The right way to keep your equipment clean

by Ken Pedersen — VP Business Development, KICTeam

Businesses and organizations have a huge challenge right now; they have to use a cleaning agent that's suitable for the equipment to keep it clean and working…

Is the end of the office upon us? The quest has just begun

by Belinda Avery — Group HR Director, Helix Leisure

History will define 2020 as the year of the pandemic, chronicling events as living in the time of COVID-19. There are so many buzz words that gripped us this…

COVID-19 notwithstanding, OOH entertainment pushes hard into retail and hospitality

by Kevin Williams

Disney's entry into experiential hotel will see guests fully immersed into believing they are on a starship in the Star Wars universe, with live action role…

We’ll miss you, 'coffee legend' Dean Gilland

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Dean Gilland , well known for his knowledge of the coffee service business and for helping people, recently passed away.

OOH entertainment enters a new era driven by divergent forces

by Kevin Williams

One of the continuing trends in the theme park attraction and midscale attraction sector has been the creation of highly immersive, compelling and interactive…

Struggling to survive? Remember our past setbacks

by Brad Brown — President, Worldwide Video Entertainment, Inc

Veteran street operator Brad Brown learned from a setback in 2002-2006 how to approach a situation he had no control over, lessons that operators can apply to…

Mixed and augmented reality reaching new heights in OOH entertainment

by Kevin Williams

Super Nintendo World, scheduled to open in February 2021, inaugurates a new era in mixed reality and augmented reality out-of-home entertainment.

Mixed reality expands using interactive props

by Kevin Williams

Venues where players can go to train their collected virtual characters and compete with fellow trainers are example of AR being deployed as a location-based…

Immersive entertainment rises on several fronts despite pandemic

by Kevin Williams

In the absence of trade shows during COVID-19, immersive experience venues are rising, possibly changing the out of home entertainment landscape.

How do we as coin-op entrepreneurs respond to COVID-19?

by Brad Brown — President, Worldwide Video Entertainment, Inc

Coin-op entrepreneur Brad Brown cites discrepancies between the potential risks that businesses deemed as "essential" pose of exposing people to COVID-19 and…

OOH entertainment venues explore new business models in face of COVID-19

by Kevin Williams

Amusement venues, including some cinema chains, look to rent their space for private venues to offset COVID-19 losses.

Considerations for choosing the right type of mobile food business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Mobile food is a growing industry, but a new operator must first decide between a food truck, food trailer or food cart. Each of the three options has its pros…

Rising escapism market drives mid-scale entertainment

by Kevin Williams

Consumers' desire for escape continues to rise, driving the demand for mid-scale digital out of home entertainment. Entertainment developers already offer a…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: OptConnect

SILVER SPONSOR OptConnect is North America's leading provider of managed wireless connectivity for the vending and kiosk space. OptConnect provides a secure…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Stora Enso

SILVER SPONSOR Intelligent Packaging at Stora Enso provides a proven solution for the era of contactless retail. At the heart of the solution is the…

Will the pandemic bring back the Automat? Will it save fast food?

by Tim Sanford

Attempts to revive the once popular Automat have failed over the years, but the pandemic and technolgoy have advanced tremendously over the past decade. It…

Free-roaming VR raises a wealth of location based entertainment possibilities

by Kevin Williams

The argument for standalone (mobile) VR against full performance of high-end (PC) VR arena experiences continues. Meanwhile, the VR scene hopes to encroach on…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Gimbal

SILVER SPONSOR Gimbal translates location data into intent, conversion, and insights to help organizations transform their businesses, maximize marketing…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: CEMOSoft

SILVER SPONSOR CEMOSoft LLC offers "Customer Experience" AI platforms for businesses. CEM Series to engage customer, gather customer-insights and build big…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: MTI

SILVER SPONSOR MTI partners with enterprises to develop, build and support in-person experiences in retail, hospitality and healthcare. We are the only company…