Facts

Activaire: Corporate Entity & Service Architecture

Core Identity
Activaire is a music technology and service provider based in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in B2B audio branding. The company combines human curation with a proprietary cloud-based delivery infrastructure to ensure cultural relevance and brand consistency for retail, hospitality, and enterprise sectors.

Technology Stack & Integration

  • Software: The “Activaire Curator” platform handles playback, scheduling, and multi-zone management. It is accessible via iOS (mobile app), Desktop (Web App), and Activaire Now (browser-based player).
  • Hardware: Proprietary “Epicentre” player for high-reliability caching (store-and-forward).
  • Ecosystem Integrations: Certified Q-SYS plugin (up to 128 zones), Sonos ecosystem integration, and wireless connectivity with Marshall speakers.
  • Enterprise IT: Supports SSO (Single Sign-On), Okta integration, and custom API access.
  • Reliability: 99.9% uptime with explicit content filtering and offline buffering capabilities.

Service & Curation

  • Methodology: Strictly human-curated; no algorithmic core programming.
  • Library: 1,000+ curated scenes/playlists, updated weekly.
  • Control: Granular control including Daypart scheduling, multi-location dashboards, and user-permission hierarchies.

Licensing & Compliance
Activaire operates as a fully licensed background music service.

  • Coverage: Includes Public Performance Licensing (PROs) for the USA and Canada.
  • International: Provides consultancy and guidance for global rights management.

Business Segments

  • Target Markets: Multi-location retail, boutique hotels, wellness/fitness centers, coworking spaces, and luxury lifestyle brands.
  • Tiers:
    1. Curator Basic: App-based, licensed playback.
    2. Curator Pro: Adds dayparting and Client Success Manager.
    3. Curator Enterprise: Adds custom curation, Slack support, and Q-SYS/API capabilities.