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    Sound Lounge Earns Back-to-Back AICP Post Awards For Audio Mix

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    Sound Lounge has earned back-to-back AICP Post Awards in the Audio Mix Under :60 category, receiving the 2026 honor for Xfinity’s Imagine That. Created by Goodby Silverstein & Partners and Xfinity Creative, the spot was mixed by Sound Lounge’s Tom Jucarone. The recognition follows the studio’s 2025 win for Tonal’s Future of Fitness, marking a second consecutive year winning this category.

    “The AICP Post Awards hold a special place in our industry because they specifically celebrate the craft of post-production and, as part of AICP Week, brings our creative community together in a unique way,” says Sound Lounge Managing Director Taylor Maggard. “Post-production is such an important part of storytelling, yet the crafts themselves aren’t always front and center, so having awards dedicated to recognizing the artists who shape the final work is incredibly meaningful.

    For Xfinity’s Imagine That, Sound Lounge crafted a richly detailed mix that helped bring the spot’s imaginative world to life while deepening the emotion at the heart of the story.

    The recognition reflects Sound Lounge’s belief that sound is one of the most powerful storytelling tools available to creatives. Whether helping shape an emotional performance, building an immersive world, or creating the final details that make a spot resonate, the studio approaches every project with the philosophy that it’s not done until it sounds right. Across commercials, film, television, podcasts, and branded content, Sound Lounge collaborates with creative partners to craft sound that moves and stories that resonate.

    The AICP Post Award is the latest in a series of honors recognizing Sound Lounge’s audio craft. Over the past year, the studio has been recognized by the LIA Awards, AMP Awards, New York Festivals Advertising Awards, MASA Awards, and Telly Awards.

    “We’ve been fortunate to have our work recognized by a number of incredible organizations over the years, but an AICP Post win always hits a little differently,” says Maggard. “To be recognized in the Audio Mix category for a second consecutive year is an honor our entire team is incredibly proud of.”

    Xfinity 'Imagine That'

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    Xfinity’s ‘Imagine That’ from Goodby Silverstein & Partners and Xfinity Creative has earned recognition for it’s bold, cinematic craft and humorous take on the classic monster story.

    Video Credits

    Sound Lounge, Audio Post; Tom Jucarone, Mixer; Dana Villarreal, Executive Producer; Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Agency; Pete Harvey, Creative Director; Sean Farrell, Creative Director; Colin Nissan, Creative Director; Xfinity Creative, Production; Ashley Henderson, Content Producer; Amy Wertheimer, Head of Production; Olivia Baker, Executive Producer; EXILE Edit, Edit; Grant Surmi, Editor; Lexy Leeds, Producer; Park Pictures, Production; Lance Acord, Director; Caroline Kousidonis, Executive Producer; Pariah VFX, Post Production / VFX; Michael Steinmann, Executive Producer; Pat Murphy, VFX Supervisor; Gladys Bernadac, Finishing Producer; Little Ears Music, Music; Maxwell Gosling, Music Supervisor; Blaire Brinster, Music Executive Producer; Brian Emrich, Sound Designer; TRAFIK, Color; Daniel de Vue, Colorist; Geoff Linville, Color Producer

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    Dana Villarreal

    Executive Producer
    Sound Lounge
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    Taylor Maggard

    Managing Director
    Sound Lounge
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    Sound Lounge Welcomes Mixer and Sound Designer Nicole Pettigrew

    Tuesday, August 18, 2026
    Mixer and Sound Designer Nicole Pettigrew

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