Why Loyalty Is Still a Major Growth Lever for QSRs in 2026 QSR brands are navigating a more cautious consumer than they've seen in years. Menu prices are up across the category, traffic has softened, and guests are making more deliberate choices about where they...
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 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FOR USING DIGITAL SIGNAGE TO SUPPORT INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS The traditional corkboard in the break room covered in outdated, tattered and overlooked notices is a thing of the past.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...
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...
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...
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! It is vitally important that you use properly licensed music in your business. So before you reach for that AUX cord, make sure you’re legally covered. A lot of...
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...
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...
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...
Opportunities in Digital Signage for Banks
Opportunities in Digital Signage for BanksDigital signage has moved out of movie theaters and malls to become mainstream. Modern technology such as multi-spectrum digital signage allows financial institutions to create a more personal and engaging experience for...
On Hold Messaging For Healthcare: 5 Best Practices
On Hold Messaging for Healthcare: 5 Best PracticesOn-hold messaging may seem trivial, but the truth is that it’s a critical tool that provides a broad range of essential benefits for the provider and the patient.Beyond managing call traffic and retaining callers, hold...
6 Steps To Effective Restaurant Digital Signage
6 Steps to Effective Restaurant Digital SignageWhen it comes to food service industries, restaurant digital signage isn't just for QSR and Fast Casual. In fact, full service restaurants of all types and sizes are also using this technology to enhance the dining...
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...
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...