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Tune-teractive
Companies use music to boost retail and brand experiences.
Trend
What is the Tune-teractive trend?
Tune-teractive: Traditionally, retail establishments use music to create a positive and brand-resonating atmosphere for shoppers, but now, an increasing number of retailers are using it as an interactive part of the shopping and brand experience. Allowing customers to choose which songs they'd like to hear while shopping or to sample a new tune that is accompanied by an interactive application are some of the ways brands are creating brand experiences that stand out above the competition.
Trend themes
Themes within the Tune-teractive trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherInteractive Music in Retail
Retail stores are implementing interactive music features that allow customers to choose their own songs and engage with the brand, creating unique shopping experiences.
Music and Fashion Integration
Companies are merging the worlds of music and fashion by incorporating music into the clothing shopping experience and using RFID technology to play related tunes in-store.
Imaginary and Fun Brand Campaigns
Brands are creating fun and whimsical campaigns that involve imaginary lands, characters, and unique experiences to promote their products and engage with customers.
Industry implications
What the Tune-teractive trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookRetail Industry
Retailers can adopt new ways to engage with customers and create unique store experiences through interactive music features and other technology.
Fashion Industry
Fashion companies can integrate music into the shopping experience and use interactive technology to engage with customers in-store.
Marketing and Advertising Industry
Marketing professionals can create imaginative and fun campaigns that capture consumers' attention and lead to increased brand engagement and sales.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Tune-teractive
Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 22%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Tune-teractive trend
5 featured examples from Dec 6, 2011 to Feb 10, 2012Imaginary Chocolate Lands
Cadbury's Joyville Promotes the New Dairy Milk Bubbly
The confectionery industry can explore the creation of immersive brand experiences and storytelling campaigns inspired by imaginary chocolate lands.
Musical Retail Displays
Calvin Klein Sound Installation Offers Customers an Audio Experience
By incorporating music and interactive displays into retail environments, fashion brands like Calvin Klein have the opportunity to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
Crowdsourced Shopping Playlists
Gap Store in San Francisco Lets Customers Choose In-Store Music
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology-driven features, like crowdsourced music playlists, into retail stores to attract and engage customers in a unique way.
Musical Fitting Rooms
Listen to What you Wear When StarHub Music Store Merges Tunes with Style
The fashion industry can leverage music-driven shopping experiences to engage consumers and drive sales through unique and personalized experiences, and to integrate technology to…
Melodical Sports Complexes
Coca-Cola Beatbox Pavilion Will Double as a Musical Instrument
The interactive and music-centric elements of the Coca-Cola Beatbox pavilion present opportunities for event planning and design companies to create innovative and engaging experi…