Articles by Toby Hoyte
Introducing the very best jukebox in the world
TouchTunes is using next week’s ACOS showcase to unveil the Angelina, the latest ground breaking jukebox from the world leader in digital jukebox technology. Developed in conjunction with Sound Leisure to meet the specific needs of UK operators, the Angelina has the same top earning, consumer friendly interface as its predecessor, the Playdium, while also…
Sound Advice: Chris Black provides his take on future trends and partnering TouchTunes
Sound Leisure’s MD Chris Black discusses the Playdium jukebox, his 30 years in the industry and the challenges facing the sector in 2017.
TouchTunes European MD Alan Newham: Innovation and market knowledge are keys to rejuvenation
TouchTunes believe that the introduction and deployment of the Playdium smart jukebox by Sound Leisure will kick start the process of rejuvenating the UK market.
New business model makes ‘Playdium the box for every venue’
The new 15% business model introduced by TouchTunes in support of its Playdium smart jukebox, is being heralded as the perfect way to refresh estates and to maximise income in the traditionally slower months for in venue, pay to play music.
Freestanding jukeboxes get outstanding results
Sound Leisure has received an incredible response to its two new freestanding jukeboxes unveiled at last week’s EAG show. The New Yorker and the Rocket combine the classic good looks of Sound Leisure’s nostalgia jukeboxes with the latest digital technology expected by pub retail customers. “Orders were taken from a good cross-section of the industry…
Jukebox hits of 2015
Soundnet, the UK’s leading supplier of music to jukeboxes and background music systems has released its annual charts of most-played tracks across its installed estate of pubs, bars and clubs.
Soundnet exclusively supplies music to Sound Leisure jukeboxes. It is also the only music provider licensed by The Official Charts Company to use the singles and album charts on jukeboxes and its soundjack app, which allows customers to choose tracks using their smart phone.
soundjack Wins Most Effective B2B App at EMMA Awards
Soundnet has won its third award in 12 months for its innovative soundjack background music App. The awards were organized by Mobile Marketing Magazine and soundjack won; “Most Effective B2B App”. The Effective Mobile Marketing Awards (EMMA) now in its sixth year, is the world’s longest-running awards programme, celebrating excellence in mobile marketing. Each year,…
New Music Fridays – great news for Soundnet & Sound Leisure customers
Soundnet, the number one supplier of music to the UK’s jukeboxes, is realigning with the global music industry to make their service more exciting than ever for music fans. The global music industry is uniting behind “New Music Fridays” from July 10th 2015, a new coordinated release day for music around the world – and,…
Take the next 6 months off – with a Milestones in Music rental deal
The UK’s number one digital jukebox for the past six years is now free to operate for the next six months in an unprecedented rental deal, which also includes free music. Over 9,000 Milestones in Music jukeboxes have been sold into the UK market since they were first introduced, thanks to the quality build, comprehensive…
soundjack wins leading marketing award
Soundnet’s innovative app soundjack has won a second award, this time at the influential Marketing on Mobile (MOMA) awards. The award was for Best User Experience and Soundnet shared the winning rostrum with other names such as Kellogg’s, the NHS and Mindshare UK. Last year, Soundnet also won the “highly commended” accolade at the Effective…