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Restaurants With Great Soundtracks in San Francisco by ZAGAT

zagat logo copy11 Restaurants With Great Soundtracks in San Francisco by ZAGAT

We’ve all had the unfortunate experience of having to shout over a blaring club track during an otherwise intimate dinner. Conversely, a too-mellow soundtrack can bring down the energy of a supposedly festive group meal. In short: when it comes to music choices in a restaurant, context is key. Skip the Muzak and check out these eateries where you can usually count on the tunes to pair well with the food and scene. And be sure to let us know your pet peeves about restaurant soundtracks in the comments. (more…)

Hearing Your Image

Retail Merchandiser Hearing Your ImageFrom the moment a customer walks through a retailer’s door, an opinion is formed about that store. One contributing factor is from the music played. Music contributes to the overall customer experience and can ultimately determine how long a customer will linger in a store. The longer the linger, the more likely a sale. Music is a highly effective business tool that can drive sales, but it’s crucial that a retailer sets the right vibe. (more…)

Nobu

nobu logo Nobu Nobu and Prescriptive Music have teamed up to enhance guests’ dining experience with a mix of mid to up-tempo lounge, electronic, house, and jazz acid music. (more…)

Joule Hotel – Dallas

Downtown Luxury Joule Dallas Hotel 8 Joule Hotel   DallasThe Joule Dallas has partnered with Prescriptive Music to provide its guests with a music experience like no other. (more…)

Bars, Restaurants Sued Over Background Music

copyright a song1 Bars, Restaurants Sued Over Background MusicHundreds of bars and restaurants across the country are being sued for violating music copyrights with their background music. (more…)

How to Choose the Correct Music / Lighting / Decor for your Restaurant

foodservice home How to Choose the Correct Music / Lighting / Decor for your RestaurantMusic, lighting, and decor play a vital role in setting the overall tone and feel of a restaurant. In some cases, it’s attention to detail that really sets a restaurant apart from the competition and keeps customers coming back. It all comes down to the “if a tree falls in the forest” theory. If you have the best food in town, but you have poor lighting, outdated decor, and music that’s reminiscent of your last trip to the dentist’s office, are people really going to want to eat there? (more…)

1 In Every 43 Venture Capital Dollars Is Now Flowing Into Music…

logo 1 In Every 43 Venture Capital Dollars Is Now Flowing Into Music...Is this a simple case of dumb money, or the beginnings of a totally new industry? Because for all the collapse and total devaluation being experienced by the music industry, there are still plenty of people willing to gamble. That is, to the tune of roughly $621 million in 2012 alone according to Digital Music News stats, which now turns out to be roughly 1 in 43 dollars committed by the broader VC investment community last year.

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Now Playing at Latitude Global

latitude Now Playing at Latitude GlobalWhen it comes to entertainment, Latitude has you covered 360 degrees. Watch the big game in their spacious sports theater, enjoy dinner and a movie in the Cinegrille, catch a show in their Vegas-style performance space, test your gaming skills at the arcade, or bowl the night away! (more…)

Music to Your Ears

vegas seven logo master Music to Your EarsBy David G. Schwartz
October 18th, 2012

Here’s the funny thing about music in public places: If it’s working the way it should, you don’t even notice it on a conscious level. There’s just an extra spring in your step or, if you’re in a casino, pep in your poke as you hit the “bet again” button on your favorite slot machine. It’s the backbeat to your night out, or day at the spa, pushing you along without getting in your face. And that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. (more…)

Do You Hear What I Hear?

images Do You Hear What I Hear?Music choices in public places can make you stay-or stray
By Staff
As published in: Franchise Times – March 2012 (more…)