Old, New, Remakes, Originals – There’s More Christmas Than Ever
There are more Christmas music playlists than ever before! Bands and singers are releasing a flood of new holiday songs each year to appeal to listeners for just two months out of the year. What’s going on? Remakes First, there are countless versions of the same titles. Every artist seems to have their take on […]
When Should Businesses Start Playing Christmas Music?
Christmas is in the air! Indeed, Christmas music playlists seem to be everywhere — in restaurants, retail stores, malls, grocery stores, hotels, and even medical and dental offices. One reporter wrote: “Holiday creep is nothing new, as each year retailers start the Christmas music season earlier and earlier.” Why do businesses play Christmas music everywhere? […]
How to Create a Holiday Playlist Your Customers Will Actually Enjoy
It doesn’t take a miracle to build the perfect holiday playlist. Businesses can use a little science — and a bit of art — to create the ideal Christmas music mix in-store. If you haven’t already read our blog post Christmas Music 101: Yes, Virginia, You Should Play Holiday Music in Your Business, start there. […]
Christmas Music 101: Yes, Virginia, You Should Play Holiday Music in Your Business
Many retail businesses are wisely choosing to delay the start of the holiday shopping frenzy until after Thanksgiving. In 2019, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, REI, Marshalls, IKEA, and Crate & Barrel all stayed closed on Thanksgiving. In 2020, companies like The Home Depot, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart made the same commitment. But that doesn’t […]
The Joys of Christmas Music in a Business Environment
How to Plan and Play the Right Christmas Music for Your Business The holiday season is a great time to engage consumers. Holiday-themed specials, sales, deals, and events are all great ways to boost your business around Christmastime — but what about the music? In recent years, businesses have been one of the few places […]