projects.

  52. Jeremy Moore says:

    WTWO
    It’s amazing what the right music can do. We’ve been using Stephen Arnold for as long as I can remember and have never been disappointed. Congrats on the new studio!!

  53. Josh Ward says:

    WTVA-TV
    Been with The Vault for some time now and will forever be a SAM customer as long as they’ll let me! Thanks for great work and very talented, friendly folks!

  54. Steve Thomas says:

    The music tied in brilliantly with the news/sports/information that I was seeing. That doesn’t happen by accident.

  55. David Shearer says:

    WTHI-TV
    Always impressive!

  56. Kathryn Davis says:

    WNYT
    As a producer, finding the right sound makes the commercial…thanks for providing me with lots of choices!

  57. Clint Stevenson says:

    I really like the music for the Atlanta Braves promo and the Mets versus Yankees promo! Your new studio looks amazing! Love the fountain, pool table and all of that space for recording!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Clint – the sports projects are always great fun! If you are ever in the Dallas area – come on by!!

  58. Jared Morrison says:

    WVVA
    Great as always

  59. Ryan Clucas says:

    WTAT
    Excellent music and customer support! The leader in branding for a reason!

    • Jesus Garcia says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thank you for your kind words, Ryan! Wishing you the best of luck!

  60. Aaron Rice says:

    There’s nothing better than the sound from Stephen Arnold…and working with their team is such an easy process. Simply the best, all the way around!!

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks, Aaron! We appreciate the support and hope you win!

    • Jesus Garcia says:

      Thank you, Aaron! It’s always a pleasure working with creative clients. Good luck!

  61. Tom says:

    KYOU
    Great mix videos. I like your sound and enjoy chatting with your reps. when they call.
    Thanks

  62. Shawn Dickerman says:

    WGEM
    Love the Apex sound, and thanks for the video tour!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Shawn! Hope all is well. If you are ever in the Dallas area – come on by!!

  63. Jesus Garcia says:

    Thanks Nick! Good luck

  64. Steven Roth says:

    Nexstar
    We are real pleased with the Ascend package for our news. And we loved that is has a very pronounced musical logo. The SA team worked close with us to personalize some of the elements for other franchises so the station all comes together in one branding voice.

    • Seth Randal says:

      KIFI Local News 8
      We recently moved to Ascend and also love it, particularly for the strong sonic logo,

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Steven! We love working with you and your team!!

  65. Nick Ruscitti says:

    KELO
    Local Branding music hits on all cylinders. Nice work!

  66. Shay Tracy says:

    KWTX-TV
    The custom songs for the events/stations are extremely cool!

  67. Sage Keith Kramer says:

    Nexstar
    All Hail The Vault!! Stephen Arnold’s secret stash of music.
    Going there now to search for a current project.
    Thanks for the variety.

  68. Chris Roebuck says:

    All this stuff looks great! And that guitar…

  69. Bart Christopher Cox says:

    KWKT Fox 44
    Nice Sam Studio

  70. Harley Wettemann says:

    Action News Now
    great new music love the vide of THE VAULT and Local Branding. Sam Studio is also very cool.

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Harley! If you are ever in the Dallas area – open invitation to come on by!!

  71. CJ says:

    If I win, I shall rock and/or roll.

  72. Benjie says:

    beautiful guitar!

    • Dave Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      You’re right, Benjie…it IS beautiful. And it would look even better sitting over your shoulder!

  73. Jeremy Zimmer says:

    WJW/WNBX
    I would like an entire tracklist of Noelle on the tambourine please (with music video)

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Jeremy – Noelle is out today. BUT – upon her return we’ll work on that request 🙂

  74. Jeremy Patey says:

    KCWY-TV
    If I win, can you get Paul McCartney to teach me how to play?

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Jeremy – Believe it or not, I ran into Paul McCartney years ago at Promax NYC. We went down the street to a small Irish bar – and there he was having a drink with someone. I stepped outside, and when I came back in – there he was in the same narrow entryway hallway walking my way. I had to say “Mr McCartney, I never do this – but you are standing right in front of me and I have to shake your hand and says thanks for all the great music”. He was very kind and did shake my hand!

  75. Chuck Lohf says:

    KSNW TV Wichita KS
    Really enjoyed The Vault and Sam Studio videos…. The Vault had some fresh, innovative sounds and the studio looks like a fun place to work in! Congrats.

    • Jesus Garcia says:

      Thanks, Chuck! If you are ever in Dallas, stop by the studio for a tour. Best of luck!

  76. Nick Jossendal says:

    KDVR
    Rock&Roll

  77. Stephanie Willey says:

    WMDT/Marquee Broadcasting Inc
    We enjoy working with Stephen Arnold Music Company. Great products and good customer service.

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thank you Stephanie! We love working with you and your team at WMDT!!

  78. james bates says:

    NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC
    Stephen Arnold Music has a great selection for all your production needs. The local Branding selections are the best.

  79. Joey Kinsley says:

    Lockwood Broadcast Group
    What a treat to see the SAM studio! Great company with a great product.

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Joey! If you are every in the Dallas/McKinney area – open invitation to come on by!!

  80. Steve Denari says:

    KATU
    Love the Vault!

  81. Charles Edmonds says:

    Nexstar Media Group Inc. WFXR-WWCW
    Another great collection. Blending the old with new.

  82. Bobby Schuyler says:

    Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
    Great stuff as always. The APEX pkg is niiiice

  83. Greg Yadon says:

    WAND-TV
    The Vault has many great tunes used for all aspects of our broadcast. Thanks for your creativity and supply.

  84. Gene Kirkconnell says:

    WKRG-TV
    SAM – Keep making great tunes!

  85. Paul Farmer says:

    KELOLAND Media Group KELO-TV
    Good stuff all around. Keep it going SAM!

  86. Wes Pollard says:

    WREG-TV
    Y’all make us sound good!

  87. Sean Dixon says:

    WJHG-TV
    More confirmation of the incredible work from SAM!

  88. Dixon Johnston says:

    Nexstar Creative Hub | DC
    Apex is strong enough to float that lead story

  89. Dixon Johnston says:

    Nexstar Creative Hub | DC
    Oooooh APEX!

  90. Aaron Lair says:

    KAKE
    Love real, human-produced music in this age of AI everything. Thank you for what you do!

  91. Ryan J McGaughey says:

    Nexstar Media Group
    Apex is dope!

  92. Kyle Brinkman says:

    Nexstar - WSPA
    Many fantastic Nexstar examples!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thx Kyle! We’ve loved working on those recent Nexstar projects!!

  93. Dan Coyle says:

    WEWS - E.W. Scripps
    Always great to hear S.A.M.’s diversity of work and see the visuals which accompany that work. Love the sports-oriented themes in particular. Great stuff as always!

    • M Chad Cook says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Thanks Dan! Good luck – I know the guitar will be in capable hands if you win!!

    • Dve Baumann says:

      Stephen Arnold Music
      Hey Dan, hope you’re doing well! Love your comment, and hope you win that package!

  94. Jenny Mulqueeney says:

    Local 3
    You all are always so helpful, much appreciated!

  95. Lily Barby says:

    KTTC-TV
    Always love the work you all produce on the local side. Audio branding is so important for local news and weather!

  96. Doug Clark says:

    Nexstar
    I never win anything but I still try. I guess there’s hope in there somewhere amongst all the cynicism.

    Anyway, have a great day!