14 of the best audio logos and why they work

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The best audio logos and best sound logos can add a whole new dimension to a brand identity. When we think about logos, we usually think of visual design, but sound can also be a powerful identifier. And more more and more brands are starting to realise that and to create sonic logos as part of their branding

Sound idents are usually no more than a few seconds long at most. They often accompany the appearance of a visual logo, strengthening the overall brand recognition. But they can also substitute the visual logo for use in audio-only media such as radio, podcast or apps like Spotify.

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Tom May

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects. 

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