Music blog posts.

Everything from the tempo, volume and genre of music played in a retail business impacts customers, from dwell-time, spend, and enjoyment of their visits. It’s clear that customers enjoy their shopping with a well-profiled soundtrack, but does the right playlist make business sense?

Yes, it's December. Christmas is coming. But that doesn't mean we can't expand our musical horizons, does it? This months Top 10 is a delightful bounty of both festive and non-festive tunes to lift the spirits.

The Startle Player is already designed to be quick and simple to set-up and operate, and now that we support the use of Google Chromecast enabled wireless speakers, it couldn’t be easier.

It’s time for our reveal of the best 10 tracks to check out this month from our Head of Content, James. Discover some new artists, get inspiration for your business, or simply enjoy the playlist at home.

Startle’s Head of Content, James Picken, shares his Top 10 tracks to listen to this October. Discover some new artists, get inspiration for your business, or simply enjoy the playlist at home.

Our musical mastermind and Head of Content, James, shares the Top 10 tracks you should check out this month. Listen to discover some new artists, get inspiration for your business, or simply enjoy the playlist at home.

How pubs can broaden the shoulders of the match day experience with additional entertainment to extend dwell-time, create additional revenue opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

Startle’s Head of Content shares his August Top 10 - the best tracks to check out this month. Listen to discover some new artists, get inspiration for your business, or simply enjoy the playlist at home.

As operators in hospitality, we know your top priority right now is to keep your customers and employees safe, and rightly so. But it’s also more important than ever to nail your atmosphere to draw customers in, put them at ease with an enjoyable environment, and encourage returns.

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.

Here are our 4 tips for helping you create a very merry atmosphere in your business this season, without annoying your employees!

In 2018, the expectation to visit a restaurant and experience more than just a good meal is standard; consumers need a good reason to venture out instead of conveniently ordering in, whether this comes from more food and drink choice, a great in-venue entertainment offering, superior service, or a combination of multiple factors.