Here at PHMG we’re privileged to work with a number of hugely talented composers and musicians – here’s what they’ve been up to lately.

The sun’s shining, the birds are singing… and as we slowly start to return to life as normal, the sounds of summer are beginning to come back into our lives with a bang.

89% of the advertising we consume features music in some way – and when you combine that with celebrities, you’re onto a real winner.

It’s bye-bye Samba and hello J-pop as the world’s greatest show moves on from Rio de Janeiro this summer. Here’s what to expect when tuning into this year’s games.

Last season was like no other for the football fanatics among us. But on the 11th of June, the beautiful game returned – and so did the crowds.

Audio branding comes in many forms, but perhaps the most literal and memorable is the sonic logo. Master composer Charlie Wilkins is here to explain.

Established in Manchester in 1998, PHMG has grown up in a city defined by its proud musical heritage. Now, 23 years on, we’re opening a second UK office – across the Pennines, in Leeds.

In recent years, audio has become a key growth area for marketeers – with podcasts and playlists leading the way. Social chatrooms are next; how can brands win early in this burgeoning arena?

This weekend saw the 93rd Academy Awards take place, and to say it was always going to have a different feel to previous years may be an understatement.