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A GUIDE TO 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...

MUSIC LICENSING FOR BUSINESSES IN EUROPE: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER LICENSING 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...

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...

HOW DIGITAL SIGNAGE WORKS The what, the how, and the why behind Digital Signage SoftwareIf you've ever walked into a store or a restaurant and seen digital screens displaying content, you've witnessed digital signage in action. Digital signage is a technology that has...

THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1800-18991800 – 1899The Age of Independence The 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 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 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...

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: 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 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? 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 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...