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Sound Scheduler is a simple software system that
allows a supermarket (or retail store) to record, schedule and play
announcements through their existing Public Announcement system.
What is Sound Scheduler ?
Sound Scheduler is a low-cost solution to recording, scheduling
and broadcasting personalised in-store announcements. It allows
stores to promote their products and schedule announcements at any
time and on any day of the year.
The Sound Scheduler software records messages on a Personal Computer
(PC) and schedules them to play at selected times. The PC sits between
the Public Announcement (PA) system and any music system such as
a CD stacker, cassette deck or radio. PA system announcements still
work in the normal way and take priority over any scheduled messages.
The background music is faded out before a scheduled announcement
is broadcasted in the store.
Sound Scheduler gives the store the opportunity to record and play
unique personalised messages throughout the day using their existing
in-store audio system. Sound Scheduler can be used to broadcast
store services, opening hours, community announcements, “red
hot specials” and promote particular products bringing a personal
touch to the store. Messages can be set up at the beginning of the
week before the store opens eliminating the need to actively manage
the weekly announcements. Staff can schedule when messages are played
and with what frequency such as every minute, 30 minutes, daily,
weekly or just once. The system will schedule and play any sound
file that has been recorded in wave, mp3 or Windows Media Audio
(WMA) format.
Benefits to retail customers
Customers are reminded about the services and products available
in the store. These may include items they have forgotten such as
cosmetics, household cleaners, pharmaceuticals, stationery, birthday
cards and baby products.
| Benefits to the store owner |
- Increased basket sizes and customers spend more time in
the store.
- Department managers can promote stock lines to better
manage perishable goods.
- Enables more effective communication with customers.
- Helps develop a unique personality for the store.
- Stores can play their preferred style of background music.
- User friendly and cost effective.
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| Additional Benefits |
- Ability to link into a central head office system allowing
any announcement to be played in any store.
- Opportunity to negotiate with suppliers to promote their
products.
- Weekly specials can be promoted via professionally recorded
advertisements.
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Cost
The Sound Scheduler package costs AUD$400 (+GST) per store which
includes software, microphone. two RCA audio cables and full documentation
(User Guide containing installation & operation instructions
plus on-line Help screens).
Further details
For further details contact Peter Smidt on +61 7 3374 1361 (Queensland Australia) or send us a message.
We would welcome the opportunity to give a demonstration.
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