I posted this question on the XM board, but got no response, so I'll try here. I got to thinking about this today when I was at a local Sonic restaurant. They have their own radio network that plays a mix of pop, rock, country, and soul from the 60's to now. Also, I work at Lowe's part time and they have their own radio network that is an AC mix from the 60's to now. Another is Hobby Lobby, who has a radio network with soft AC Christian instrumental music. I know that the music in some stores may come from a satellite network while others may actually come from CDs that are produced for the chain and are not a real radio network. A lot of these will also have ads for the store or restaurant mixed in with the music
I have a few questions: First of all, what chains of stores or restaurants actually have their own satellite network for music and/or ads in their stores, and which ones use CDs? Also, for the ones that actually have their own satellite network, are these carried by Sirius/XM, Muzak, or some other source? Finally, is there a website that would list these networks and what their formats are? Thanks for any information.
I have a few questions: First of all, what chains of stores or restaurants actually have their own satellite network for music and/or ads in their stores, and which ones use CDs? Also, for the ones that actually have their own satellite network, are these carried by Sirius/XM, Muzak, or some other source? Finally, is there a website that would list these networks and what their formats are? Thanks for any information.