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Startle Music: October Top 10 Songs

October 1, 2020

Startle Music: October Top 10 Songs

Startle’s Head of Content, James, shares his Top 10 tracks to listen to this October.

Startle Music: September Top 10 Songs

September 1, 2020

Startle Music: September Top 10 Songs

Our musical mastermind and Head of Content, James, shares his Top 10 tracks you should check out this September.

Enhancing Sport in Pubs with Entertainment & Technology

August 25, 2020

Enhancing Sport in Pubs with Entertainment & Technology

For many pubs, sport has long been an integral part of their offering to customers.

Startle Music: August Top 10 Songs

August 4, 2020

Startle Music: August Top 10 Songs

Startle’s Head of Content shares his August Top 10 - the best tracks to be listening to this month.

Reopening in Hospitality: A Simplified Guide to Music & Entertainment

July 8, 2020

Reopening in Hospitality: A Simplified Guide to Music & Entertainment

As operators in hospitality, we know your top priority right now is to keep your customers and employees safe, and rightly so.

Hospitality Music Post-Lockdown: Reopening with the Right Atmosphere

June 4, 2020

Hospitality Music Post-Lockdown: Reopening with the Right Atmosphere

After weeks of turbulence, closures and uncertainty for hospitality businesses, the time has come for many to start planning how they’ll re-open to the public.

How Not to Annoy Your Employees with Christmas Music

December 6, 2018

How Not to Annoy Your Employees with Christmas Music

Anyone who has worked in retail is likely to have experienced the sudden escalation of Christmas music in stores from November - or sometimes, earlier - that usually carries on until the new year.

The Impact of a Good Restaurant Music System

July 4, 2018

The Impact of a Good Restaurant Music System

While a good restaurant music offering can significantly improve a dining experience, if high-quality, well-profiled music isn’t achieved, it could have the opposite effect.

The Importance of Background Music and Technology in Hospitality

March 13, 2018

The Importance of Background Music and Technology in Hospitality

Like most businesses, hospitality brands are having to adapt their strategies to keep up with changes in technology, with digital advancements meaning customers are demanding more and making it difficult to gain their loyalty.

12 of the Best Non-Christmassy Christmas Songs

December 18, 2017

12 of the Best Non-Christmassy Christmas Songs

Sick of Mariah and Wham!? We looked at the top 'Non-Christmassy Christmas Songs' for the festive season...

Creating a Stronger Sense of Brand in Your Venue with Technology

March 1, 2017

Creating a Stronger Sense of Brand in Your Venue with Technology

How can technology help build your brand?