consistent in-store experiences that amplify your brand.

Curated background music and digital signage, backed up by expert support.

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    Music & signage designed to reflect your brand.
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    Expert curation, reliable hardware & 24/7/365 support.
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    Centralised control across every location.
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Background music and playlist curation

Music that  moves people & strengthens your brand.

Our musicologists curate playlists backed by data to create brand-aligned soundtracks that enhance the customer experience.

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    Designed to support specific outcomes such as energy or dwell, leading to better business outcomes.
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    Updated and refined consistently to keep your brand sound fresh.
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    Optimised for mood, tempo and brand feel.
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Visual branding and digital signage

Effortless digital signage that elevates your brand.

Startle helps brands manage impactful visual content across all locations globally, from custom TV channels to fully managed signage schedules.

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    Branded TV channels designed to reflect your visual identity.
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    Fully managed or self-serve signage scheduling, messaging and promotions, tailored to venue type.
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    End-to-end AV support with reliable installation and monitoring.
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Reliable hardware and installation

Zero hassle, high reliability and fast rollout.

Startle provides the hardware, installation and automated monitoring so switching and setup is seamless.

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    Plug-and-play Startle Player with professional installation.
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    Relentless Support™ responds within minutes, 24/7/365.
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    Works with most existing audio setups.
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Centralised control

Manage music and signage for every site from one place.

Our Studio platform gives head offices complete control and visibility, allowing on-site flexibility where needed.

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    Manage the music and digital signage for all your sites in one place.
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    Real-time visibility and performance insights.
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    Granular, role-based permissions prevent staff overrides and any interference.
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"From my first interaction with Startle I have been very impressed with the understanding they have of what we're looking for. Creating a 'vibe' or environment within a space is something quite hard to explain but the support and reactivity they gave throughout the curation process was incredible."

Joe Gilbert

Head of Business Development

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Why hundreds of hospitality and retail brands choose Startle.

Before
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Red cross icon Store teams pick their own music, creating unpredictable experiences.
Red cross icon Generic playlists weaken the brand atmosphere.
Red cross icon Music and signage run on separate systems.
Red cross icon Frequent hardware faults cause downtime.
Red cross icon Support is slow or hard to reach.
Red cross icon Switching providers feels risky.
After
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Green check icon Head office controls music and signage for all sites, or lets Startle manage it for them.
Green check icon Playlist schedules are carefully crafted to reflect brand feel and customer mood.
Green check icon One unified system replaces multiple suppliers.
Green check icon Reliable hardware with proactive monitoring.
Green check icon Relentless Support™ responds within minutes, 24/7/365.
Green check icon Fast onboarding and installation make switching smooth.

"Startle worked closely with us to tailor curate playlists that are perfect for our customers and our store colleagues. They really invested in understanding Charles Tyrwhitt as a brand and used this to create a strong and varying soundtrack that matched our customers shopping habits throughout the day."

Nicola Wright

Visual Merchandising Coordinator

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Heard enough?

Get in touch to find out how our strategic audio visual solutions can make your brand unforgettable.

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