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Our industry experts provide insights, industry resources, tips and best practices on music for business, digital signage, on-hold and in-store messaging, scent marketing, and AV system solutions to help your business boost sales, build loyalty, and Elevate the Customer Experience.
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ISE 2025: Retail Tech Trends & Insights
Integrated Systems Europe 2025: Our take on the most intriguing technology trends. Keeping track of developments in audio and video technology is always a priority for our team. It’s essential that we not only have access to the latest launches, but that we understand...
Successful innovation requires mastering the fundamentals first: NRF 2025’s Surprising Insights
Successful innovation requires mastering the fundamentals first: NRF 2025's Surprising InsightsAbout 40,000 retail leaders walked into New York’s Javits Center hunting for the next big thing. At National Retail Federation (NRF) 2025, they walked out with a clear...
A Love Letter to Small Businesses: How Mood Media Powers Yours Dreams and Grows Your Business
A Love Letter to Small Businesses: How Mood Media Powers Yours Dreams and Grows Your BusinessSmall businesses are the beating heart of our communities. They're the local cafes where we gather with friends, the boutiques that give our neighborhoods character, and the...
Holiday Harmonies: New Data Reveals How Music for Retail Shapes the 2024 Shopping Experience
Holiday Harmonies: New Data Reveals How Holiday Music for Retail Shapes the 2024 Shopping ExperienceSmall details create lasting impressions in retail, and during the holiday season, the most effective tool for crafting memorable experiences isn't found on store...
Appetite for Innovation: Transforming QSR Services
Appetite for Innovation: Transforming QSR Services Americans LOVE drive-thrus. They're ingrained in the fabric of our food culture, reflecting our fast-paced lifestyles, sprawling suburban landscapes and desire for instant gratification.Since 2019, drive-thru sales...
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Top Takeaways from P2PI Live 2023
Top Takeaways from P2PI Live 2023In the dynamic world of retail, where the intersection of physical and digital realms shape the landscape of consumer engagement, the P2PI Live 2023 event emerged as a beacon of insights and innovations. This year's event delved into...
Importance of Technology In Small Businesses
The Importance of Technology in Small BusinessSmall businesses play a pivotal role in shaping local economies, and technology plays an equally vital role in shaping small businesses. Today, it's no longer a question of whether a small business should embrace...
Best Music Streaming Service
Best Music Streaming Service To create the ultimate Customer Experience, the sound of your business needs to be completely in tune with your brand. Read further to understand what a music streaming service is, how it can affect your customers, and how to determine the...
Unmasking Halloween’s Retail Potential
Unmasking Halloween's Retail Potential: Boosting Customer Experience with On-Premise Digital MediaIn the bustling world of retail, where major holidays often steal the spotlight, Halloween can sometimes be overlooked as a sales opportunity. Yet, hidden beneath the...
How to Ace The Back-to-School Shopping Experience
HOW TO ACE THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Using data insights from the Sensormatic Solutions 2023 Back-to-School Consumer Sentiment Survey and a survey study from Suzy Market Research, let’s explore how retailers can create captivating shopping experiences...
Evolution of the Store – 1900-1939
THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1900-19391900 – 1939 The Art of EmotionThe beginning of the 20th century was a period of innovation for retail stores, taking the independent customer purchase journey we saw emerge at the end of the previous century one step further....
Scent Marketing For Hotel Lobbies
SCENT MARKETING FOR HOTELS Keep guests comfortable and coming back by creating emotional connections with scent marketing.What Is Scent Marketing? Scent marketing is a strategy that uses fragrance to create a specific atmosphere, evoke emotions, and enhance brand...
Music Genres
Get the vibes to fit the fall season! Enjoy 30% OFF your subscription, plus a Free Player, and Free 2-3 Day Shipping when you use promo code: FALL30. Click here.MUSIC GENRES There are so many genres of music in the world, it’s hard to classify them all. Here are some...
How Does Digital Signage Work?
Save 50% on a yearly music subscription plus a free media player and free 2-3 day shipping. Use promo code: BFDEAL50. Our BEST and LAST sale of the year! Sale ends 12/2. Click here.How Does Digital Signage Work? The what, the how, and the why behind Digital Signage...
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 Business 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 it’s...
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Music For Restaurants
Music For Business 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 it’s...
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
Get the vibes to fit the fall season! Enjoy 30% OFF your subscription, plus a Free Player, and Free 2-3 Day Shipping when you use promo code: FALL30. Click here.TOP MUSIC GENRES FOR BUSINESS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOUND TO BRING YOUR BRAND TO LIFE. The music you choose...
5 Digital Signage Best Practices for Internal Comms
5 BEST PRACTICES FOR USING DIGITAL SIGNAGE TO SUPPORT INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS The traditional corkboard 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...
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Industry Resources
7 Ingredients For A Better Restaurant Experience
7 Ingredients for a Better Restaurant ExperienceIf there’s one primary take away from this article, it’s this: The ultimate goal of the restaurant experience is to create memories that customers want to repeat and share.Read it again. Say it out loud. Let it simmer to...
Restaurant Background Music for Every Mood
Restaurant Background Music For Every MoodDining out is an essential part of life. And for many consumers, an excellent dining experience has as much to do with environment and atmosphere as it does food. Your guests’ perception of their overall experience is...
Restaurant On-hold Messaging – 6 Best Practices
Restaurant On-Hold Messaging: 6 Best PracticesWith greater focus on mobile access, delivery apps, online reservations and social media here in the digital age, many restaurants may be overlooking a fundamental tool in their marketing mix: restaurant on-hold...
Restaurant AV – How To Get The Most For Your Money
Restaurant AV - How to Get the Most for Your MoneyYour AV system may not be quite as important as your grill or ovens, but it’s nothing to neglect. after all, great design, quality speakers and high-performance screens are key ingredients in creating a memorable and...
The 10 Elements of Effective Restaurant Music
The 10 Elements Of Effective Restaurant MusicEvery restaurant has slightly different needs when it comes to their music solution.That said, no matter what types of music you want to play or what your budget may be, there are some important elements to look for if you...
Music For Retail Stores
Music ForRetail StoresBuilt For Your Brand Deliver the signature sound of your brand at every location with Mood Harmony™ - the #1 mobile-friendly platform delivering music for retail stores. With the world’s largest music library and professionally designed...
3 Keys to Maximizing Your Retail Music Strategy
3 Keys to Maximizing Your Retail Music StrategyAs customers across the globe gradually return to in-store shopping, it’s more important than ever to connect with them on a more emotional, more human level. It’s a unique mix of emotions and a different desired...
Getting Your Grocery Music Right
Getting Your Grocery Music RightThe critical role of background music in grocery stores hasn’t changed much over the years. Your music should engage your shoppers on an emotional level and create an upbeat atmosphere that encourages them to deliberately peruse the...
Elevating the Supermarket Experience with In-store Media
Elevating the Supermarket Experience with In-Store MediaElevating the Supermarket Experience with In-Store Media Earning customer loyalty and bringing customers back to your location every week is no simple feat, especially in today’s hyper-competitive grocery...
Keep Customers Up To Speed: Automotive Digital Signage
Keep Customers Up to Speed: Automotive Digital SignageLong waits at the dealership or automotive service center can make patrons cranky and uncooperative, which is why your automotive business should take note of upcoming audio/visual solutions which can enhance your...
4 Pillars of Dealership of the Future
The 4 Pillars of the Dealership of the FutureLike the rest of the consumer marketplace, the automotive industry sustained a considerable setback in the first half of 2020. Even prior to the age of social distancing, consumer preferences were beginning to trend...
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Research Studies & Ebooks
2023 In-Store Trends
How Banks Can Hang Onto Human
Experiential Marketing Handbook
Digital Signage Best Practices
Charting In-Store Trends
In-Store Media Enhances the Shopper Experience
Shopper Sentiments
Quantifying the Impact of Sensory Marketing
The Impact of Sensory Marketing
7 Essentials for Building a Digital Signage Strategy
