Atlanta

At the time that Atlanta approached Sixième Son, Atlanta ranked 8th in cities where events and conventions were held. An Atlanta sonic identity could help them accentuate the city destination.

Despite having excellent facilities, a young and educated workforce, 49 universities, and an entrepreneurial hub, the competition was perceived as having more activities, nightlife and as more progressive than Atlanta, thus more suitable to host conventions that bring international visitors.

To show convention and event planners that Atlanta is an excellent convention candidate, the Atlanta Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (ACVB) embarked on a sonic marketing campaign. The goal was to communicate Atlanta’s diversity, dynamism and southern hospitality.

The marching band sound highlights the city’s dynamism and leadership. The voices convey warmth and community. The energetic and unexpected rhythm suggests diversity and surprise.  The overall mood is inviting, warm and all-around hospitable.

The sonic identity has been adapted to support numerous brand assets for our Atlanta sonic branding strategy within convention booths and videos that highlight the city, its neighborhoods, and transportation advantages.

To encourage exploration of the city beyond tourist attractions, the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau produced a film series about each Atlanta neighborhood. Sixième Son produced different scores to support the unique personality and expression of each neighborhood while maintaining musical elements that relate to the sonic identity.  To welcome foreign travelers, a further in-language series was created adapting the sonic identity to different countries’ musical styles. These were used at the ATL International Terminal.