Blogs
How does today’s consumer embrace brand entertainment?
An audience born in a world of high-end video game experiences at home has driven a demand for engagement and gamification when they are out.
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Let’s reimagine convenience where we live, work, learn and play
by Alex McCandless — SVP, Marketing, Worldnet Payments
Consumer adoption of new technology is being put to the test with this season's pent-up demand for travel and hospitality combined with the return to work and…
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OOH entertainment: The new media, tech battleground?
Major acquisitions and mergers are creating giant consortiums that will look to define their entertainment holdings, creating a franchised ecosystem.
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‘The Automat' movie finally gives our pioneering institution its due
by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com
The benefits that were provided through the Automat have been spoken of often, but here is a comprehensive revealing of how and why this was accomplished, a…
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LBE investment emerges: Can players learn from past mistakes?
The failure of the NBA Experience, followed by GameWorks, has hammered home the need for a professional and experienced approach to the deployment of…
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How partnering with vending operators helps businesses thrive amid supply chain woes
by Bryan Hebert — Executive Vice President of Sales, Nayax
Small businesses are finding that hosting vending machines allows for diversification of product offerings and enables them to introduce products to new…
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OOH video entertainment rises on multiple fronts
Classic, sports and retro arcade themes are emerging in new video games extending well beyond traditional arcades.
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Top 5 coffee trends of 2022
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Quality and convenience are the driving forces behind the top coffee trends of 2022. The coffee market must provide options that taste great, are easy to whip…
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Frictionless payment: Are amusements leading or following today’s consumer?
The move towards e-payment and contactless connectivity of facility management has accelerated at an amazing pace since the start of the pandemic.
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Live OOH experiences jump into the exciting post pandemic entertainment mix
Live experience with digital interactivity has emerged in a big way in the amusement space, but is only one of a number of technology innovations in the works.
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How vending can support sustainability in the workplace
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
Thanks to new technology, there are several ways vending can help organizations looking for ways to improve workplace sustainability.
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Commuter food trends for 2022, and how vending can improve employees’ lives
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
Healthy vending solutions at work allow commuters to have health-conscious foods and lunches that they will keep coming back to.
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Mixed reality jumpstarts gamification on numerous entertainment fronts
The marriage of interactive game elements into the physical entertainment space has clearly gained momentum.
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The 'ins and outs' of EMV: What you need to know
by Carly Furman — CEO, Nayax
Card brands are mandating EMV to be required for unattended contactless (tap cards and NFC) transactions and recommended for contact transactions.
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Changing consumer demand fuels free-roaming VR
The standalone/mobile VR headset market has been engulfed in a landgrab, mirroring the hype surrounding interpretations of what a VR fueled Metaverse will look…
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Theme park and theatrical VR concepts find new outlets
Developers keep seeking and finding applications for virtual reality driven immersive entertainment.
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How budgeting helped us survive challenging times
Veteran convenience services operator Ray Friedrich describes key budget processes that allow a business to sustain a profit.
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Intellectual property rights: What they mean for kiosks and vending machines
by Bryan Wheelock — Attorney at Law, Principal, Harness IP
Intellectual property rights are critical for all types of technology. A patent attorney offers an overview of the main aspects of these rights for self-serve…
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What is the ‘digital takeaway’ for tomorrow’s LBE guest?
Capturing memories and offering incentives to the guest to return and share in their enjoyment on property will extend far beyond our current understanding of…
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Photobooths strike back!
With growing interest from Generation Z, new photo capture technology has has revived the photobooth market.
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