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Parents and sleep deprivation: Our top tips for survival

Samuel De Koning
Jan 18, 2023
We’ve put together our most helpful tips and advice on how to deal with sleep deprivation as a parent.
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How to block out noise while sleeping and get the rest you need

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Jan 13, 2023
Do loud neighbors or a snoring partner keep you up at night? Discover how to block out sound when sleeping...
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Your complete guide on how to be a calmer parent

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Jan 10, 2023
Parenting can be stressful, and you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed occasionally. With guidance, you can be a calm and...
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5 tips to brighten up your January

Samuel De Koning
Jan 9, 2023
Shine bright during the month of January with these tips and tricks
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How to cope when your baby won’t stop crying

Samuel De Koning
Jan 5, 2023
We’re going to take a closer look at why babies cry, how you can deal with a crying baby, and...
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How To Overcome Phonophobia

Samuel De Koning
Jan 4, 2023
If you’re finding that loud noises are distressing you to the point of fear, then you may have what’s known...
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Calling all overstimulated parents: Reclaim your calm

Samuel De Koning
Jan 2, 2023
Parent sensory overload: What it is, how to recognize it, and most importantly how to manage overstimulation. 
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What To Look For In Noise Reduction Earplugs

Samuel De Koning
Dec 8, 2022
In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at noise cancellation. What exactly is it? How can...
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How to protect your ears when riding a motorcycle

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Dec 7, 2022
If you regularly ride a motorcycle, it's important to make sure you protect your hearing. Learn how to protect your...
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Why your baby crying triggers your anxiety (and why you can’t help it).

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Dec 6, 2022
Do you feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety when your baby cries? Learn why this occurs and what you can...
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News Year’s noise? Holiday anxiety? There’s a Loop earplug for that.

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Dec 5, 2022
Earplugs that help deal with anxiety during the holidays. From loud fireworks to loads of family time, to sleeping better...
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Popping, pain and pressure: How to protect your ears from airplane ear

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Dec 3, 2022
Occasionally when flying you can feel discomfort in your ears. This is known as airplane ear. Learn what causes it...
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Artificial intelligence is reinventing the earplug

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Dec 2, 2022
We recently released a limited-edition, ultra-rare set of solid-gold earplugs designed by AI. Here’s how the Loop design team innovated...
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Parent sensory overload: Causes and how to take the edge off

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Dec 1, 2022
Sensory overload can be triggered by a number of things including constant loud noises or excessive lighting. Learn more about...
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The trickiest ones to shop for? They love Loop earplugs

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 30, 2022
We’ve paired each Loop product with a Loop user’s profile to provide some gift-giving inspiration this season.
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How to overcome the effects of noise in the workplace

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 25, 2022
With offices sometimes registering noise between 60-65 dB, reducing the impact of regular exposure to workplace noise is important. Learn...
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The real effects of noise pollution and how to combat it

Samuel De Koning
Nov 24, 2022
What is noise pollution? Simply put, noise pollution is the spread of unwanted sounds or disturbances in the environment. And...
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Sensory overload and kids during COVID - testimonial

Dimitri O
Nov 23, 2022
COVID-19 has us all locked up inside, combining parenting, relation and work with little distraction. Sensory overload is a real...
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8 essential motorcycle safety tips

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 17, 2022
Whether you’re new to motorcycling or an experienced rider, keep safe on the roads with our top motorcycle safety tips....
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How To Get Better Sleep By Improving Your Sleep Hygiene

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 15, 2022
Good sleep can improve your physical and mental health. Take a look at our guide to sleep hygiene to discover...
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What are the top five causes of tinnitus?

Samuel De Koning
Nov 14, 2022
Do you ever hear a ringing in your ears? What are the real causes of tinnitus? And how can you help...
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How to prevent tinnitus and protect your ears

Samuel De Koning
Nov 14, 2022
Prevention is the best cure, right? And when it comes to tinnitus, properly protecting your ears can go a long way...
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Tips For Sleeping While Travelling

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 10, 2022
Do you have trouble falling asleep when traveling? These top tips will help you get the sleep you need when...
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How Sleep Apnea Is Affecting Your Sleep

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 8, 2022
Sleep apnea can be a potentially serious sleep disorder. Here’s all you need to know about what it is, its...
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How to protect your ears when flying

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 4, 2022
Discover our tips and advice on how to protect your ears when flying to avoid any discomfort or pain. Read...
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Managing tinnitus? These apps can help it buzz off.

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Nov 2, 2022
If you live with tinnitus then coping tools can make a difference to your quality of life. Discover the best...
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Tired of insomnia? Time to ditch it for good.

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Oct 31, 2022
Are you finding it hard to fall asleep or waking up frequently at night? You might have insomnia. Here’s our...
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Are misophonia and ADHD connected?

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Oct 28, 2022
Is misophonia a form of ADHD? We explore the possible connections between the two conditions and answer all your questions...
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Tips for choosing earplugs for sleeping: Types, materials, sizes, and more

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Oct 27, 2022
Noise can get in the way of a good night’s sleep, but earplugs can help. Check out our guide to...
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Which Loop Earplugs are right for me?

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Oct 18, 2022
People wear Loops for live music and noise sensitivity, parenting and sleep. Use this guide to determine which Loops to use.
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Big news, coming tomorrow

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Oct 17, 2022
We constantly listen to your feedback to develop new, improved products. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s big announcement.
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You asked, we listened

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Oct 11, 2022
At Loop, we want to provide earplugs to suit every situation. We’ve listened to your feedback and heard what you...
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5 Reasons Why People Like Loud Music

Samuel De Koning
Oct 4, 2022
It’s Friday, 9 PM, and the night is just getting started. You’re ready to enjoy some dancing with your friends....
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Noise disturbances - all you need to know and what to do

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 22, 2022
Noise disturbances during the day or night can be a blight on your day-to-day life – whether they’re coming from...
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Hearing loss prevention - our 4 ultimate tips

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 21, 2022
Do you ever find yourself searching for the remote to put up the volume a few bars? Or asking people...
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How to Stop Ringing Ears After a Concert

Samuel De Koning
Sep 20, 2022
If you’ve landed on this article, there’s a pretty good chance you’re hearing a ringing in your ears while reading...
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Background noise driving you crazy? Here are our top 5 tips to get your concentration back

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 19, 2022
Does background noise really affect concentration? 
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What is noise sensitivity anxiety and what can you do to reduce it?

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 2, 2022
Do loud environments often make you feel panicked or overwhelmed? Well, you’re not alone.
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Loop Elements Edition - From Idea to Launch

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Aug 23, 2022
Meet our Product Designer Damien, one of the driving forces behind this seasonal collection.
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Autistic Traits & Sound Sensitivity - What are the traits of autism, and how are they linked to sound sensitivity?

Magali De Reu
Aug 4, 2022
More and more people are being diagnosed with autism: about one in 160 children worldwide has an autism spectrum disorder...
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Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs For Noise Sensitivity

Yagmur Simsek
Jul 29, 2022
Noise sensitivity can cause serious distress and social anxiety. For many people, this means they are forced to wear earmuffs...
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How To Deal With Misophonia At Work: Our Top Tips

Magali De Reu
Jul 8, 2022
Do you have a reduced tolerance to certain sounds, otherwise known as misophonia? Hopefully our blog on common misconceptions about...
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Top 9 Brilliant Misophonia Podcasts To Listen To

Magali De Reu
Jun 30, 2022
If you suffer from misophonia, or know someone who does, you may want to find out more about this disorder...
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The Founders Story

Liesbeth Keuninckx
May 3, 2022
Earplugs, suck! There .... we said it 😜 At least, that's what our co-founders Dimitri O and Maarten Bodewes learned...
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What Is Noise Pollution? Definition, Sources, Prevention & Facts

Dimitri O
Mar 29, 2022
“Noise pollution” is becoming a word that we hear or see every day. But do you actually know what is...
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Motorcycle Riding & Its Impact on Hearing

Dimitri O
Mar 22, 2022
Not many of us stop and consider how or even if our hobbies and day-to-day activities are having an impact...
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How To Identify If You Have Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noise

Dimitri O
Mar 20, 2022
We all live in a noisy world. While we may not always be aware of it, our constant exposure to...
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Noise Sensitivity Impacts The Daily Lives of Many

Ilse Madelein Velema
Feb 25, 2022
For some, everyday sounds seem so much louder than they should. So much so, they can initiate both a physical...
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It’s not you: 7 things you might not even realize are symptoms of noise sensitivity

Magali De Reu
Dec 6, 2021
Feel a sudden urge to leave the room? Avoiding the next family gathering? Can’t concentrate at work? You may not...
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Sensitivity to sound - How to Deal With Noise Sensitivity

Magali De Reu
Nov 24, 2021
Written for Loop by Magali De Reu (bio at bottom blogpost) The past two years have had a huge impact...
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Find out what your relationship is between noise and concentration

Dimitri O
May 10, 2021
Noise and concentration have a complicated relationship. We’ve all been there, it’s time to concentrate on important work but the...
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Looking for the right ear protection from noise? These earplugs have got you covered

Dimitri O
Apr 21, 2021
While many people are extra sensitive to sound, all of us can sometimes suffer from noise overload. Perhaps you’ve been...
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The easy blueprint to focussing at work

Dimitri O
Apr 21, 2021
Having trouble focussing at work for longer periods of time? Focussing on work in these turbulent times can be challenging...
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Focus better on work - 4 easy tips

Dimitri O
Apr 12, 2021
Lapses in focus can affect your work greatly. This is a list of factors at the heart of fragile concentration....
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Always tired? Get the best earplugs for better sleep

Dimitri O
Apr 6, 2021
Need earplugs for better sleep? We hear you. If you’re having trouble getting enough quality rest, disturbing sounds may be...
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Get a good sleep with earplugs

Dimitri O
Apr 5, 2021
Are you getting to bed on time hoping for a good sleep, only to have your sleep disturbed by some...
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Parent suffering from auditory overload? Find your calm.

Dimitri O
Apr 5, 2021
Are you a young parent, suffering from auditory overload and looking to find your calm? Or just sensitive to noise?...
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Is noise stopping you from sleeping? These noise reducing earplugs are what you need

Dimitri O
Apr 5, 2021
We don’t need to tell you how important sleep is to your mood and health. But lots of people end...
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Sensitive to noise? Turn down the volume on stress with these noise reducing earplugs

Dimitri O
Apr 5, 2021
Are you extremely sensitive to or easily triggered by noise? You could be a highly sensitive person (HSP), neurodivergent, or...
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The Loudest Concerts in the History of Rock

Loop Earplugs
May 29, 2019
Rock concerts are loud, with many easily exceeding 100 decibels (dB). It’s only in recent years that bands have had...
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How to avoid hearing damage?

Loop Earplugs
Oct 31, 2018
There are different ways to protect yourself from hearing damage. You can turn down the volume, keep your distance from...
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How is Tinnitus Diagnosed?

Loop Earplugs
Oct 31, 2018
The diagnosis of tinnitus (ringing ears) is usually based on a person’s description. That’s because in 95% of all cases...
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3 Different Types of Tinnitus

Loop Earplugs
Oct 30, 2018
Did you know that there are three different types of tinnitus? Each has its own characteristics. The kind of tinnitus...
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7 Best-selling Earplugs for Music

Loop Earplugs
Oct 26, 2018
If you’re a regular concert-goer, you know that concerts can get pretty loud. Uptill a point where you can’t only...
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What is Tinnitus?

Loop Earplugs
Apr 23, 2018
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition. It’s the perception of sound when no actual external noise...
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Your Complete Festival Checklist

Loop Earplugs
Apr 17, 2018
Festivals are something most of us make elaborate plans for. The scheduling starts weeks (or even months) before the actual...
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5 Ways to prevent a hangover

Loop Earplugs
Apr 17, 2018
The best way to avoid a hangover is without a doubt to lay off the booze. Unfortunately that’s easier said...
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5 Ingredients for a hangover cure

Loop Earplugs
Apr 17, 2018
Last night may have been the most epic night of your life. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite add up to the...
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How to choose the best earplugs for concerts and music?

Loop Earplugs
Apr 17, 2018
Ever felt like you wanted to adjust the sound levels of your surroundings?That’s possible! Wear earplugs!Yeah right! The sound will...
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9 Annoying Sounds That Need To Go Away Forever

Loop Earplugs
Apr 12, 2018
Everybody has their own opinions on the most annoying sounds in the world. Most people hate the wet smacking sounds...
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Musician in an orchestra? Here is how to avoid hearing damage.

Loop Earplugs
Apr 9, 2018
A jet engine 300 meters away. An air raid siren up close. That’s how loud the London Royal Opera House...
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12 Famous Artists With Tinnitus

Loop Earplugs
Apr 4, 2018
No matter how you put it, exposure to loud music for long amounts of time is dangerous. Hearing damage is...
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How do I stop my ringing ears?

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Mar 30, 2018
Sometimes when you come back from a loud party, you may feel something is not quite right with your hearing....
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When does a DJ expire? These 7 DJs over 40 are still fresh.

Loop Earplugs
Mar 30, 2018
In the beginning there was Jack, and Jack had a groove and from this groove came the groove of all...
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7 Of The Loudest Sounds That Shook The World

Loop Earplugs
Mar 30, 2018
As our world slowly becomes more urban, it gets louder as well. More vehicles mean more noise. Higher populations mean...
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Why people wear earplugs

Loop Earplugs
Mar 29, 2018
Have you ever received free hearing protection as you walked into a club or set foot on festival grounds? Some...
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3D Printing Revolutionizes High Fidelity Earplugs

Loop Earplugs
Mar 29, 2018
The list of rock stars with hearing loss isn’t just long – it’s star-studded. Take Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend...
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Test your hearing damage online

Loop Earplugs
Mar 29, 2018
You don’t have to be exposed to an extremely loud noise for a very long period of time to experience...
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What Your Music Taste Says About You

Loop Earplugs
Mar 28, 2018
Have you ever wondered if people judge you based on your favorite music genre? Or are you guilty of doing...
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How to get into Berlin clubs?

Maarten Bodewes
Mar 28, 2018
Berlin is a city that has marked its name in the world as the coolest place for parties and downright...
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8 Incredible Music Stages In Recent History

Loop Earplugs
Mar 28, 2018
Today, a successful performance has got a great deal to do with how visually appealing it is to the audience....
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Loop redefines how an earplug should perform — and look! 

Loop Earplugs
Mar 27, 2018
Preventing hearing loss by making earplugs amazing (Antwerp, Belgium – March 13, 2018) Loop launches a new earplug for music...
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Hearing Damage: Dangerous Decibels In Your Daily Life?

Samuel De Koning
Aug 14, 2017
Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent problem resulting from long exposure to loud sounds. It is important to conserve your...
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Do you have the ears of a superhuman or just an average mortal?

Carla Balaita
Nov 12, 2021
  Let’s find out with the test below. We recommend using headphones instead of earbuds and a quiet room. Once...
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Loop redefines how an earplug should perform and look!

Archetype Themes Collaborator
May 2, 2018
Preventing hearing loss by making earplugs amazing Loop launches a new earplug for music that reduces decibels and looks fantastic....
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Are you ready for awesome nightlife?

Maarten Bodewes
Aug 18, 2016
Hi, We're super excited that we're almost going live! Keep following us via email/facebook and instagram to stay up to...
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Loop redefines how an earplug should perform — and look! 

Archetype Themes Collaborator
Oct 1, 2018
Preventing hearing loss by making earplugs amazing (Antwerp, Belgium) Loop launches a new earplug for music that reduces decibels and...
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Start-up Loop combineert hightech met design in nieuwe oordopjes voor nachtleven

Maarten Bodewes
Oct 1, 2018
(Antwerpen, België) Loop lanceert nieuwe oordopjes die je gehoor beschermen en er fantastisch uitzien. De oordopjes hebben een elegant design, geven een...
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La startup Loop combine la technologie de pointe avec un design unique dans ses nouveaux bouchons d’oreilles pour music

Archetype Themes Collaborator
Mar 25, 2018
Loop lance ses bouchons d’oreilles design High-Tech. Les fondateurs de la startup ont subi en tant qu’étudiant des problèmes d’acouphènes....
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The reality of a workaway

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 8, 2022
Traveling is a big part of who we are at Loop. But we also need to work. And then it...
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Walk & Talk with Serge

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 6, 2022
Want to get to know our Loopers a bit better? This time we’re walking and talking with our product manager...
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Tips for giving tips: How we build a constructive feedback culture

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Sep 1, 2022
When it comes to actually giving that feedback to others, we tend to get a bit nervous. We love giving...
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Loop in the city

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Jul 19, 2022
Having an office in New York has its perks… As our non-NY Loopers found out when they visited in June.Check...
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Looper Story: Meet Maks

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Jul 14, 2022
People are not robots. The hiring process can be stressful. You’re stuck in a room with a serious-looking person asking...
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Walk & Talk with Fan

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Jun 29, 2022
Join us for another Looper walk-and-talk! 👟 This time our Senior Designer Fan Wang answers all your burning questions about...
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Our marketing vision at Loop

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Jun 14, 2022
Our marketing vision explained in under two minutes, just to let you know that... Our team is growing - fast!...
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Working at Loop: The good, the bad and the ugly

Liesbeth Keuninckx
May 30, 2022
Here’s the thing: We all looove working at Loop. And yes, we can tend to brag about all of our...
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Meet our Customer Happiness team!

Liesbeth Keuninckx
May 27, 2022
Loop's Customer Happiness team has its finger on the pulse of what Loop-lovers need. They're always there, helping you on...
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Introducing: Ludovic’s Loop story

Liesbeth Keuninckx
May 25, 2022
Loop is growing. Fast.  In fact, every week we’re seeing new friendly faces entering our offices – which is always...
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The Loop Earplugs Product Vision

Liesbeth Keuninckx
May 17, 2022
We Loopers have come a long way… and we’re just getting started!  In this video co-founder Maarten explains our mission...
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Looper Story: Meet Astrid

Liesbeth Keuninckx
May 11, 2022
Impact. We use this word a lot… because it’s core to what we do. Our earplugs have positively impacted a...
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5 social media trends to watch in 2022

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Apr 21, 2022
Goodbye Instagram filters, hello sales and community growth! Constant change and kaleidoscopic trends seem to characterize the social media landscape...
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Walk & Talk with Michiel

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Apr 15, 2022
We did a walk-and-talk with our customer experience manager, Michiel Knuysen, and covered all the hard-hitting questions. Care to join...
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How innovative can an earplug get?

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Apr 4, 2022
Our product development manager Robrecht Van Velthoven has ALL the answers… well, at least to your burning technical questions about...
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8 employees, 2 questions - part two

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Mar 30, 2022
'Teamwork makes the dream work'. So there's nothing more important than getting along with your colleagues in a nice atmosphere....
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Looper Story: Meet Tiemen

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Mar 23, 2022
Newbie alert! Can we all take a minute to welcome Loop’s newest Supply Chain Planner, Tiemen Serroen! We kind of...
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8 employees, 2 questions - part one

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Feb 28, 2022
Ever wonder what life is really like at Loop? Well, we're here to tell you, it's pretty great. Don't just take...
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Walk & Talk with Stijn

Liesbeth Keuninckx
Feb 10, 2022
Today we put Stijn Ots, our Partnership & Brand Activation Specialist, in the spotlight. The pressure was real but he...
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5 years of Loop

Maarten Bodewes
Jan 16, 2022
Loop started with two people trying to do a hundred things. Five years later, so much has changed. More people,...
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