Pro Installer May 2014 - Issue 14 | Page 31

31 PRO INSTALLER MAY 2014 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 Glazing trade should consider breaking stereotypes, says audio branding specialist UK glass and glazing firms conform to stereotypes by speaking with a male voice, new research has revealed. A study conducted by PH Media Group to discover what companies are using in their audio branding found the most popular voice is male and aged between 35 and 45. It is also corporate, clear, and distinctive in tone, helping to reinforce a sense of professionalism. This profile is hardly surprising, given it is grounded in traditional preconceptions of the industry and reflects a predominantly male workforce. But audio branding specialist PH Media Group advises firms to choose branding that suits their specific company values and claims a female voice may be equally as effective. “An older, deeper, male voice