Emstream packs a punch at Justin Hemme’s fabulous Ivy The best venue in Australia deserves the best music and the most flexible system to drive it. It’s no mistake that Emstream has been looking after all the Merivale venues for many years, but Ivy presented a whole new level of complexity… Working closely with Justin, Emstream has installed no fewer than eight separate music channels in the venue, each one crafted to provide a totally distinct customer experience. The result, as anyone will tell you, is a night to remember! Hugo’s new Manly flagship grooves to Emtunes The boys from Melbourne expanded their incredibly successful Hugo’s brand recently by adding a gorgeous new restaurant and bar on Manly Wharf. Featuring stunning views right up the harbour and the impeccable standards of food, cocktails and ambience that Hugo’s is well known for, this purpose-built extravaganza instantly became Sydney’s new sizzling hot spot. Naturally a venue that offers only the very best of everything – including the vibe – needed Emtunes custom music solution. Emstream soon to launch Emselect Digital Touchscreen Jukebox Can’t say too much but for those who wish they could have a jukebox with the style and music quality offered by Emtunes (and there are many who are fed up with the clunky old things currently available out there!), help is on it’s way. Emselect will provide the right balance between handing over control of the music selection to the punters, and making sure they don’t stray too far from the venue’s desired ambience. It’s all about programming and management software and only Emstream has the smart to deliver. Watch this space or call us for the latest. Want to install widescreen TVs AND save the planet? Emstream is often called upon to advise on the best screens for installation, and asked about the Plasma vs LCD debate. Rather than wading into a comparison of the many pros and cons of each, let’s just look at the green-ness of the options. Greenpeace has studied the issue extensively, looking at construction materials, manufacturing, running power requirements, recyclability and more. Samsung and Toshiba came out tops in the study, followed by Sony.(Oh, and LCD is a slightly more energy-efficient way to display higher resolutions). Nielsen launches out-of-home audience measurement tools USA: Nielsen and Integrated Media Measurement Inc. recently announced a service measuring out-of-home TV ratings. This reflects the growing importance of private TV networks in pubs, clubs and retailers such as those being built by Emstream. "Through our A2/M2 initiative we are committed to 'following the video' wherever it goes and measuring out-of-home viewing is a critical component of that commitment," said Sara Erichson, Executive Vice President, Client Services, Nielsen Media Research North America. Tellingly the first client for the service is media buying giant Zenith Media. Advertisers are clearly taking notice of these new networks.