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99% Invisible

The Sizzle

Jan 14, 2015
13:04
Snipd AI
This podcast explores the rare use of sound trademarks, featuring examples like NBC's chimes and MGM's roaring lion. It discusses the impact of sound on branding and marketing, using Chili's sizzling fajitas as an example. It also explores the role of sound in car design, focusing on the challenges of creating the desired sound for cars like the Mustang. The podcast highlights the consequences of neglecting sound in branding, as seen with Frito-Lay's Sun Chips bag. It concludes by discussing the rarity of trademarked sounds and the idea of incorporating sounds into tombstones.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sound can shape brand perception and attract customers, as exemplified by Chili's sizzling fajitas.
  • Sound plays a crucial role in product design and can greatly contribute to a brand's identity, as seen with Apple's iconic startup sound.

Deep dives

The Power of Sound in Branding

Joel Beckerman and Tyler Gray discuss the importance of sound in branding. They use the example of Chili's sizzling fajitas to illustrate how the sound of sizzling can attract customers and increase sales. They emphasize that companies should pay more attention to sound and consider it as a crucial element in shaping brand perception.

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