The Merrell sonic identity invites all ages to enjoy nature, balancing adventurous energy with inclusivity. A mix of footsteps, natural percussion, and bird songs reflects a communal outdoor experience, enhancing brand connection across platforms.
Category: Sonic Branding
Interac Sound Shopping
Interac’s mindful ‘Sound Shopping’ track promotes thoughtful spending, contrasting typical retail music. Tested with success, it led to significant reductions in spending among young consumers, showcasing a strategic shift in retail sound use.
Dakar
The Dakar Rally is an extreme off-road race testing endurance, navigation, and resilience across unforgiving deserts, where machines and humans push limits, blending danger and the thrill of exploration. The Dakar sonic identity embodies this epic adventure, using intense brass and mechanical sounds. This high-energy soundscape enhances digital and live event coverage, connecting audiences with the race’s prestige.
ENGIE
The Engie sonic identity reflects collective energy transition, featuring rhythmic progressions with organic and electronic sounds. It adapts to various touchpoints, reinforcing Engie’s proactive stance on sustainability.
Michelin
Since 2009, Sixieme Son is the sonic branding partner of this iconic brand. We have created a robust, electric guitar-driven sound that conveys Michelin dedication to innovation and mobility. This sonic identity underscores their shift beyond tires, fostering brand trust and appeal across key global markets.
M1
The M1 sunny, warm melody, performed on ukulele and guitar, enhances its “Be Sunshine” brand promise. It connects with audiences through digital, TV, live events, and custom employee ringtones.
TD Bank
TD Bank is one of the biggest American banks. It’s also a very customer-centric company that cherishes its community. TD sonic identity captures this community warmth through door chimes and rhythmic beats, emphasizing its neighborhood bank persona and elevating recall, likability, and familiarity across North American touchpoints.
La Vaudoise (Insurance)
La Vaudoise is the swiss leading insurance company. You can be Number One and still want to go beyond. La Vaudoise wanted more proximity with their customers, more effectiveness in their communication, and a difference that says what they stand for. They chose Sixieme Son to create an elegant and lively sonic identity, a piece that conveys modernity and emotion, improving brand awareness in a very competitive market.
