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Evolution of the Store – 1800-1899
THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1800-18991800 – 1899 The Age of IndependenceThe 19th century represents the first revolution in the history of retail stores and the customer experience. With the advent of the department store, the retail consumer acquired a sense of...
Eurovision 2023
EUROVISION 2023What began as a technical experiment in television broadcasting, one of the earliest attempts to broadcast a live televised event to a large international audience, has since become one of Europe’s most-loved watches, with millions of viewers tuning in...
Music For Restaurants
MUSIC FOR RESTAURANTS Why Adding Music to Your Restaurant is a Smart Business MoveDo you remember the last time you visited a restaurant without music playing in the background? Neither do we. Music is such a staple in the restaurant industry we don’t even realize...
Small Business Marketing Ideas for 2023
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS FOR 2023 Starting a small business is a challenging but rewarding adventure for many people. For some, it's the appeal of working for yourself on your own time. For others, it’s wanting to profit off of a lifelong passion. Whatever your...
Inspirational Women in Music
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN MUSIC The music industry is continuously evolving, with more and more powerful women coming to the forefront, but it wasn’t always so welcoming towards female recording artists. In the early 20th century, many women were barred from performing...
Evolution of the Store – 1800-1899
THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1800-18991800 – 1899 The Age of IndependenceThe 19th century represents the first revolution in the history of retail stores and the customer experience. With the advent of the department store, the retail consumer acquired a sense of...
Eurovision 2023
EUROVISION 2023What began as a technical experiment in television broadcasting, one of the earliest attempts to broadcast a live televised event to a large international audience, has since become one of Europe’s most-loved watches, with millions of viewers tuning in...
Music For Restaurants
MUSIC FOR RESTAURANTS Why Adding Music to Your Restaurant is a Smart Business MoveDo you remember the last time you visited a restaurant without music playing in the background? Neither do we. Music is such a staple in the restaurant industry we don’t even realize...
Small Business Marketing Ideas for 2023
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS FOR 2023 Starting a small business is a challenging but rewarding adventure for many people. For some, it's the appeal of working for yourself on your own time. For others, it’s wanting to profit off of a lifelong passion. Whatever your...
Inspirational Women in Music
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN MUSIC The music industry is continuously evolving, with more and more powerful women coming to the forefront, but it wasn’t always so welcoming towards female recording artists. In the early 20th century, many women were barred from performing...
Generational Influence: How Legendary Black Artists Have Inspired The Music Of Today
GENERATIONAL INFLUENCE:HOW LEGENDARY BLACK ARTISTS HAVE INSPIRED THE MUSIC OF TODAY This month, we’re celebrating Black Musicians that are currently making their mark in the world of music. But before we can celebrate today’s artists, we must first honor those who...
Highlights from ISE 2023: Trends, Tech & Innovation
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ISE 2023:TRENDS, TECH & INNOVATIONS As the doors close on another fantastic ISE event, we reflect on the highlights.This was the third year for ISE at its new Barcelona home, and what a year it was. With 58,107 unique visitors from 155 countries,...
Top Music Genres for Business
TOP MUSIC GENRES FOR BUSINESS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOUND TO BRING YOUR BRAND TO LIFE. The music you choose to play can speak volumes about your brand. What is your business saying?Close your eyes and think of a bank, or a fine dining restaurant, or a high-end clothing...
Christmas Songs Around the World You Might Not Have Heard
CHRISTMAS SONGS AROUND THE WORLD YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARDWhen it comes to holiday music, there are usually two types of people: those who crank up the classics the second Halloween is out of the way, and those who listen to anything but for the duration of the season....
What Does the Metaverse Mean for Retail?
WHAT DOES THE METAVERSE MEAN FOR RETAIL? It may be the talk of the town right now, but many people are still confused about, and in some cases extremely wary of, the metaverse. So what exactly is this mysterious concept and what does it mean for the future of retail...
The Bigger Story Behind Black Friday
THE BIGGER STORY BEHIND BLACK FRIDAY Do you know the real history behind Black Friday? Most people believe that the name originates from the idea of stores moving from “in the red” meaning in debt, to in the black, meaning turning a profit. If that’s the origin you’re...
5 Best Practices For Using Digital Signage To Support Internal Communications
5 BEST PRACTICES FOR USING DIGITAL SIGNAGE TO SUPPORT INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS The traditional cork board in the break room covered in outdated, tattered and overlooked notices is a thing of the past. Brands across industries now employ digital signage to support and...
History of Muzak
THE HISTORY OF MUZAK Muzak. It’s a word that most people of a certain age at least vaguely recognize. For many, Muzak is associated with instrumental easy-listening covers, waiting on hold, and elevator music. The Beginning First Radio Broadcasts Muzak Timeline Muzak...
Women of Mood
WOMEN OF MOOD Women's History Month is celebrated during March and is dedicated to highlighting the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Here at Mood, we are proud to count on hundreds of talented women as part of our global team. To...
International Women’s Day at Mood Media
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT MOOD MEDIAInternational Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women across the globe, but as part of our Women of Mood series, we wanted to know what exactly encapsulates this special...
Eurovision 2023
EUROVISION 2023What began as a technical experiment in television broadcasting, one of the earliest attempts to broadcast a live televised event to a large international audience, has since become one of Europe’s most-loved watches, with millions of viewers tuning in...
Inspirational Women in Music
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN MUSIC The music industry is continuously evolving, with more and more powerful women coming to the forefront, but it wasn’t always so welcoming towards female recording artists. In the early 20th century, many women were barred from performing...
Generational Influence: How Legendary Black Artists Have Inspired The Music Of Today
GENERATIONAL INFLUENCE:HOW LEGENDARY BLACK ARTISTS HAVE INSPIRED THE MUSIC OF TODAY This month, we’re celebrating Black Musicians that are currently making their mark in the world of music. But before we can celebrate today’s artists, we must first honor those who...
Christmas Songs Around the World You Might Not Have Heard
CHRISTMAS SONGS AROUND THE WORLD YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARDWhen it comes to holiday music, there are usually two types of people: those who crank up the classics the second Halloween is out of the way, and those who listen to anything but for the duration of the season....
International Music Day
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DAYServing more than 500,000 subscriber locations in 100+ countries around the globe, we take “international” to a whole new level. With a talented creative team made up of music supervisors and researchers from all corners of the globe, they have...
Pride Music
PRIDE MUSIC Pride Month is all about acceptance, equality, celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ people, education in LGBTQ+ history and raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. To celebrate this important month, we wanted to highlight some of our music...
Evolution of the Store – 1800-1899
THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1800-18991800 – 1899 The Age of IndependenceThe 19th century represents the first revolution in the history of retail stores and the customer experience. With the advent of the department store, the retail consumer acquired a sense of...
The Bigger Story Behind Black Friday
THE BIGGER STORY BEHIND BLACK FRIDAY Do you know the real history behind Black Friday? Most people believe that the name originates from the idea of stores moving from “in the red” meaning in debt, to in the black, meaning turning a profit. If that’s the origin you’re...
The Importance Of Properly Licensed Music For Business
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERLY LICENSED MUSIC FOR BUSINESS So you want to play music in your business? Great! But before you reach for that AUX cord, make sure you’re legally covered. A lot of people assume that it’s okay to play music off of your phone or computer in...
Music For Restaurants
MUSIC FOR RESTAURANTS Why Adding Music to Your Restaurant is a Smart Business MoveDo you remember the last time you visited a restaurant without music playing in the background? Neither do we. Music is such a staple in the restaurant industry we don’t even realize...
Small Business Marketing Ideas for 2023
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS FOR 2023 Starting a small business is a challenging but rewarding adventure for many people. For some, it's the appeal of working for yourself on your own time. For others, it’s wanting to profit off of a lifelong passion. Whatever your...
Highlights from ISE 2023: Trends, Tech & Innovation
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ISE 2023:TRENDS, TECH & INNOVATIONS As the doors close on another fantastic ISE event, we reflect on the highlights.This was the third year for ISE at its new Barcelona home, and what a year it was. With 58,107 unique visitors from 155 countries,...
Top Music Genres for Business
TOP MUSIC GENRES FOR BUSINESS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOUND TO BRING YOUR BRAND TO LIFE. The music you choose to play can speak volumes about your brand. What is your business saying?Close your eyes and think of a bank, or a fine dining restaurant, or a high-end clothing...
5 Best Practices For Using Digital Signage To Support Internal Communications
5 BEST PRACTICES FOR USING DIGITAL SIGNAGE TO SUPPORT INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS The traditional cork board in the break room covered in outdated, tattered and overlooked notices is a thing of the past. Brands across industries now employ digital signage to support and...
Is Your In-store Experience Killing Your Profits?
IS YOUR IN-STORE EXPERIENCE KILLING YOUR PROFITS? Did you know that 90% of shoppers say they’re more likely to revisit a brick & mortar business if the music, visuals and scent create an enjoyable atmosphere? Sensory marketing is about creating an experience that...
What Does the Metaverse Mean for Retail?
WHAT DOES THE METAVERSE MEAN FOR RETAIL? It may be the talk of the town right now, but many people are still confused about, and in some cases extremely wary of, the metaverse. So what exactly is this mysterious concept and what does it mean for the future of retail...
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5 Marketing Strategies to Captivate Your Customers
5 HOLIDAY MARKETING STRATEGIES TO CAPTIVATE YOUR CUSTOMERS Get Your Customers in the Mood This Holiday Season A lot of work goes into holiday marketing strategies, particularly those online or on television, but what about those for your brick and mortar business?...
Sustainability In Retail
SUSTAINABILITY IN RETAILConsumers are expecting moreOur 2021 Shopper Sentiments Study revealed that 67% of consumers worldwide declare it is important to them that the brands they shop are committed to being environmentally friendly.In equal measure, 66%, shoppers...