<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>bcmedia</title><description>bcmedia</description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/blog</link><item><title>Get A Free Trial!</title><description><![CDATA[Order today for next day installation!Is the music in your store suitable for your consumers, your staff and your brand? We can all out on site and discuss the best audio and visual solution for your business. Get creative and increase sales using cost effective digital solutions with BC Media.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9645215230104be8a9f7af17b9c89bb9%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/09/10/Get-A-Free-Trial</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/09/10/Get-A-Free-Trial</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 23:23:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Order today for next day installation!</div><div>Is the music in your store suitable for your consumers, your staff and your brand? We can all out on site and discuss the best audio and visual solution for your business. Get creative and increase sales using cost effective digital solutions with BC Media.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9645215230104be8a9f7af17b9c89bb9~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>When Digital Goes WRONG!</title><description><![CDATA[Always saddened to witness first hand when Digital Signage software is not working after huge investment! This is the arrivals area in Dublin Airport! At BC Media Solutions, we can offer a reliable and remotely managed real time digital signage engagement software that is probably a fraction of the cost and is guaranteed to work! Hundreds of our digital screens globally agree! If it does happen to go down, we can login and rectify in minutes. www.bcmedia.ie<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9019cc9d919245f393d6ee520b88d5a6%7Emv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/09/10/When-Digital-Goes-WRONG</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/09/10/When-Digital-Goes-WRONG</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 23:19:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Always saddened to witness first hand when Digital Signage software is not working after huge investment! This is the arrivals area in Dublin Airport! At BC Media Solutions, we can offer a reliable and remotely managed real time digital signage engagement software that is probably a fraction of the cost and is guaranteed to work! Hundreds of our digital screens globally agree! If it does happen to go down, we can login and rectify in minutes. www.bcmedia.ie</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9019cc9d919245f393d6ee520b88d5a6~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MOTOWN - We Got You Covered!</title><description><![CDATA[At BC Media, we provide structured much to pubs, clubs, retail and hospitality. We tailor the must so you can simply select what type of music you would like to play to your customers, With over 100 categories, we got the music covered! One popular music category is Motown Classics. Here are some of our office favourites currently playing across our network! Have a great Bank Holiday Weekend!10) Spinners - I'll Be Around 09) Marvin Gaye - Ain't No Mountain High08) Elgins- Put Yourself In My<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/ojCikI9npJQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/28/MOTOWN---We-Got-You-Covered1</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/28/MOTOWN---We-Got-You-Covered1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:07:43 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>At BC Media, we provide structured much to pubs, clubs, retail and hospitality. We tailor the must so you can simply select what type of music you would like to play to your customers, With over 100 categories, we got the music covered! One popular music category is Motown Classics. Here are some of our office favourites currently playing across our network! Have a great Bank Holiday Weekend!</div><div>10) Spinners - I'll Be Around</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ojCikI9npJQ"/><div> 09) Marvin Gaye - Ain't No Mountain High</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xz-UvQYAmbg"/><div>08) Elgins- Put Yourself In My Place</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FQWfe1BHTow"/><div> 07) Emotions - Best Of My Love</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WPefERS7EZs"/><div>06) Frank Wilson - Do I Love You</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwvpeYiQwss"/><div> 05) Spinners - It's A Shame</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ZP3UQ0ESLc"/><div> 04) Martha Reeves - heatwave</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k0GDQrK2jo"/><div> 03) Supremes - Come See About Me</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_CF3OsncGjU"/><div> 02) O'Jay's - Now That We Found Love</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3wi-au14YdE"/><div> 01) Commodores - Nightshift</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FrkEDe6Ljqs"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BIG DANCE TUNES CURRENTLY PLAYING</title><description><![CDATA[10) DJ Snake - Middle09) Clean Bandit - Stronger 08) Magician - Sunlight07) Bobby Green - Changing Me  06) Gershon Jackson - Take It Easy05) Ryan Blyth - Show Me  04) Austin Mahone - Lady 03) Tove Lo - Cool Girl 02) James Hersey - Coming Over 01) Echo Dust - Runaway<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/mOKqNxN4jWM/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/22/BIG-DANCE-TUNES-CURRENTLY-PLAYING</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/22/BIG-DANCE-TUNES-CURRENTLY-PLAYING</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:25:11 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>10) DJ Snake - Middle</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mOKqNxN4jWM"/><div>09) Clean Bandit - Stronger</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_c_n0A3BFVE"/><div> 08) Magician - Sunlight</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_c_n0A3BFVE"/><div>07) Bobby Green - Changing Me </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fmo3yv-YZi8"/><div> 06) Gershon Jackson - Take It Easy</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dZ7bkrXYlQU"/><div>05) Ryan Blyth - Show Me </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/th0kQKpO5gg"/><div> 04) Austin Mahone - Lady</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6K_4NWpcS-I"/><div> 03) Tove Lo - Cool Girl</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XsFneCExrCQ"/><div> 02) James Hersey - Coming Over</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_3h_n2seS1g"/><div> 01) Echo Dust - Runaway</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8YiAcKzx4xg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>REAL TIME CONTENT MANAGEMENT</title><description><![CDATA[Introducing Brubakers TV. Today, in association with Cable Guy Audio Visual, we installed Brubakers TV, visual and audio solutions to creatively engage their customers with visuals, audio and digital content. They key feature to our digital platform is the ability to login and change any feature in real time!This bar, club and venue are constantly looking at cutting edge ways to increase consumer interactions. They are one of the best when it comes to creating memorable nightclub experiences.<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/uyuTg7Vomzs/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/06/REAL-TIME-CONTENT-MANAGEMENT-1</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/06/REAL-TIME-CONTENT-MANAGEMENT-1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:26:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uyuTg7Vomzs"/><div>Introducing Brubakers TV. Today, in association with Cable Guy Audio Visual, we installed Brubakers TV, visual and audio solutions to creatively engage their customers with visuals, audio and digital content. </div><div>They key feature to our digital platform is the ability to login and change any feature in real time!</div><div>This bar, club and venue are constantly looking at cutting edge ways to increase consumer interactions. They are one of the best when it comes to creating memorable nightclub experiences. Brubakers are now running Ireland's real time managed audio and visual content management systems. We also provide real time music solutions to The Vinegar Man and Neptune bars. Well worth a visit to these venues next time you are in Dundalk.</div><div>To get a trial, contact us today www.bcmedia.ie</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BIG CLASSIC DANCE HITS</title><description><![CDATA[We provide background music to many bars and clubs. A popular music category is "Classic Dance" Here is a few favourites from our office today! This category is guaranteed to bring back your youth....And get you in the mood for your weekend night out!10) Paris Avenue - I Want You 09) Big Time Charlie - On The Run 08) Red 5 - Lift me Up 07) Piano Man - Blurred 06) Liquid - Sweet Harmony 05) Shades Of Rhythm - Sound Of Eden 04) Bizarre Inc - Playing With Knives 03) Sound Crowd Orchestra - Sixth<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/bbKDa8DOTB0/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/04/BIG-CLASSIC-DANCE-HITS</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/04/BIG-CLASSIC-DANCE-HITS</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 19:49:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We provide background music to many bars and clubs. A popular music category is &quot;Classic Dance&quot; Here is a few favourites from our office today! This category is guaranteed to bring back your youth....And get you in the mood for your weekend night out!</div><div>10) Paris Avenue - I Want You</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bbKDa8DOTB0"/><div> 09) Big Time Charlie - On The Run</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/__RLzCcioAY"/><div> 08) Red 5 - Lift me Up</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cabDW1j6-14"/><div> 07) Piano Man - Blurred</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gt87dH7vt6s"/><div> 06) Liquid - Sweet Harmony</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RW4YfSxBeAw"/><div> 05) Shades Of Rhythm - Sound Of Eden</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mGNKdhSQ9Po"/><div> 04) Bizarre Inc - Playing With Knives</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLlvYaCZ8Vc"/><div> 03) Sound Crowd Orchestra - Sixth Season</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CNWKGG8mtLc"/><div> 02) Thrill Seekers - Synaesthesia</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/18xVnK-bU4M"/><div> 01) DJ Tonka - She Knows You</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/57GJzNqfZOQ"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BIG HITS THIS WEEK</title><description><![CDATA[With over 100,000 carefully selected music tracks on our system, we constantly update our system. Here are some big hits playing this week nationwide in retail stores, shopping centres, car showrooms, pubs and restaurants10) Imagine Dragons - Believer 09) AJR - I'm Not Famous 08) Sigrid - Don't Kill My Vibe 07) Raphael Saadiq - Good Man 06) Burak Yeter - Tuesday 05) Billon - Slave To The Vibe04) EC Twins - Revolution 03) Palm Trees - Casanova 02) Flo Rida - Cake01) Axwell - I Love You<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/7wtfhZwyrcc/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/04/BIG-HITS-THIS-WEEK</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/04/04/BIG-HITS-THIS-WEEK</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 19:32:28 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>With over 100,000 carefully selected music tracks on our system, we constantly update our system. Here are some big hits playing this week nationwide in retail stores, shopping centres, car showrooms, pubs and restaurants</div><div>10) Imagine Dragons - Believer</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7wtfhZwyrcc"/><div> 09) AJR - I'm Not Famous</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkXYjy6sZ2A"/><div> 08) Sigrid - Don't Kill My Vibe</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xzonQoON9eo"/><div> 07) Raphael Saadiq - Good Man</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZeKaHBMKows"/><div> 06) Burak Yeter - Tuesday</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y1_VsyLAGuk"/><div> 05) Billon - Slave To The Vibe</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p6_3FxyTxLs"/><div>04) EC Twins - Revolution</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wzfAQqm9z4k"/><div> 03) Palm Trees - Casanova</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EiDTdsvOMyk"/><div> 02) Flo Rida - Cake</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rmuudxyM0t4"/><div>01) Axwell - I Love You</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2JzttfbZWpQ"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Music Research: The Facts</title><description><![CDATA[Can background music increase sales? Can structured music engage at point of purchase? Can I create a unique sound for my brand? The answer is Yes! Music can increase interactions between brands and consumers. Music can create a unique sound within your store.Research shows that playing background music content and structured scheduling can increase sales at any time of the day. Let's take a look at the facts:- 76% of retail managers agree that music playing in-store can directly influence]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/02/27/Music-Research-The-Facts</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2017/02/27/Music-Research-The-Facts</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:55:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Can background music increase sales? Can structured music engage at point of purchase? Can I create a unique sound for my brand? The answer is Yes! Music can increase interactions between brands and consumers. Music can create a unique sound within your store.</div><div>Research shows that playing background music content and structured scheduling can increase sales at any time of the day. Let's take a look at the facts:</div><div>- 76% of retail managers agree that music playing in-store can directly influence consumer behaviour. </div><div>- 78% of independent retailers believe that background music will directly influence brand engagement.</div><div>- 88% of staff working in retail stores would prefer to listen to familiar music content as opposed to non familiar music content.</div><div>- 99% of retail staff believe that music playing in stores is more appealing than a store that does not play music.</div><div>- 67% of consumers agree that familiar music playing in-store made the store sound more trendy.</div><div>- 76% of retailers believe they can positively influence product purchase through playing background music.</div><div>At BC Media, we provide cost effective in-store audio solutions from background music to scheduled adverts in-store. The solution is a real time online managed platform allowing retailers to engage consumers when they are most easily influenced, mainly in a point of purchase scenario. This unique management tool allows retailers to create, schedule and select what kind of music you want to play in your stores, and when. With over 8000 units in retail locations globally, BC Media have the equipment, solution and capability to increase sales revenue and growth between retailer and consumer.</div><div>Enjoy free digital music units, free nationwide installation and a low monthly fee per location.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Music Will Increase Sales!</title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself humming to the song playing in the local supermarket sound system? Do you remember tapping your glass with your finger when listening to your favourite song in the local pub?Did you ever hear a song in the petrol station that reminds you of a happy time or fond memory? The next time you hear your favourite song in the supermarket aisle, think about it.This is not a coincidence, There is method to the madness, philosophy to the music, planning and activation]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/11/07/Music-Will-Increase-Sales</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/11/07/Music-Will-Increase-Sales</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:28:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Have you ever found yourself humming to the song playing in the local supermarket sound system? Do you remember tapping your glass with your finger when listening to your favourite song in the local pub?</div><div>Did you ever hear a song in the petrol station that reminds you of a happy time or fond memory? The next time you hear your favourite song in the supermarket aisle, think about it.</div><div>This is not a coincidence, There is method to the madness, philosophy to the music, planning and activation involved.</div><div>We have no éar lids, so any music we expose our customers to cannot be turned off. We cannot turn off our ears. You can look away, but you cannot hear away!</div><div>Music For Pubs, Restaurants &amp; Hospitality:</div><div>When it comes to sound and atmosphere, best practice that is very rare is gastronomy. The vast majority of bars and restaurants are extremely noisy. Obviously, The environment of a pub can be noisy by nature. The hissing coffee machine, the cracking of glassware, the creaking door, the noisy customer. On the plus side, research has shown that customers tend to drink more when loud music is played. Why?. The reason is people tend to speak louder, and tend to spend more time drinking instead of talking. Sounds crazy but it is true! The result is that your customer will have a bad experience within your venue, and this will discourage them from returning in a hurry and decrease the customer loyalty and spend!</div><div>On the other hand, a relaxed atmosphere can slow people down. Music played at a controlled volume can greatly enhance the in pub experience for your customer. Using pre defined music playlists, scheduled music genres and tailored categories, customers can spend more time in a pleasant atmosphere and complete their dining experience. Customers can benefit greatly from a quieter, relaxed dining atmosphere.</div><div>Music. How Does Music Affect People When Dining?</div><div>An interesting study showed that our internal time mechanisms are so deeply affected by music, that we take less bites when slow music is played. The opposite is also true, fast paced music makes customers take faster bites per minute being taken. Music can greatly increase the amount of money customers spend in your venue.</div><div>How To Boost Sales Using Music?</div><div>First of all it is important to realize that music can boost sales, but that does not mean that it will. Many retailers seem to think that playing any kind of music will increase sales and make your store perform better. It does not, in fact, choosing the wrong music, bad sound, or wrong volume can lower your sales quite dramatically. Music has a strong influence on how we feel. For example, our mood can change depending on what type of music is played in your store. Music triggers a customers memory and past experiences to kick in. Retailers know that the psychological state can determine how much a customer will spend in their stores.</div><div>Studies have shown, for instance, that the loudness of the music affects how we per-sieve time. When playing loud music, time seems to pass at a higher pace. This, In turn makes us move through the store faster. You can manipulate the amount of time customers spend in your store simply by turning the music volumes up or down. Having people spend more time in-store can boost sales and increase impulse purchases.</div><div>Thinking About An In-Store Music Solution?</div><div>What do your customers want to experience? What do you want them to do? How will they feel? What would you like them to purchase? How do we pair this and implement this into in-store media. What are the next steps. Who do we ask?</div><div> www.bcmedia.ie partner with you on your in-store audio branding and advertising campaigns. We like to trigger impulse purchases.Our cost effective in-store music system allows the user to create, upload, schedule and distribute audio and advertising content direct to your store and into the minds of your consumer. You can manage your stores from the comfort of your company HQ. This solution is completely managed by you</div><div>Benefits of In-Store Radio from BC Media?</div><div>No outlay costs with free Nationwide installation. Free music units, music updates, software updates and management fee with free onsite consultation. Order today for next day installation at your retail locations.</div><div>For more information contact us today www.bcmedia.ie and experience what in-store radio can do to benefit your business. Most of all, have fun with My In-Store Radio</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Choosing A Music Provider?</title><description><![CDATA[Choosing a background music provider is extremely important! OK, so you have a venue that plays music. You spend thousands each year promoting your weekend music nights. You spend a fortune each year on DJ's, bands and musical entertainment. You invest heavily in your staff, training and customer service.  But sometimes your background music is not profiled to your business goals, brand values and consumer demographics. A free for all of music playing one after the other in no structured order!<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/H7PTkX3y9WM/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/10/10/Choosing-A-Music-Provider</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/10/10/Choosing-A-Music-Provider</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:30:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Choosing a background music provider is extremely important! </div><div>OK, so you have a venue that plays music. You spend thousands each year promoting your weekend music nights. You spend a fortune each year on DJ's, bands and musical entertainment. You invest heavily in your staff, training and customer service.  But sometimes your background music is not profiled to your business goals, brand values and consumer demographics. A free for all of music playing one after the other in no structured order! We once spoke to a publican who loved his music system, but didn't like the fact that remixes of Beyonce and Nicki Minaj were playing at lunchtime when 90% of his customers at that time were over 60 years of age!</div><div>Recently, we have experienced music providers who guarantee 100,000 music tracks on their system. Every number one hit from 1954 to present day. Every hit from every artist from every decade. This is brilliant. In fact this is exceptional. The only issue here is profiling. Are you profiling your venue to play the correct music at the correct time of day? Are you ensuring that the music seemisly transitions ensuring a consistent flow of music at the correct time? The answer is no! </div><div>Take Brubakers in Dundalk for example. This venue has experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years. This super cafe bar, club and late night venue has not experienced growth by simply opening the doors! They have achieved super pub status by working damn hard, and believe us, these guys are good! At Brubakers, Aidan and his team spend may hours each week ensuring that his customers have &quot;The Brubakers&quot; experience from the minute they enter the front door. What these guys have created is a memorable experience every night for their loyal customers in Dundalk and beyond.</div><div>At BC Media, we have worked closely with Aidan and his management team to ensure the correct music is playing at the correct time, every single time. Using an online managed platform, the staff can login to their music system, and select what kind of music they would like to play, and when. Music is a key factor in creating mood enhancing experiences, and the guys at Brubakers have nailed this!</div><div>It is not hard to install a music system into a bar or club. it is not hard to upload 1000's of songs. It is, however, hard to profile the bar and demographics. It is also a challenge to ensure that the music is suited to the time of day, the setting, the time of year and the demographic of consumer to target.</div><div> What we have delivered is a cost effective, easy managed and profiled background music management system allowing 'tweeks and changes' if required within minutes.</div><div>To get a free trial in your venue, contact us today on 015417260</div><div>Check out this promotional video for Brubakers Bar and Venue </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H7PTkX3y9WM"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Background Music For Pubs</title><description><![CDATA[We hope you are enjoying this glorious weather. Check out our latest installation of Background Music. Our installation partner Cable Guy Ltd setup the speakers and The BC Media background music solution allows publicans to create a playlist of any music genre. For more information or a free trial, contact our sales team today on 015417260 <img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/6ZA7LpO8vVc/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/06/01/Background-Music-For-Pubs</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/06/01/Background-Music-For-Pubs</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:44:54 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We hope you are enjoying this glorious weather. Check out our latest installation of Background Music. Our installation partner Cable Guy Ltd setup the speakers and The BC Media background music solution allows publicans to create a playlist of any music genre.</div><div>For more information or a free trial, contact our sales team today on 015417260</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ZA7LpO8vVc"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Behind The Scenes!</title><description><![CDATA[We recently featured The Sunday Business Post. It took us about 3 hours to setup for the 'one' perfect picture.  We are constantly striving to provide cost effective in-store audio and visual solutions, and we are delighted to have our start-up business featured in a national publication! ]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/05/28/Behind-The-Scenes</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/05/28/Behind-The-Scenes</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2016 11:18:34 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_f2938fd52fef4b69945da36ae15458ba~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_0ccdc0b007924c4e956b146a1c83e15e~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_4c1b40f6d384421aa5b80a03159e185a~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_70e71d027355416aa8c4edf33d6e22a0~mv2_d_1836_3264_s_2.jpg"/></div><div>We recently featured The Sunday Business Post. It took us about 3 hours to setup for the 'one' perfect picture.  We are constantly striving to provide cost effective in-store audio and visual solutions, and we are delighted to have our start-up business featured in a national publication!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Enterprise Ireland 'New Frontiers' Programme</title><description><![CDATA[Another extremely busy day for us at BC Media HQ. As we head into the weekend,we have been busy preparing new digital audio and visual units for trial in retail stores, pubs, restaurants and coffee shops next week. We also have some units heading off to warmer climates! (lucky them!). It's a pity we have a post, plug and play system as I am sure we could find a staff member to hop on a plane to install whilst wearing shorts and drinking ice cold cocktails in 30 degree climates! Maybe next time<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_a1512dd61b6c486d8078c7023b9db5ae.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_271/03609b_a1512dd61b6c486d8078c7023b9db5ae.png"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/05/06/Enterprise-Ireland-New-Frontiers-Programme</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/05/06/Enterprise-Ireland-New-Frontiers-Programme</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2016 09:57:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_a1512dd61b6c486d8078c7023b9db5ae.png"/><div>Another extremely busy day for us at BC Media HQ. As we head into the weekend,we have been busy preparing new digital audio and visual units for trial in retail stores, pubs, restaurants and coffee shops next week. We also have some units heading off to warmer climates! (lucky them!). It's a pity we have a post, plug and play system as I am sure we could find a staff member to hop on a plane to install whilst wearing shorts and drinking ice cold cocktails in 30 degree climates! Maybe next time Ryan!</div><div>We forgot to mention earlier in the month that BC Media are participating in Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Programme 2016. We are loving it. New Frontiers is a national entrepreneur programme funded by Enterprise Ireland. New Frontiers is a 3 phase programme providing an integrated and comprehensive set of business skills to startup businesses.</div><div>We have spend the past few weeks with Enterprise Ireland gaining valuable skills enabling BC Media to trade in International markets. We are learning so much from like minded participants and contributors, who equally are excited about the prospect of introducing their business to International markets.</div><div>We will keep you updated on how we are getting on!</div><div>Since we are a music based provider, we usually sign off each post with a bitter music! So, with no introduction needed, please find attached our song of the day from BC Media Solutions!</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pofv_Ee29Nw"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BOI START-UP AWARDS NOMINATION 2016</title><description><![CDATA[Happy Thursday from BC Media HQ. We are sitting in the office today profiling over 480 new and upcoming music tracks on to our online music management platform. Ding Ding, theres a mail. Dear BC Media Solutions,We are pleased to announce that you have been selected for the shortlist for Bank Of Ireland's Business Startup Awards 2016. We are absolutely thrilled to have been selected and shortlisted for this amazing award for 2016. To even been shortlisted is a really great feeling for our new<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9573cf2d22b84e0bb7998fd8838a9a90.png/v1/fill/w_500%2Ch_434/03609b_9573cf2d22b84e0bb7998fd8838a9a90.png"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/05/05/BOI-STARTUP-AWARDS-NOMINATION-2016</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/05/05/BOI-STARTUP-AWARDS-NOMINATION-2016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2016 15:56:58 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9573cf2d22b84e0bb7998fd8838a9a90.png"/><div>Happy Thursday from BC Media HQ. We are sitting in the office today profiling over 480 new and upcoming music tracks on to our online music management platform. Ding Ding, theres a mail.</div><div>Dear BC Media Solutions,</div><div>We are pleased to announce that you have been selected for the shortlist for Bank Of Ireland's Business Startup Awards 2016.</div><div>We are absolutely thrilled to have been selected and shortlisted for this amazing award for 2016. To even been shortlisted is a really great feeling for our new company and small team here in our office in Bray. With approx. 40 new startup's registering each week, and as a small company like ourselves, it is fantastic to witness like minded individuals taking the plunge into entrepreneurship full time.</div><div>In our case, We took the bull by the horns and dived 'head first' into a very challenging, populated and extremely competitive market. We have a unique offering. A cost effective offering but most importantly, we have a unique online management platform allowing retailers to communicate with their customers in real time.</div><div>Our business model is simple. To provide cost effective interactions between brand, retailer and consumer. With no outlay cost, free digital units and free installation, we can guarantee an uplift in sales revenue, brand awareness and growth of your products within the retail environment.</div><div>So, from all of us here at BC Media Solutions, thank you to the international retailers, global beer brands, award winning pub chains and local retail stores for letting us showcase our offering, and allowing us to demonstrate how we can increase sales using very cost effective interactions.</div><div>Finally, getting back to those 480 songs that we are profiling.....Here is our favourite of the day!</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e2IpYd6Pu3s"/><div> BC Media HQ</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BC Media At BizExpo2016</title><description><![CDATA[We were delighted to showcase In-Store Radio and Digital Signage at The BizExpo 2016 at The City-West Hotel Complex. As a new start-up company, It was great to demonstrate how cost effective digital interactions can increase brand awareness, sales and revenue for retailers. We are busy preparing audio and visual units for installation next week. Remember, at BC Media, our platform reliability is our reputation. We offer free installation, free updates allowing retailers to communicate with<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_602bd63f17df4fe0a329e91746379538.png"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/04/21/BC-Media-At-BizExpo2016</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/04/21/BC-Media-At-BizExpo2016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:57:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_602bd63f17df4fe0a329e91746379538.png"/><div>We were delighted to showcase In-Store Radio and Digital Signage at The BizExpo 2016 at The City-West Hotel Complex. As a new start-up company, It was great to demonstrate how cost effective digital interactions can increase brand awareness, sales and revenue for retailers.</div><div>We are busy preparing audio and visual units for installation next week. Remember, at BC Media, our platform reliability is our reputation. We offer free installation, free updates allowing retailers to communicate with consumers in lea time.</div><div>For more information, visit us online www.bcmedia.ie or 015417260</div><div>BC Media HQ!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IT'S A FACT, MUSIC WILL ENGAGE AND INCREASE SALES REVENUE</title><description><![CDATA[ Have you ever found yourself humming to the song playing in the local supermarket sound system? Do you remember tapping your glass with your finger when listening to your favourite song in the local pub? Did you ever hear a song in the petrol station that reminds you of a happy time or fond memory? The next time you hear your favourite song in the supermarket aisle, think about it. This is not a coincidence, There is method to the madness, philosophy to the music, planning and activation<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_0d0154c2b65e4f3482cf89b4a8607247.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/30/ITS-A-FACT-MUSIC-WILL-ENGAGE-AND-INCREASE-SALES-REVENUE</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/30/ITS-A-FACT-MUSIC-WILL-ENGAGE-AND-INCREASE-SALES-REVENUE</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:59:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_0d0154c2b65e4f3482cf89b4a8607247.jpg"/><div>Have you ever found yourself humming to the song playing in the local supermarket sound system? Do you remember tapping your glass with your finger when listening to your favourite song in the local pub? Did you ever hear a song in the petrol station that reminds you of a happy time or fond memory? The next time you hear your favourite song in the supermarket aisle, think about it. This is not a coincidence, There is method to the madness, philosophy to the music, planning and activation involved.</div><div>We have no éar lids, so any music we expose our customers to cannot be turned off. We cannot turn off our ears. you can look away, but you cannot hear away!</div><div>Music For Pubs, Restaurants &amp; Hospitality:</div><div>When it comes to sound and atmosphere, best practice that is very rare is gastronomy. The vast majority of bars and restaurants are extremely noisy. Obviously, The environment of a pub can be noisy by nature. The hissing coffee machine, the cracking of glassware, the creaking door, the noisy customer. On the plus side, research has shown that customers tend to drink more when loud music is played. Why?. The reason is people tend to speak louder, and tend to spend more time drinking instead of talking. Sounds crazy but it is true! The result is that your customer will have a bad experience within your venue, and this will discourage them from returning in a hurry and decrease the customer loyalty and spend!</div><div>On the other hand, a relaxed atmosphere can slow people down. Music played at a controlled volume can greatly enhance the in pub experience for your customer. Using pre defined music playlists, scheduled music genres and tailored categories, customers can spend more time in a pleasant atmosphere and complete their dining experience. Customers can benefit greatly from a quieter, relaxed dining atmosphere.</div><div>Music. How Does Music Affect People When Dining?</div><div>An interesting study showed that our internal time mechanisms are so deeply affected by music, that we take less bites when slow music is played. The opposite is also true, fast paced music makes customers take faster bites per minute being taken. Music can greatly increase the amount of money customers spend in your venue.</div><div>How To Boost Sales Using Music?</div><div>First of all it is important to realize that music can boost sales, but that does not mean that it will. Many retailers seem to think that playing any kind of music will increase sale and make your store perform better. It does not, in fact, choosing the wrong music, bad sound, or wrong volume can lower your sales quite dramatically. Music has a strong influence on how we feel. For example, our mood can change depending on what type of music is played in your store. Music triggers a customers memory and past experiences to kick in. Retailers know that the psychological state can determine how much a customer will spend in their stores.</div><div>Studies have shown, for instance, that the loudness of the music affects how we per-sieve time. When playing loud music, time seems to pass at a higher pace. This, In turn makes us move through the store faster. You can manipulate the amount of time customers spend in your store simply by turning the music volumes up or down. Having people spend more time in-store can boost sales and increase impulse purchases.</div><div>Thinking About An In-Store Music Solution?</div><div>What do your customers want to experience? What do you want them to do? How will they feel? What would you like them to purchase? How do we pair this and implement this into in-store media. What are the next steps. Who do we ask?</div><div> www.bcmedia.ie partner with you on your in-store audio branding and advertising campaigns. We like to trigger impulse purchases.Our cost effective in-store music system allows the user to create, upload, schedule and distribute audio and advertising content direct to your store and into the minds of your consumer. You can manage your stores from the comfort of your company HQ. This solution is completely managed by you</div><div>Benefits of In-Store Radio from BC Media?</div><div>No outlay costs with free Nationwide installation. Free music units, music updates, software updates and management fee with free onsite consultation. Order today for next day installation at your retail locations.</div><div>For more information contact us today www.bcmedia.ie and experience what in-store radio can do to benefit your business. Most of all, have fun with My In-Store Radio</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visit Us At Biz Expo 2016</title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of year where we pack up BC Media HQ and head to The What's What Biz Expo 2016. This year, The Biz Expo is taking place at the Citywest Convention Centre. We will be exhibiting on Tuesday 19th April from 10am-7pm. BC Media would like to extend this opportunity to invite new or prospected customers to visit our stand, and speak to our digital experts in relation to cost saving, consumer facing and revenue growing in-store audio and visual solutions.    <img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_56c634e619074e418a58970484512757.jpeg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/14/Visit-Us-At-Biz-Expo-2016</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/14/Visit-Us-At-Biz-Expo-2016</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:50:48 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>It's that time of year where we pack up BC Media HQ and head to The What's What Biz Expo 2016. This year, The Biz Expo is taking place at the Citywest Convention Centre. We will be exhibiting on Tuesday 19th April from 10am-7pm. BC Media would like to extend this opportunity to invite new or prospected customers to visit our stand, and speak to our digital experts in relation to cost saving, consumer facing and revenue growing in-store audio and visual solutions.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_56c634e619074e418a58970484512757.jpeg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BC Media Making Audio Waves With Retailers</title><description><![CDATA[ BC Media is Ireland's cost effective in-store audio and visual engagement solutions provider. We have created a business model designed to be cost effective. With FREE digital units, FREE installation, FREE 24/7 support and FREE music updates. We offer a no obligation trial of in-store radio. In-Store radio is proven to influence unexpected sales when customers are most easily influenced, mainly in a point of purchase situation. BC Media will visit your company HQ, and will demonstrate and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9623cb1520684deeb10d4add1688c232.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/09/BC-Media-Making-Audio-Waves-With-Retailers</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/09/BC-Media-Making-Audio-Waves-With-Retailers</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:06:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>BC Media is Ireland's cost effective in-store audio and visual engagement solutions provider. We have created a business model designed to be cost effective. With FREE digital units, FREE installation, FREE 24/7 support and FREE music updates. We offer a no obligation trial of in-store radio.</div><div>In-Store radio is proven to influence unexpected sales when customers are most easily influenced, mainly in a point of purchase situation. BC Media will visit your company HQ, and will demonstrate and explain the benefits of using audio and advertising combined to generate revenue and increase sales or exposure of your brand direct to consumer</div><div>Get a FREE trial today by calling 015417260 or www.bcmedia.ie</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_9623cb1520684deeb10d4add1688c232.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BC Media Is Getting Noticed</title><description><![CDATA[ At BC Media, Our goal is to bring cost effevtive in-store radio and digital signage to retail stores, pubs, club and restaurants. This week, we have featured in The Sunday Business Post, Business Plus Magazine and many trade magazines. We have a unique online management toll allowing retailers to completely take control of their in-store marking. To get a free trila, you can contact our sales team on 015417260 or info@bcmedia.ie <img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_5dcdb74ef57b42c0885b42f5f19203be.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/04/BC-Media-Getting-Reviews</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/03/04/BC-Media-Getting-Reviews</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:41:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_f36a68e4ce1241bb811ce7b685445385.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_1f23ade5508547a9837d0491be34dbb8.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_5dcdb74ef57b42c0885b42f5f19203be.jpg"/></div><div> At BC Media, Our goal is to bring cost effevtive in-store radio and digital signage to retail stores, pubs, club and restaurants. This week, we have featured in The Sunday Business Post, Business Plus Magazine and many trade magazines.</div><div>We have a unique online management toll allowing retailers to completely take control of their in-store marking. To get a free trila, you can contact our sales team on 015417260 or info@bcmedia.ie</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What's Hot This Week</title><description><![CDATA[We hope you are having a good week. We are profiling more new music for your customers. At BC Media, we constantly update our music network ensuring your customer get the best audio experience when they visit your store. Here are some big hits playing on the system this week. At number , Baby Bash - Sugar seems to making a comeback! 10) Flo Rida - My House09) Snake Ship - My House 08) Twenty One Pilots - My House 07) Years And Years - Eyes Shut06) MO - Kamikaze05) Kygo - Stay04) Jess Glynn -<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/uo35R9zQsAI/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/02/24/Whats-Hot-This-Week</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/02/24/Whats-Hot-This-Week</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:19:24 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We hope you are having a good week. We are profiling more new music for your customers. At BC Media, we constantly update our music network ensuring your customer get the best audio experience when they visit your store. Here are some big hits playing on the system this week. At number , Baby Bash - Sugar seems to making a comeback!</div><div>10) Flo Rida - My House</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uo35R9zQsAI"/><div>09) Snake Ship - My House</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3mrYxPLSH4"/><div> 08) Twenty One Pilots - My House</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pXRviuL6vMY"/><div> 07) Years And Years - Eyes Shut</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wf_ySBlZjKw"/><div>06) MO - Kamikaze</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVD9j36Ke94"/><div>05) Kygo - Stay</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z9porfO8C_Q"/><div>04) Jess Glynn - Don't Be So Hard On Yourself</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/THeLVhU53ow"/><div>03) Matisyahu - Sunshine</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E_Vt4MlbM0c"/><div> 02) Tiggs Da Author - Run</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hjbHvOolgKo"/><div> 01) baby Bash - Sugar</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6rgStv12dwA"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BC Media Coming To A Store Near You!</title><description><![CDATA[We are delighted to be featured in today's edition of The Sunday Business Post. At BC Media, we are constantly striving to provide a cost effective solution to the retail and hospitality secors. With absolutely no setup or outlay cost, and low monthly rental fee, BC media can guarantee to match or signifigantly reduce the price you currently pay. To get a free trail, contact us today www.bcmedia.ie   <img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_f36a68e4ce1241bb811ce7b685445385.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Barry Clarke</dc:creator><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/02/14/BC-Media-Coming-To-A-Store-Near-You</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/02/14/BC-Media-Coming-To-A-Store-Near-You</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2016 14:42:51 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are delighted to be featured in today's edition of The Sunday Business Post. At BC Media, we are constantly striving to provide a cost effective solution to the retail and hospitality secors. With absolutely no setup or outlay cost, and low monthly rental fee, BC media can guarantee to match or signifigantly reduce the price you currently pay. To get a free trail, contact us today www.bcmedia.ie</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_f36a68e4ce1241bb811ce7b685445385.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Future Looks Bright For BC Media Solutions</title><description><![CDATA[The future looks bright for the guys at BC Media Solutions. Founded in 2015, BC Media is a unique Irish Startup company enabling retailers, fitness centres, pubs and clubs to engage their customer when they are most easily influenced, mainly in a purchasing situation. Speaking to our online blog, BC Media's managing director, Barry Clarke explians that retailers are constantly searching for new and unique ways to increase sales when consumers visit a particular store. How can we manage all our<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_3abc325d2c754da7aada9c9a9c11b7e3.jpg"/>]]></description><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/1/26/The-Future-Looks-Bright-For-BC-Media-Solutions</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/1/26/The-Future-Looks-Bright-For-BC-Media-Solutions</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:10:33 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_3abc325d2c754da7aada9c9a9c11b7e3.jpg"/><div>The future looks bright for the guys at BC Media Solutions. Founded in 2015, BC Media is a unique Irish Startup company enabling retailers, fitness centres, pubs and clubs to engage their customer when they are most easily influenced, mainly in a purchasing situation.</div><div>Speaking to our online blog, BC Media's managing director, Barry Clarke explians that retailers are constantly searching for new and unique ways to increase sales when consumers visit a particular store. How can we manage all our retail locations in real time? How can we 'cut back' on traditional poster advertising and embrace new digital engagement methods effectively with little disruption?</div><div>Marketing managers always ask us what differenciates us from competitors, and the answer is simple. We pride ourselves on understanding what consumers want, and when they want it. Basically, BC Media act as an external marketing team who profile, create, upload and schedule in-store audio and digital signage content and campaigns to retailers locations in a real time scenario. Our unique online management platform allows retailers to manage one or multiple advertising campaigns to retail locations. One of the unique benefits of our solution is the ability to manage any screen in any store with a moments notice. If you have an internet connection.....BC Media have the solution.</div><div>BC Media provide cost effective in-store radio and digital signage solutions. We tailor our solutions to help businesses use digital technology to increase sales. Our style is unique. We are a young, dynamic and a highly motivational bunch of music loving individuals. BC Media are inspirational, aspirational but most importantly, we love what we do! Digital marketing is experiencing phenomenal growth is all markets, and it is predicted that the digital enagement sector will be worth US$20 Billion by the year 2020.</div><div>We have introduced a platform that is not geo locked - meaning retailers can manage all of their International stores at the same time from the comfort of their company HQ. </div><div>With absolutely no outlay cost including free digital units and free installation. We are confident that we can help your business benefit by growing in both revenue and market share, and we would like to help you achieve this goal.</div><div>We build a unique in-store campaign for each individual customer. This is the exciting part of our business as we get to work with world leading brands, companies and brewers on a daily basis, explains Barry. For a free consultation you can contact us online www.bcmedia.ie or calling us on 015417260</div><div>Get selling, see (and hear) your business grow, and have fun with creative, corporate music, visual and messaging solutions from BC Media</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Top 10 Songs Played On Our System Today</title><description><![CDATA[    We are always amazed with the wide variety of music that plays on our in-store network on a daily basis. We have chosen one of our large pub locations in Dublin. here are the top 10 songs that have played this week to their customers.     10. Pharrell Williams - Hunter 09. MQ - Kamikaze  08. Disclosure - Magnets Feat. Lorde  07. Lion Babe - Treat Me Like Fire 06. Major Lazer - Powerful Feat Ellie Goulding  05.Sam Feldt - Show Me Love Feat. Kimberly  04. Kleepup - Longing For Lullabies 3.<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/O9jN3ccO3hc/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Barry Clarke</dc:creator><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/1/22/Top-10-Songs-Played-On-Our-System-Today</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/1/22/Top-10-Songs-Played-On-Our-System-Today</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:56:58 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are always amazed with the wide variety of music that plays on our in-store network on a daily basis. We have chosen one of our large pub locations in Dublin. here are the top 10 songs that have played this week to their customers.</div><div>10. Pharrell Williams - Hunter</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O9jN3ccO3hc"/><div>09. MQ - Kamikaze</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVD9j36Ke94"/><div> 08. Disclosure - Magnets Feat. Lorde</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b_KfnGBtVeA"/><div> 07. Lion Babe - Treat Me Like Fire</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-VET23C-9A"/><div>06. Major Lazer - Powerful Feat Ellie Goulding</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6b9JpBFjd4"/><div> 05.Sam Feldt - Show Me Love Feat. Kimberly</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AoHd5ShDvA0"/><div> 04. Kleepup - Longing For Lullabies</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mu_dr9M2vjA"/><div>3. Julian Cross - Forget Me Nots</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FfZ6BrIcfLg"/><div> 02. Jonas Blue - Fast Car Feat. Dakota</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5yXQJBU8A28"/><div> 01. The Weekend - In The Night</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2iFa5We6zqw"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>In-Store Radio Will Increase Sales</title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to BC Media Solutions. This blog is designed to explain in detail why audio branding is a unique consumer engagement tool. In these blogs, we will detail how consumer trends are changing and how we can help retailers grow revenue and growth in retail locations. How can we increase spend when consumers are in your store?How do we influence un-expected sales at point of purchase?How do we create a unique sound for our business and brand?How do we engage our consumers with 'real time'<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_0003ecdfa55e40309446eb070b5a74ab.png"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Barry Clarke</dc:creator><link>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/1/22/InStore-Radio-Will-Increase-Sales</link><guid>http://www.bcmedia.ie/single-post/2016/1/22/InStore-Radio-Will-Increase-Sales</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:36:04 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/03609b_0003ecdfa55e40309446eb070b5a74ab.png"/><div>Welcome to BC Media Solutions. This blog is designed to explain in detail why audio branding is a unique consumer engagement tool. In these blogs, we will detail how consumer trends are changing and how we can help retailers grow revenue and growth in retail locations.</div><div>How can we increase spend when consumers are in your store?</div><div>How do we influence un-expected sales at point of purchase?</div><div>How do we create a unique sound for our business and brand?</div><div>How do we engage our consumers with 'real time' engagement?</div><div>These are all questions that marketing and brand teams ask on a daily basis. What if we could do this? What if we could do that? Should we spend more on in-store POS? Should we recruit a marketing agency to provide promotional staff to speak with our consumers about our product offerings?</div><div>We can spend hundreds of thousands of euro each year on in-store engagement tools, posters, floor mats, totems, shelf stackers, table talkers, wall decals, shopping trolley badges, promotional staff, brand ambassadors and retail experts.</div><div>1). How much does it cost to design and print these promotional items?</div><div>2). How much does it cost to physically visit each store to install and place promotional POS?</div><div>3). How often do we need to visit the store to replenish the promotional items?</div><div>4). How much revenue is lost ensuring that the POS is still 'up and active' on the shop floor?</div><div>5). How often is the POS taken down and relaced by competitors?</div><div>The question we need to ask is: How do we engage every single consumer when they are visitng our store?</div><div>The answer is: In-Store audio, music and messaging engagement solutions</div><div>Let's take a look at traditional poster advertising. This multi million euro concept has been in retail promotional planning for years. It is a super platform to increase visual engaement when consumers are browsing. Yes, this will encourage consumers to impulse buy, and they will. But, there has to be a more professional, up to date, easy managed and cost effective digital engagement tool on the market.</div><div>Introducing In-Store Radio from BC Media. Cost effective audio engagement has arrived. Did you know that both digital signage and in-store audio are embracing the retail industry and experiencing growth at a phenomenal rate, and we can clearly see why?. Digital signage and audio branding is a cost effective way to engage consumers in a real time scenario and situation. </div><div>Poster point of sale is great, but we need to remember one thing.......consumers can choose not to look at posters, decals and regular POS. They can choose to turn off their eyes, and focus on other related product in the store. One thing that a consumer cannot do is turn off their ears. Consumers have no choice but to listen to the audio ambience that is created on the shop floor. Yes, we can turn off our eyes, but we certainly can't turn off our ears.! </div><div>Imagine a retail store playing absolutely no audio? This unfortunately is the case in many retail stores that we visit. Playing no audio content will only ensure that a consumer will enter and exit the store at a faster rate. What does this say for your brand? What does this say about your store identity? Let's not forget about your most important part of your business......Your staff? Low staff morale, no motivation, no conversation? Research has shown that your staff will be more productive and work at a faster rate when they listen to familiar or popular music that they like, and can relate to.</div><div>What does audio do for your consumer? Research has shown that consumers will spend more time browsing and looking at items when they listen to music that they like. Music releases a stimulant that enhances brain movement, thus increase awareness and growth of sales. In some circumstances, we can determine the amount of time a consumer spends in-store by simply playing audio content scheduled to different times of the day. Audio can influence and encourgae consumers to visit certain parts of your store simply by using structured audio advertisement engagement.</div><div>Yes, we can simply play a radio station in our store. This is cost effective, and we do not have the need to engage a digital audio expert. This is great, radio stations profile each and every song to ensure the listener gets a great aural experience. The downside is that radio stations also play news, weather, jingles and entertainment updates on an hourly basis. This content is so informative for consumers. It keeps them up to date. Radio stations also play advertisements. Radio advertisements are the main revenue stream for radio stations. The other thing that radio stations can do is play competitor adverts. Imagine browsing in your local supermarket and an advert plays for a competitor brand or promotion. Strange, but you would be surprised how many times we encounter this scenario in retail locations.</div><div>So, what can we do?. We can start by creating an audio engagement solution tailored specifically to your business, store and brand values. Using structured audio profiling, BC Media will create a unique management tool allowing your retail stores to be remotely managed by your company HQ. Our unique online management platform allows retailers to login to their profile, create, upload, schedule and distribute content to retail locations. BC Media in-store allows you to manage one, or multiple locations at the same time, and in real time. Imagine the capability of engaging consumers in real time?. Well, now you can! The markets best product at the markets best price.</div><div>Example 1:</div><div>It is 19 degrees outside. Rare for Ireland, but sometimes happens. You decide to get ahead of the competition. You have an advert on 'standby' to play if the weather exceeds 20 degrees. Boom! the thermometer indicates 20 degrees. You schedule content to play in-store advertising 'ice cream &amp; cold soft drinks'. now that is real time managemet! This advertisement can be recycled, and played at a later date!</div><div>Example 2:</div><div>It is heading into a Bank Holiday weekend. You would like to advertise that you have 'BBQ Coal' and 'Refreshing' offers on firelighters and BBQ related products. With BC Media scheduling....this can effective and implimented to any retail location withing minutes. No need for delivery drop of POS or promotional flyers. One thing is guaranteed....every single customer in your store is going to hear this advert. Remember, they can't turn off their ears! 100% engagement with no extra cost! You even have the capability to play happy, mood enhacing music content relevant to holiday periods.</div><div>Example 3:</div><div>One of your retail locations are hosting a special consumer night or fashion show. This store will remain open next Thursday evening to a later time of 11pm. Imagine the capability to remotely logging into this store, and schedule content to play advertising this promotional activity. You also have the capability of changing music genre's at this location only. Fashion shows may require more mood enhancing and up-tempo beats per minute! Make the most of the tools you already have. Again, no cost to schedule this content!</div><div>Example 4:</div><div>One of your retail locations is situated close to a music festival, concert or regular sporting event. So why don't you get behind the gig or game?. The chances are, you are going to be getting extra footfall to your venue on these days. Let's take a concert for example. We could safely say that a large amount of footfall into your store will be by concert goers. An un-expected purchase. Let's take Marley Park and the Stone Roses gig. Our unique platform will allow you to login to that individual store in the locality of Marley Park, and allow you to change the content to play the Stone Roses music for this particluar concert day. &quot;Hey, Welcome to XXXXX retail store. We have some great offers in-store today for 'Coffee and Buns'. Enjoy the concert. XXXXXX, your in-store Stone Roses loving brand&quot;!. Go one step further.....Why not involve 20 stores within 10 miles of the concert venue. Concert goers have to visit one of our XXXXXX stores withing a certain radius to purchase refreshments. So why are we not taking advantage of these impulse buys?</div><div>The difference between BC Media and competitor brands is that we constantly update you on suggested in-store audio promotions that would be beneficial for engaging consumers. Remember, you already have the audio engagement tool playing in your store, so why not make the most of it?</div><div>In-Store Radio is an easy and reliable, valuable and relevant tool for retailers to engage when consumers are in your store. Create a unique sound. Effectively, you can have your very own, dedicated radio station.</div><div>Our business model is simple. With absoluely no outlay cost, we provide free digital units, free installation and free music updates always. Never pay for new music content again. However, we do charge a low monthly fee per location, or per unit used. Advertising content is cost effective, and we can guide you on best practice when creating engaging audio advertising content.</div><div>At BC Media, we like to work on a personal basis with retailers. We will investigate, engage, create and impliment a one stop solution designed for maximum consumer engagement and staff morale boosting benefits. This will guarantee enagement in-store, increase sales revenue and growth for your brand. Get creative, and have fun using corporate music and messaging from BC Media Solutions.</div><div>To find out more about BC Media Soutions, you can visit our website www.bcmedia.ie : contact us on 015417260 : or email us at info@bcmedia.ie</div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div>The BC Media Team.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>