Introducing Control Play’s Trending View: The Smarter Way to Stay in Tune
Staying current with your customers’ music preferences is harder than ever. Gone are the days when a hit song took months to climb the charts. Today, a TikTok dance challenge, a viral video, or a movie soundtrack can shift tastes overnight.
So how do you keep up, and make sure the music in your venue reflects what your guests actually want to hear?
That’s where Control Play’s Trending View comes in.
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What Is Trending View?
Control Play’s new Trending View feature is designed to help businesses like yours stay in sync with music trends, without spending hours sorting through charts or guessing what’s hot.
Trending View shows you what’s resonating right now, helping you build playlists around real-time cultural moments. Whether it’s a viral hit or a fresh new video, you’ll know exactly what your guests are already excited about, and be ready to play it.
Why It Matters for Bowling Centers, Skate Rinks, and FECs
When guests walk through your doors, they’re not just looking for a game or a meal, they’re looking for a vibe. Music helps shape that vibe, and music videos elevate it even further. Playing trending content that people recognize and enjoy instantly makes your space feel more relevant, modern, and memorable.
- Save Time – Skip the guesswork with curated playlists
- Play What’s Popular – Instantly tap into trending music and videos
- Keep Guests Engaged – Match their expectations and energy
A Hit at Trade Shows
Our Chief Playlist Officer, Adam Melrose, has been hearing a lot of buzz about Trending View at recent trade shows. Across industries – from family entertainment centers to hospitality venues – operators are excited about how intuitive the feature is and how it helps them deliver a more current, engaging experience for their guests.
Built for the Business of Bowling
Trending View is just one of many features Control Play offers to help you deliver a high-energy, on-brand experience. From customizable playlists to screen-ready video integrations, we build our tools specifically for hospitality and entertainment venues.
If you’re ready to move beyond background music and give your guests what they actually want to hear, we’ll help you make it happen.
Want to see Trending View in action?
Request a demo and explore how easy it is to level up your entertainment strategy.
