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Commercials aren't just about what we see or read—they're about what we hear too. The right sound can not only linger in our memories but also influence decisions. And, in December, sound isn’t just a background element – it’s the heartbeat of holiday ads.  Through our ad monitoring tool, we’ve uncovered some fascinating trends in the audio design of radio and TV ads from last December. Interestingly, holiday sounds dominated the airwaves, with classics like the iconic "Ho Ho Ho" of Santa Claus and the timeless "Jingle Bells" tune featured in commercials. Many other ads layered their messaging with sparkling, bell-like background music that perfectly captured the magic of Christmas. One standout example came from a department store that went a step further by creating a custom Christmas song for their ad - titled "Pour sa l'année-là, mo pu fer tou mo famille plaisir—c’est là-bas même mo acheter cadeau". We don’t even need to see the decorations to know Christmas is approaching, we just have to hear it out. That’s the power of sound in December ads.

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