The winner of the nationwide IMRO’s Tune-Up Your Business Award has just been announced as Jacobs Inn located on Talbot Place, Dublin 1. Runners up in the competition are Social Fabric Café in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 and The Dapper Duck in Gorteen, Co. Sligo.
The IMRO Tune-Up Your Business Award is designed to encourage Irish businesses to tap into the commercial benefits of providing music for their customers and employees. The overall prize is worth €4,000 for one business owner to spend exclusively on music/audio visual equipment for their premises plus invaluable advice on how to maximise the benefits of music in their business from music experts at the Listening Suite.
In today’s competitive marketplace more and more employers and business owners are making the decision to provide music for their customers and staff. Music is one of the most common tools used by businesses to create an inviting atmosphere. The Awards programme is open to those currently using music as well as businesses planning to introduce music into their premises in the near future.
The shortlist of finalists were visited by IMRO’s panel of judges, which includes figures from the music and publishing sectors. The judges were looking for untapped potential for music and premises owners with a desire to make music a key feature of their service offering for customers and staff.
“No matter what industry you’re in, everyone agrees that putting your customer at the heart of your business and providing good customer service is a top priority. Whether you operate a hotel, restaurant, bar, hairdressing salon or supermarket, part of this service is about providing customers with music to enhance their experience” – Victor Finn, Chief Executive, IMRO
As winners of the nationwide competition, Jacobs Inn will receive €4,000 worth of audio equipment. Anke Hartmann, General Manager of the Dublin-based hostel said, “We are absolutely chuffed and delighted to have been given this fantastic opportunity with IMRO. We envision great things in the future for Jacobs Inn and will implement our plans for more Music Nights, Open Mic Nights and Karaoke Nights in near future for our transient clientele and locals alike. With this Award we can 100% make it happen. Thank you very much!!”
As runners up in the competition Social Fabric Café and The Dapper Duck will receive €500 worth of audio equipment each.
For more information: https://imro.ie/supporting-music/tune-up/
