Let’s take a deep dive into our latest research, ideas, updates and music musings.



How many nits does your digital signage need? Brightness guide for indoor, shop window and outdoor screens in retail and hospitality venues.

Licensing, multi-site control, pricing and support - the questions to ask before choosing background music for your retail or hospitality business.
Static or digital signage? Compare cost, flexibility and impact across multi-site retail and hospitality estates, and find the right mix for your venues.
Here's the real difference between personal and commercial music use.
How Startle helped Mitchells & Butlers keep music and signage on-brand across every venue, from O'Neill's to Sizzling Pubs.
PPL and PRS aren't the same thing. Here's the real difference between the two - and why your business needs both to play music legally.
Switching background music providers? Here's a practical checklist covering curation, hardware, support, and migration for multi-site operators.