Author: Jim Juniper

A customized dish at the bar

Music

Top Hospitality Trends for 2026

Person reading at the bar

Food for thought

What Control Play Readers Read Most This Year

Friends at a Christmas Party

Music

Turn Holiday Parties Into Year-Round Business

Bar Friends hanging out

Playlists

Stop the Playlist Loop and Switch to Curated Music Built for Venues

Halloween Party

Music

What Halloween Said About Your Year-Round Music Strategy

Pumpkins in front of a bar

Tips

How Multi-Venue Brands Keep Energy Consistent Across Hundreds of Locations

Paper bag on a commercial counter waiting for pickup

Food for thought

Hybrid Hospitality: Great at Home, Unmissable In Person

Bowling team

Bowling Music

How to Fill Your Bowling Leagues

Coworkers sharing some drinks

Tips

How to Attract Professional Groups, Rec Teams & Associations for Meetups