That’s because, according to TJ Jacobberger at Inside Scoop SF, music rights managers BMI and ASCAP have grown increasingly vigilant about enforcing their licensing agreements with restaurants over the past several years. Apparently, the two companies, which each distribute the rights to millions of songs on behalf of artists, have sued more than two dozen restaurants for copyright infringement. These violations can be costly. One contentious case from a couple years ago involved Seattle restaurant Ibiza, which had not paid to use ASCAP’s music. The rights managers asked the restaurant to pay a fee of $30,000 as remuneration.

Even if any little restaurant is unlikely to be caught by BMI and ASCAP’s anonymous inspectors, the steepness of the fees makes paying for the rights to use music seem like a relatively easy decision. Rights aren’t even that expensive. BMI’s website quotes a fee of $2.45 per restaurant occupant per year of iPod or CD usage, meaning that even a huge, 200-seat restaurant would only end up paying about $500 per year. Fees do go up significantly, though, if restaurants want to play live music covers, allow dancing or set up a karaoke bar, even for occasional use. (ASCAP does not post rates on its website.)

And the National Restaurant Association has put together an easily comprehensible primer on the subject for would-be restaurant DJs. BMI calls itself a non-profit organization, and says that 87% of its fees are passed on to musical artists.

The other option is to hire a background music company like Muzak, which takes care of licensing itself. But that’s expensive, and offers less individuation than your own iPod. You can also avoid fees if you install a paid jukebox from a licensed operator. But then you run the risk of have music-free periods if customers don’t want to pay for music.

So, to that budding, Taylor Swift-loving restaurateur, we say, play on — after you take care of a little paperwork.

Via: Huffington Post

These horns don't require licenses, but playing music might. Photo: The Chronicle

When I was first working in the city as a young manager, I received a phone call one day from a person representing ASCAP. I had never heard of ASCAP before, but the representative told me that since we played in-house music as well as live music, we owed an annual fee to ASCAP. Being young and inexperienced I thought it was some sort of racket. I blew off the phone call as some sort of scam and hung up on them.

I soon discovered that ASCAP, and their competitor BMI, do not mess around. About a week later, our restaurant received a demand notice for payment of fees to ASCAP.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and BMI are the two largest American performing rights societies, charged with collecting royalties for songwriters and publishers for “public performances” of songs in their respective catalogs. A public performance occurs whenever a song is played on the radio, television, or the internet, and music (live or recorded) in public spaces, such as restaurants.

In recent months, ASCAP has sued at least two dozen restaurants around the country for copyright infringement. The claims stem from the restaurants’ playing of music without obtaining a license from the performing rights organization.

Recently, Foster’s Restaurant in North Carolina was sued by BMI for illegally playing four songs. This netted BMI a total of $30,450.00. BMI had contacted the restaurant on numerous occasions to sign a licensing contract to allow the restaurant to play music, both recorded and live. The restaurant owner wondered why he had to pay over $6,000 a year to have music play in their restaurant.

While many businesses aren’t aware of these rules, entertainment attorneys say that lawsuits to enforce these licensing requirements are increasingly common, and ASCAP’s senior vice-president has recently been quoted as saying that the recent lawsuits are intended to spread the word that performing such music without permission is a federal offense.

Both ASCAP and BMI employ investigators to roam the country identifying new restaurants, bars, and clubs or other establishments where music is used. Venue owners are required to purchase a license, typically for a single annual fee based on the size, seating capacity and type of venue.

Not far behind on the heels of ASCAP and BMI is the NMPA (the National Music Publishers Association) and HFA (the Harry Fox Agency). These organizations have now banded together with ASCAP and BMI to make sure that music royalties are collected and distributed properly. This has been especially true since legal and illegal digital downloading of music has increased.

New and established business owners should consider carefully how music is used on their premises and obtain the necessary licenses. Don’t avoid ASCAP or BMI; make sure you create a positive dialogue from the start. Be sure you are clear if your business and liquor licenses allow you to have live music. No use paying for a license that you’re not going to use.

Via: San Francisco Chronicle

RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh pizzeria owner Robert Royster says he pays thousands of dollars each year to play copyrighted music for his customers. If restaurants and clubs don’t buy licenses, they can end up like another Raleigh eatery, in court facing huge fines.

“It’s very important to us to have the right music because of the atmosphere, and there are expenses that go along with that,” said Royster, who owns Ruckus Pizza on Avent Ferry Road.

Royster says he bought three music licenses to play popular copyrighted songs in his restaurant.
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Shanghai, June 22 – Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM / LSE:MM) a leading global provider of in-store media, digital signage and scent solutions, today announced that CEO and Chairman Lorne Abony will deliver a keynote presentation at the China Luxury Summit 2011 (23-24 June, Shanghai). The two-day event is the most significant gathering of industry leaders focused on the growing luxury market in China. More than 500 luxury professionals are expected to take part in the summit, which will feature presentations from leaders in the retail field alongside forums, exhibitions and an awards ceremony. Participating brands include such global leaders as Dunhill, Ferrari, Porsche, Ferragamo, Gucci, Versace and Swarovski.

China has become an important high-end retail market, reaching USD $10 billion in total retail sales in 2010. Estimates suggest China will be the largest luxury retail market in the world within the next five to ten years. Over the past-five years the world’s leading luxury brands have grown their presence in China and domestic Chinese luxury brands are also emerging. These brands are increasingly turning to in-store media and retail experience design as they build their brands in China.

Mr. Abony’s keynote presentation comes as Mood Media is rapidly expanding its own presence in China. The compay is committed to operating directly in the China and taking a leadership role in the domestic industry.

Mood Media already provides in-store media to a number of global brands in China, including Gucci, Coach, Ralph Lauren and DKNY. On June 15 Mood Media announced it will provide in-store music to luxury retailer Gucci in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Mood Media will provide rights-clearance, music players and manage the delivery of music to all retail stores, including Gucci’s growing retail footprint in China. The music will be the same in each location, ensuring a consistent brand experience across the globe.

“No one is better than Mood Media at extending a retail brand with in-store media, which is why the world’s leading fashion brands choose to work with us.” said Mr. Abony. “Our partnership with Gucci is another example of our tremendous momentum in China.”

On June 6 Mood Media announced a strategic partnership with the China Audio-Visual Association (CAVA) as part of its ongoing strategy to expand in the Chinese market. CAVA is the largest industry association of digital media publishers and distributors in China, and the only national audio-visual industry trade association recognized by the General Administration of Press and Publications (GAPP) of the People’s Republic of China. The partnership opens significant new distribution opportunities to Mood Media and provides access to over 500 leaders in the distribution of audio and visual content in China.

“The continued growth of China’s retail sector along with strong measures now being undertaken by the Chinese government to encourage legal, world-class content and services represent a major opportunity for Mood Media to further deploy its in-store media solutions in one of the world’s fastest growing economies” said Mr. Abony.

Mr. Abony is a successful entrepreneur with a strong track record in creating shareholder value in ventures ranging from online pet supplies to encryption software, and has raised more than $1 billion in capital over the past 10 years. Under his leadership Mood Media has grown organically and through acquisition, including the purchase this year of U.S. in-store leader Muzak. Earlier this year, Mood Media was named Canada’s Fastest-Growing Company by PROFIT Magazine. Mr. Abony is also on the advisory board of Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD) a leading provider in the growing market of closed-loop recycled consumer and commercial packaging.

About Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating through its two principal divisions; In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day.

Mood Media Corporation operates an international in-store media and music retail business with an extensive geographic footprint and a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining

Denver, June 17, 2011 – Qdoba Mexican Grill, known for its wide variety of fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine options, and Touch, the experience design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent. While Qdoba has always featured indie-festival mainstays like Diego Garcia and the Kopecky Family Band, Qdoba now features a new artist each month, selected by Touch to sonically best reflect Qdoba’s artisanal, handcrafted aesthetic and reinforce Qdoba’s passion for ingredients. Every month, Touch selects the new artist, licenses a free download and delivers it to Qdoba’s website via a proprietary web player. During the month of June, Qdoba.com is offering a free download of “Fathers Be Kind” by Ivan & Alyosha, the duo who recently cracked the iTunes Top 100.

“The connection between fresh food and fresh talent is the crux of this campaign. It is the ‘must have’ factor,” said Doug Thielen, Qdoba’s Manager of Non-Traditional Marketing & Public Relations. “We rely on the team at Touch to identify artists with the right sound at just the right moment in their careers, and they have had a great track record.”

As part of their shared commitment to indiesphere talent, Touch and Qdoba partnered to promote many of these featured acts at a two-day event during 2011’s SXSW Festival in Austin, TX. The event was ranked by Pitchfork Media as one “not to miss” during SXSW. The event received 14,000 RSVPs and more than 2,000 VIP attendees sampled Qdoba’s new products.

Touch is currently developing a ‘free download’ campaign for visitors to Qdoba’s booth at the upcoming Village Voice 4 Knots Music Festival in New York City’s South Street Seaport (formerly the Siren Music Festival.) “A well-crafted music sponsorship is good for the recording artist, good for the music label, and good for the sponsor,” said Lorne Abony, Chairman and CEO of Mood Media Corporation. “The key is finding ways to extend the brand story through fully integrated media programs that drive exposure from live events, in-store and online. That is where we shine.”

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase; Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 39 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact:

Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

ABOUT QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL® Qdoba Mexican Grill is an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative flavors. Each Qdoba restaurant showcases food that celebrates Qdoba’s passion for ingredients, a menu full of innovative flavors, handcrafted preparation and inviting service. Founded in Denver in 1995, Qdoba is among the nation’s largest Mexican fast-casual chains with more than 500 restaurants in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Qdoba is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK). Franchise development rights exist for additional Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in areas throughout the nation. For more information about Qdoba or about franchising opportunities with the company, please visit www.qdoba.com.

San Diego, June 16, 2011 –Mood Media North America, a leader in sensory branding services for business in North America, today announced that it has signed a new national agreement with Hooters Management Corp., the Clearwater-based operator of the original Hooters Restaurants, which has grown into a franchised-based chain of over 455 Hooters restaurant locations worldwide.

Hooters, the “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” American restaurant chain, well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, awarded the contract to Mood Media based on the value of its custom music programming, its outstanding customer service and the level of trust Mood Media instills with its clients.

“Mood’s unique offering helps our restaurants maintain an atmosphere of fun and festivity,” said Steve Clement, an Area Supervisor for Hooters Management Corp. “Mood’s custom music programming is a terrific complement to the lighthearted spirit of our restaurants.”

“Hooters is all about atmosphere, and the right music is a major part of creating the right atmosphere,” said Lorne Abony, Chairman and CEO of Mood Media Corporation. “Atmosphere is our stock and trade and we take enhancing the customer’s experience very seriously. Partnering with Original Hooters and delivering on their vision using our expertise is a challenge we’re happy to take on.”

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT magazine, is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music and visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers, with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include:

retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information about Mood Media Corporation, visit www.moodmedia.com, or contact:

Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

Toronto– 15 June, 2011 – Mood Entertainment, a division of leading in-store media specialist, Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), is set to release the latest music album from singer-songwriter Jewel on August 16, 2011. The new album, a collection of original and classic children’s songs titled “The Merry Goes ’Round,” is her second production with Mood Entertainment.

Jewel’s successful debut in the category, “Lullaby,” was released as part of Mood Media’s Fisher-Price Music Series in early 2009. The album’s first single, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” reached #1 on The Top Children’s Songs chart the week of its release.

Ken Cross, President of Mood Entertainment, said “We’re thrilled to be working again with such a talented artist on what’s sure to be another hit.” The versatile singer-songwriter, actress and poet has sold more than 27 million albums worldwide, has seven Billboard Hot 100 hits, a bestselling poetry collection and a new television show on Bravo. The inspiration for her collection of children’s songs is very close to home as she’s expecting her first child this summer. Jewel has been keeping her fans up-to-date on the new album’s progress online at www.jeweljk.com and via Twitter (http://twitter.com/jeweljk).

“By pairing Jewel with Fisher-Price, and using our retail distribution network, we’re creating a market for a fantastic collection of songs that might not have gotten that opportunity in the traditional system,” said Lorne Abony, CEO and Chairman of Mood Media Corporation. “This is a proven approach, and we have more partnerships like this in the pipeline.”

About Mood Entertainment Mood Entertainment, formerly Somerset Entertainment, is a leading producer and distributor of entertainment products, selling more than 19 million CDs annually via its distribution network of more than 28,000 interactive displays in 18,500 high-traffic retail locations in more than 20 countries. Mood Entertainment is a division of Mood Media Corporation. For more information about Mood Entertainment, visit www.somersetent.com.

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT magazine, is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music and visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers, with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information about Mood Media Corporation, visit www.moodmedia.com, or contact: Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

About Fisher-Price: Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) located in East Aurora, N.Y., is the leading brand of infant and preschool toys in the world. The company’s legacy of high quality toys has enhanced early childhood development for more than 80 years. The Fisher-Price Play Laboratory, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, was the first child research center of its kind in the industry. Herman Fisher established the Play Lab to observe real children playing with the company’s toys during various stages of development. The Play Lab remains at the heart of product development today. Some of the Company’s best-known “classic” brands include Little People®, Power Wheels® and View-Master®. Fisher-Price is also a leading developer of baby gear products (infant swings, bouncers, high chairs), as well as a wide array of character-based toys inspired by high quality children’s programming such as Dora the Explorer™, Kung Fu Panda 2™, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Penguins of Madagascar™ and Thomas & Friends™. The Company’s web site, www.fisher-price.com, provides valuable information and resources to parents and grandparents.

“We are delighted by this partnership, and honored that we have been chosen to play a role in the retail experience for Gucci,” said Claude Nahon, President of Mood Media Europe. “No one is better than Mood Media at extending a retail brand with in-store media, which is why the world’s leading fashion brands choose to work with us.”

Mood Media will provide rights-clearance, music players and manage the delivery of music to all retail stores. The music will be the same in each location, ensuring a consistent brand experience across the globe.

“Our partnership with Gucci is another example of our tremendous momentum in Asia,” said Mood Media CEO and Chairman Lorne Abony.” Global brands like Gucci need to work with global partners, and we have the network to support them not only in Europe, the Middle East and Australia, but in key Asian, markets including China, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan.

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

Fort Mill, SC, June 14, 2011 – Muzak, a Mood Media company and the leader in sensory branding services for business in North America, has partnered with Aéropostale, the specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, to provide custom soundtracks at over 1,000 store locations in the United States and Canada. Muzak helped create a new audio identity for Aéropostale and its sister chain P.S. from Aéropostale that fosters a sense of belonging and comfort while adding relevance to the brand.

Muzak was awarded the contract after designing a unique in-store audio identity and custom music soundtrack for Aéropostale’s Times Square location. Recognizable as the former home of MTV’s Total Request Live, Aéropostale in Times Square covers over 18,000 square feet and occupies two floors overlooking New York City’s Broadway. Touch, Muzak’s experience design and sensory branding agency, created three distinct programs for each of three specialty rooms within the store, all of which live harmoniously under one roof and appeal to the broad and international audience that Times Square attracts.

“We could not be more thrilled with the results at our Times Square location,” said Jay Eaton, Vice President of Operations for Aéropostale. “The atmosphere Muzak created received rave reviews from our customers. We are looking forward to working with Muzak to expand this new audio identity across all our stores.” “We are very pleased to be able to extend our partnership with Aéropostale,” said Lorne Abony, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mood Media Corporation. “Aéropostale succeeds by creating a lifestyle brand for its customers, and that is precisely the kind of relationship that our sensory branding solutions are designed to enhance.”

ABOUT AÉROPOSTALE, INC. Aéropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale® stores and 7 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aéropostale™ stores. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aéropostale® maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aéropostale® products can only be purchased in its Aéropostale stores and online at www.Aéropostale.com. P.S. from Aéropostale™ products can be purchased in P.S. from Aéropostale™ stores and online at www.ps4u.com. The Company currently operates 914 Aéropostale stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, 60 Aéropostale stores in Canada and 57 P.S. from Aéropostale stores in 16 states.

ABOUT MOOD MEDIA CORPORATION

Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase. Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For further information:

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact:

Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Mo Honarkar, Chief Executive Officer of 4G Wireless, recognized that creating the right customer experience was paramount. 4G Wireless’ customers spend on average anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour in the stores. 4G Wireless wanted their customers to enjoy a consistent and pleasant experience during their time in the stores. Muzak’s suite of services represents a significant advancement in that regard. “Muzak’s music and voice services not only entertain customers, they also serve to inform and educate,” said Mr. Honarkar.

“We are excited to partner with 4G Wireless to provide an enhanced customer experience,” said Lorne Abony, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mood Media Corporation. “The wireless business is competitive and fast-moving. By adopting our sensory branding solutions, 4G can foster a positive in-store experience, which should help enhance sales and build long-term customer relationships.”

About 4G Wireless

Founded in Southern California in 2006, 4G Wireless, a Premium Retailer for Verizon Wireless, has continually endeavored to be a driving force in the wireless industry. Today, 4G Wireless continues to grow throughout the Western United States with more than 140 locations open in California and Nevada. Through the 4G team and their combined communications knowledge and experience, 4G Wireless successfully strives in today’s ever-changing wireless industry.

About Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase. Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For further information:

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact:

Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Paris, June 10 2011 – More shoppers across France will be able to purchase games and music as DEM Multimedia has signed a distribution agreement with Mood Entertainment, a leading producer and distributor of speciality music and casual PC games. Mood Entertainment’s products are sold using interactive displays in retail stores with high shopper traffic that allow customers to sample content prior to purchase.

DEM Multimedia is a distributor that specializes in the distribution of games, home entertainment, and consumer electronics. In 2010 the company distributed millions of CDs and DVDs throughout the country, filling more than 600 orders every business day to department stores, hypermarkets, and specialized retailers across France.

‘The retail industry in Europe is increasingly recognizing that consumers purchase more, and more often, when they have the opportunity to sample content at the point-of-purchase,’ said Ken Cross. ‘Our agreement with DEM Multimedia increases the number of shoppers in France who can benefit from our interactive displays.’

This deal will give Mood Entertainment access to 50% more hypermarkets in France, including such household names as the Carrefour Market, Leclerc and Intermarché (ITM).

‘France is the largest market for Mood Entertainment after the United States, and this partnership simply adds more velocity to our growth in the country, and in Europe.’ said Lorne Abony, CEO of Mood Media Corporation.

About Mood Entertainment

Mood Entertainment, formerly Somerset Entertainment, is leading producer and distributor of specialty music and PC casual games selling more that 19 million CDs annually. Mood Entertainment’s distribution network encompasses more than 28,000 interactive displays in 18,500 high-traffic retail locations in more than 20 countries. Music labels include diverse collections of concept-based music compilations, and casual games include franchise titles from major game developers including PopCap, BigFish, Encore and iWin. Titles are sold using unique interactive displays that allow for sampling at the point-of-sale.

Mood Entertainment is a division of Mood Media Corporation. For more information on Mood Entertainment visit www.somersetent.com.

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

London – June 9, 2011 – Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), a leading in-store media specialist, has won a contract to supply Duty-Free retailer Aelia with bespoke in-store music to play across its European and Asian retail outlets.

The music will be broadcast across 168 Aelia outlets in 28 airports in the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Hong Kong.

Mood Media worked with Aelia to create a pleasant and relaxing experience for shoppers prior to flying, through the use of a tailored playlist of over 2000 soothing and uplifting songs by international artists.

Particular emphasis has been placed on outlets in the Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports in France to complement and enforce its signature ‘Buy Paris Duty Free’ brand.

The aim of Mood Media’s music programme in these airports is to create a typically Parisian ambiance with four key genres to fit with the outlet environment: happiness (a selection of upbeat, modern pop tracks), travel (captivating tracks centred on exploration and foreign lands), comfort (relaxing lounge tracks) and Paris (a glamorous musical vision of the capital city).

Lorne Abony, CEO and Chairman of Mood Media Corporation, said: “Audio solutions help brands speak to their customers. We are thrilled to have been able to work with Aelia to develop a ‘musical identity’ which is recognisable across its global retail network.

“By entering into a highly emotive and sensorial environment where the music is designed to complement the look and feel of the retail outlet, its customers are provided with a heightened shopping experience.”

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

About Aelia With sales of 681 million euros and 168 sales outlets, Aelia is one of the leaders in the Travel Retail sector, Operating in Duty Free environments, Aelia Group has a wide range of activities (perfumes & cosmetics, alcohols & tobacco, gourmet foods, multimedia, fashion & accessories) in major travel networks, in particular in airports, and provides tailored retail solutions according to the specific needs of each environment.

Shanghai, June 6, 2011 – Mood Media, a leading in-store music provider, has partnered with the China Audio-Visual Association (CAVA), the largest industry association of digital media publishers and distributors in China. CAVA is the only national audio-visual industry trade association recognized by the General Administration of Press and Publications (GAPP) of the People’s Republic of China. Together with the Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC) and the China Audio Visual Copyright Association (CAVCA) also operating under the auspices of the GAPP, the CAVA membership covers nearly all digital content distribution in China.

An important part of CAVA’s mission is to accelerate the availability of high quality, legal content in the Chinese market by advancing commercial opportunities for and between member companies such as Mood Media. As the first and only foreign member, Mood Media is now well positioned to establish relationships with all of the key players in the Chinese digital content industry. CAVA will also act as a communications bridge between Mood and the Chinese government, further raising awareness of Mood Media and its in-store music solutions in the market.

“The continued growth of China’s retail sector along with strong measures now being undertaken by the Chinese government to encourage legal, world-class content and services represent a major opportunity for Mood Media to further deploy its in-store media solutions in one of the world’s fastest growing economies” said Lorne Abony, CEO of Mood Media. “We are deeply honored to have the opportunity to partner with CAVA,” he added.

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

New York, June 3, 2011 – Muzak, Whitesmith Entertainment and fashion designer John Varvatos celebrated the release of Rock & Roll Submarine, the first new release in 16 years from alternative rock band Urge Overkill. Nearly two decades after Exit the Dragon (Geffen) and their popular Pulp Fiction cover, “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,” founding members Nash Kato and Eddie Roeser have reformed the band that sold over 2.5 million albums and epitomized rock star personality in the early 90s.

The experience design team within Muzak, called Touch, helps retailers and retail brands evaluate, design, and implement sensory-marketing solutions. On behalf of contemporary high-end fashion client John Varvatos, and in partnership with Whitesmith Entertainment, the design team used social media to spread the word and build excitement leading up to the album launch.

The week before its May 10th release, the design team previewed Rock & Roll Submarine at Johnvarvatos.com, on the John Varvatos Facebook page and on JV’s Funhouse, the Varvatos blog. The campaign culminated in an invitation only, live music event at the flagship boutique of high-fashion menswear designer John Varvatos in New York City’s Bowery district at the former site of the famed CBGB music club. “Fashion and music unite Urge Overkill and John Varvatos,” said Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment. “The collaboration was a no brainer for us. Urge brings a timeless rock-n-roll edge to John’s amazing high-end men’s fashion, resulting in a phenomenal event.”

Tor Caracappa, Varvatos’ Head of Visual, said “We exposed a ton of people to the real rock ethos of the John Varvatos brand, and gave them a memorable experience in the process.”

Lorne Abony, CEO and Chairman of Mood Media said, “Creating strategic content partnerships like this is what we are all about. In this instance, we were able to leverage our deep music industry relations and our knowledge of the John Varvatos brand to create a strategic relationship that was a win-win for all parties.”

About Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating through its two principal divisions; In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact:

Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

About John Varvatos

Launched in 2000 with a collection of tailored clothing and sportswear, John Varvatos now represents an entire lifestyle that includes belts, bags, footwear, eyewear, luxury skincare and fragrances (including one for women), as well as the younger, edgier John Varvatos « USA Collection and Converse by John Varvatos, clothes for guys and girls. The designer has been recognized three times by the CFDA with an American Fashion Award for New Menswear Designer (June 2000) and Menswear Designer of the Year (June 2001 and June 2005) and was honored as GQ’s “Designer of the Year” in 2007. The collection is distributed in freestanding John Varvatos boutiques across the US, as well as in better specialty stores throughout the world. www.johnvarvatos.com

About Whitesmith Entertainment

Whitesmith Entertainment is a full-service talent management firm based in Los Angeles and New York, spanning the music, comedy, film, and TV industries. We take pride in working with artists who have a unique voice, style and meaning to their fans. Whitesmith balances a youthful edge while maintaining a deep knowledge within the fields of touring, merchandising, online marketing, social networking, branding, sponsorship, as well as physical and non-traditional content releases. Whitesmith Entertainment is available for outside consulting services in all areas of artist development, content releases, touring services, and online marketing.

London, June 8 2011 – Shoe retailer ECCO is adding enhanced, state-of-the-art visuals to its current in-store solutions, provided by Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), to entice its customers with a multi-sensory shopping experience.

Mood Media, a leading in-store media specialist, is set to provide individually tailored audio and visual solutions to over 300 of its stores worldwide using its unique TeamCo software.

Mood Media already provides ECCO stores with a customised in-store music channel which plays a classy mix of chilled lounge tracks, to relax customers and entice them to stay for longer.

After seeing the visual solutions Mood Media currently provides to its other clients, including Virgin Megastore and Yves Roches, ECCO has asked Mood Media to add new in-store visuals to its stores. This will form a fully integrated in-store media system called ‘ECCO Media.’

Mood Media’s cutting edge TeamCo software platform will ensure that all of the in-store audio and visuals can be scheduled, managed and broadcast from one place, allowing ECCO to have full control over the system.

ECCO will be provided with LCD screens broadcasting eye-catching content tailored to the brand’s customer demographic. As well as showcasing the store’s latest product ranges, Mood Media’s creative team will establish creative new content ideas to promote its products that reflect the ECCO brand. This replaces ECCO’s former in-store TV channel, which did not update in line with brand promotions.

Lorne Abony, CEO and Chairman of Mood Media Corporation, said: ‘Working with an established brand like ECCO across our worldwide network is an incredibly exciting opportunity for us.

‘Developing our client relationships and adding additional media services to our customer’s in-store network is of the utmost importance to our client centric approach.’

Peter Hansen Guldbrandt, Global Concept Manager at ECCO, said: ‘We were extremely impressed with the audio services previously provided by Mood Media and it was therefore a natural decision to ask them to install our new visual systems.

‘We hope that being able to combine two types of in-store media will be a fantastic way of enhancing the ECCO brand even further.’

About Mood Media Corporation Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada’s fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine is a leading in-store media specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase.

Operating its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000 commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation’s products and services reach 150 million people every day in a broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual dining.

For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact:

Jeremy Jacobs Fleishman Hillard Inc. (New York) +1-212-453-2498 jeremy.jacobs@fleishman.com

Alan O’Sullivan Fleishman-Hillard (London) +44 20 7395 7017 alan.osullivan@fleishmaneurope.com

About ECCO

For 48 years, it has been ECCO’s aim to produce high-quality, casual comfort shoes with optimum fit.

We are a medium-sized family business, proud of our heritage and with a strong platform because our products are relevant in today’s world. Our customers look for quality, reliability and stylish comfort and they get all this from ECCO.

With more than 17,000 employees from over 50 countries, ECCO is a genuine multinational business and reflects a mix of nationalities, cultures, languages and backgrounds. ECCO believes that in order to deliver perfect quality we must control every part of our business. For this reason, it is ECCO designers who develop our collection, ECCO tanneries which produce the leather for our shoes and ECCO shoe factories that make the shoes which are sold in ECCO stores around the world.

For more information about ECCO, please contact: Peter Hansen Guldbrandt Global Concept Manager Tel: +45 7491 1331