Welcome to our Mood Board series, where we delve into the origins and inspirations behind our Playlists and Scenes. Today, we're looking at Vagabond Soul, a Playlist we made after obsessing over the smooth and soulful grooves of Khruangbin. Read More
We have to admit, keeping this list to just five songs is… Read More
The superfan, a term once used to describe that friend who wouldn't shut up about their favorite artist, is now, thanks to data, a legitimate category and encapsulates a much broader segment of the population. We're no strangers to super fandom around here; it's what we do for a living. We are superfans. Read More
Music Licensing. Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR protect the intellectual property of songwriters, composers, and music publishers. They issue licenses and collect royalties on behalf of their members when their music is played publicly, whether in a coffee shop, retail store, or any business venue. This system is not only crucial for the livelihood of artists but also ensures that businesses can legally use their music to enhance their environment. Read More
Retail brands aiming to provide an evocative and captivating music program for their store spaces know how lethal short music programs and repeating songs are. In-store music repeats are generally a top complaint from retail staff. Offering robust, diverse, and enjoyable music programs is the key to preventing monotony and ensuring an unforgettable shopping experience. And guess what? It's not just the shoppers who benefit; even the front-line employees, those daily superheroes of the retail world, get a morale boost when the beats keep evolving. Read More
In the dynamic world of retail, crafting a shopping experience that lingers in customers' memories is the holy grail of success. And here's the secret sauce: on-brand music. But let's face it; consistently curating on-brand music can be like surfing a never-ending wave. You need the right expertise to keep the music vibes flowing seamlessly. Read More
Something transformative happens at Activaire when we synchronize a client's brand with music culture; the brand story springs to life and continues to evolve! Music is a lens that adds hue and dimension to the brand story, and that story shifts and changes depending on the lens. Read More
Here’s five tunes to keep you warm on these fall nights. We… Read More
Yes, it's that time of the year again! The holiday season is upon us, and our curation team is in full swing, like a tech-savvy division of Santa's workshop. Optimism is at an all-time high as we fine-tune, tweak, and crank up those holiday music programs, ready to go live across our clients' zones in just a few weeks. Read More
Sigh, another summer has come and gone, but fall in its coziness… Read More
Is your in-store music experience mid? Mid, or boring in-store music can do more than just kill the vibe. Read More
Discover Activaire Curator's Display Feature. or TV commercial introduced you to your new favorite song. You will always link that song to the product or film that featured it. You may not realize it, but an unbreakable bond is created when your customers discover new music through your business. Showcasing Display or a screen in your store provides an instant connection between the music your customer enjoys and the fact that they're hearing it in your store. Your store becomes that friend that has the best taste in music. We've all had that friend, and we never forget them. Read More