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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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A Music Supervisor’s Guide to Music Strategy
A Music Supervisor’s Guide to Music StrategyIt’s widely appreciated in the retail industry that the right in-store atmosphere drives footfall. In our latest Mood Media In-Store Trends study, we found that 70% of shoppers believe branded music contributes to a pleasant...
Digital Signage Best Practice
Digital Signage Best Practices Get the most out of your digital signage with our digital signage best practices guide.You’ve done your research and you’ve worked with a professional digital signage provider to implement your solution. But now what? How can you be sure...
Shaping the Future of Retail: Key Insights from ShopTalk 2024
Shaping the Future of Retail: Key Insights from ShopTalk 2024Over the course of four days, attendees were treated to a dynamic mix of insightful keynotes, workshops and powerful connections at ShopTalk 2024, a well-known conference of retail changemakers. The event...
A Guide To Music For Hotels
A Guide to Music for Hotels Why Adding Music to Your Hotel is a Smart Business MoveSo, you’ve created a beautiful place for guests to stay. You poured over perfect paint samples and fantastic furniture. You cultivated the desired combination of comfort and style to...
Integrated Systems Europe 2024: Innovations and Insights
Integrated Systems Europe 2024: Innovations and InsightsISE is always an exciting event in our calendar, and this year did not disappoint, with some fantastic innovations and big moves from a whole host of brands and newcomers to the industry. Technology is moving...
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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...
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
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...
How Gyms can Improve Their Member Experience
How Gyms Can Improve Their Member Experience Flex Your Multi-Sensory MuscleAs with the start of every new year, people make resolutions to lose weight and stay fit. But as we see a huge influx of new members joining gyms and fitness clubs, the question becomes - how...
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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...
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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. COVID-19 has left many stressed, concerned and pent up, and...
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
