Sound in Marketing

Sound in Marketing

In the race for brand attention, sound on purpose makes all the difference. Hosted by Dreamr Productions' Head of Audio, Jeanna Isham, Sound In Marketing is a narrative deep dive into sonic branding, audio strategy, and sensory marketing. Each episode breaks down how sound shapes consumer behavior, builds brand loyalty, and drives business results. Hit play and let’s make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand. Let’s Subscribe to the Sound In Marketing monthly newsletter today. http://eepurl.com/gDxl6b

Episodes

September 15, 2026 • 7 mins

Chili’s sizzle sauce makes us salivate. They may not have invented the “sound of sizzling”, but they perfected the art of Sizzle FOMO.

Read the original story here on Medium.

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Chili’s sizzle sauce makes us salivate. They may not have invented the “sound of sizzling”, but they perfected the art of Sizzle FOMO.

Full episode....coming soon.

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August 11, 2026 • 5 mins

SunChips created a 100% compostable bag, which is great! The problem lay in a bag design blunder that cost in terms of user experience.

Not my first crinkle story on SunChips- check out the World's Loudest Chips Bag episode here.

Read the original article here: https://dreamrproductions.com/sunchips-bag/

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August 8, 2026 • 44 secs

SunChips created a 100% compostable bag, which is great! The problem lay in a bag design blunder that cost in terms of user experience.

Full episode...coming soon.

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July 14, 2026 • 8 mins

What do tacos, church bells, and spanish speaking Chihuahua’s have to do with each other? Everything! Let’s crunch down on this gordita of a story.

Read the original article here:

https://medium.com/better-marketing/the-taco-bell-bong-a6a7f779d01b?sk=f6ca8df225acdfd0b1b808e116f5ecf3 

Dreamr Productions is a creative sound agency specializing in finding new and unique ways for brands to explore their sonic identity ...

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July 11, 2026 • 33 secs

What do tacos, church bells, and spanish speaking Chihuahua’s have to do with each other? Everything! Let’s crunch down on this gordita of a story.

Read the original article here:

https://medium.com/better-marketing/the-taco-bell-bong-a6a7f779d01b?sk=f6ca8df225acdfd0b1b808e116f5ecf3 

Dreamr Productions is a creative sound agency specializing in finding new and unique ways for brands to explore their sonic identity ...

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June 16, 2026 • 6 mins

Imagine falling asleep to the sound of frying chicken. KFC and sleep-tech company Hatch have partnered to create a “sleep better” playlist inspired by the 'finger lickin’ good' sizzle of cooking chicken…. or is that just rain?

Thank you to Artlist for your wide variety of SFX and lovely background music. 

Read the original article here:

https://dreamrproductions.com/kentucky-fried-chicken-rain/

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June 15, 2026 • 23 secs

Imagine falling asleep to the sound of frying chicken. KFC and sleep-tech company Hatch have partnered to create a “sleep better” playlist inspired by the 'finger lickin’ good' sizzle of cooking chicken…. or is that just rain?

Kentucky Fried Chicken Rain episode coming soon.

Read the original article here:

https://dreamrproductions.com/kentucky-fried-chicken-rain/

Dreamr Productions is a full-service creati...

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June 2, 2026 • 1 min

From Sizzling Fajitas to the crackling of cooking Chicken, sound in the food industry plays a big part in why we choose a restaurant or a product over another. The companies that listen- win. Those that ignore…well that’s simply not an option.

Season 9 of the Sound In Marketing podcast. Sounds Worthy: The Yummy Edition- coming soon to a podcast player near you.

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King Radio was forged from silence. Prince Podcasting and all the other Regents that follow came into power because of what the original ruler established. To fully understand the future of the sound industry, we must reexamine the history of the landscape and the King’s 6 courtly laws he first established. Because through Radio’s first design, we can discover the future of this vast kingdom.

Ad Infinitum hired me to pr...

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Radio IDs, something few of us (me included) think of but have all experienced and cherished. They are those fun zingers, prompting a new radio show or DJ. They change for the holidays and for topical reference. They are the sounds of our past, present, and future, and the focus of this episode.

Twenty Thousand Hertz hired me to produce an episode on Radio IDs and now I’m sharing its ENCORE. Thank you to Twenty Thousand Hertz...

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September 9, 2025 • 59 mins

This is an encore episode of Ad Infinitum’s Season 2 Finale that I produced. Big thanks to Oxford Road’s Executive Creative Director and Ad Infinitum’s host, Stew Redwine, for asking me to write about something that I love. 

The State of Sonic Branding is like the Princess Bride of podcast episodes; it’s got everything! Giant companies, inconceivable innovations, sound storming the Depot, rogue engineer...

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August 12, 2025 • 20 mins

What if the signature sound for a sleek Scandinavian EV was inspired by a cat’s purr? Vinn hit the gas on that idea, while General Motors shifted into a full sound and driving ecosystem of experience. Which sound story will drive more vehicles off the lot?

Here are some links to episodes referenced or expanded upon within the episode.

  1. The State of Sonic Branding- We explore sonic branding's e...
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May 28, 2025 • 14 mins

[Encore Episode] Left Coast Airlines. LCA wanted a podcast to advertise to both new and existing customers. Dreamr Productions went a step further creating an unending universe of branded sound possibilities. 

This episode was the first of many fake company episodes that demonstrated real sound in marketing solutions. From the brain of Jeanna to your ears- enjoy.

Dreamr Productions creates, consults and educates on the power o...

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April 29, 2025 • 16 mins

POS sounds; what are we trying to say about our brand experience as our customers are literally checking out?

If the last thing a customer hears is an annoying beep, what does that say about the brand experience? In this episode, I challenge brands to explore the overlooked world of POS sounds. An on-brand transaction tone doesn’t just signal the end of a sale- it shapes future customer loyalty and long-term spending.

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March 25, 2025 • 14 mins

Before Purses By Moms could expand, it needed to boost brand recognition and inspire more ambassadors. DreamrProductions created a strategic music playlist and carefully curated copy to make the mission and message unforgettable.

Thank you again to Artlist.io for being such a great musical and sound effects resource. 

Follow the link to Spotify to hear the COMPLETE Purses By Moms Ultimate Playlist collection. https://open.spot...

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February 25, 2025 • 6 mins

Here’s a sneak peek of season eight of the Sound In Marketing Podcast. Sonic Branding: Case Studies, Context, and Clarity. 

In the meantime, check out these past episodes that we’ll be circling back to very soon. 

Time to study up and buckle down. Season eight is gonna be fun!

The Sound of General Motors 

Part One https://pod.link/1467112373/episode/c1638e490fbe451c155f9be6e5f59e59 

Part Two https:...

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January 21, 2025 • 17 mins

Season Seven of the Sound In Marketing podcast is a wrap. Season Eight won’t be far behind. Check out some of season seven’s highlights and catch a sneak peek of what’s to come. 

Episodes referenced in order:

Left Coast Airlines 

Insurance Jingles...Why? 

What Is Sonic Branding With Examples 

The World's Loudest Chips Bag 

Vegas Needs a Sound Strategy 

From strategic soundscapes and p...

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August 27, 2024 • 12 mins

What if Vegas used sound to invite rather than disorient? Would a sound strategy even make a difference?

You can find my original article here. To listen to some musical inspiration referenced within the episode, check out my Spotify playlist. 

Thank you to Artlist for your wide variety of SFX and lovely background music. Thank you also to Vegas for being the noisy inspiration for this rabbit hole of a thought. 

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July 30, 2024 • 9 mins

Saving the planet is a good thing, but sometimes bag design blunders can cost you greatly. SunChips made a completely compostable chip bag. But it was loud...too loud.

You can find the original article the episode inspired here.

Thank you to Artlist for your wide variety of SFX and lovely background music. Thank you also to Sun Chips who made this sound study so interesting.

As promised, here are some links referenced in the episod...

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