September 2025

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Save GEMA fees: Guide for social institutions 2026

Social institutions pay twice for music: GEMA fees for public performance and the broadcasting contribution for having radio and television available. These are two completely different charges, each with its own cost-saving levers. Those who clearly separate them, claim charitable status, and switch music in communal areas to GEMA-free channels can noticeably reduce both items, often by several hundred euros per year per location.

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Christmas party in the company: How to save GEMA costs with the hybrid solution

Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes one of the most important events of the corporate year: the company Christmas party. While managing directors and event planners think about the location, catering and programme, one crucial aspect is often overlooked - the legally compliant sound system. Why the right music at the company Christmas party is crucial A successful company Christmas party

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Watch out gym operators: These 6 simple tricks will increase your annual turnover immediately

Find out how gym operators can increase their turnover by up to 33% using scientifically proven methods. These 6 tried-and-tested strategies - from GEMA-free music to video entertainment - ensure longer training times, more additional sales and fewer cancellations. Including ROI measurement and legally compliant implementation.

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Music at the Christmas market: the GEMA guide for your stall

The right music increases the length of stay at your stall, boosts the buying mood and turns an ordinary Christmas market stall into a magnet. At the same time, GEMA fees, tariffs and technology cause uncertainty for many operators. This guide brings together everything you need to know about music at the Christmas market: the legal situation, costs, GEMA-free alternatives, the appropriate sound system for each stall type and concrete playlist recommendations.

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10 Promotional Campaigns to Make Gyms More Well-Known

Competition in the fitness industry is growing - over 9 million Germans already train in a gym. Attracting new members is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive. But the most successful campaigns cost little and rely on creativity rather than a large advertising budget. In this article, we show you 10 proven strategies that gyms can use to raise their profile, inspire members and generate genuine recommendations.

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