Niche technologies gaining traction in today's amusement landscape

by Kevin Williams

Heading into the summer, innovation continues in the amusement scene at a record pace. Recent developments include notable movements in what might be…

5 tips for outdoor catering

Outdoor catering offers a number of opportunities for a convenience services business, but first, you must be ready to create dishes outside of a typical…

E-sports: Unpacking an unusual evolution

by Kevin Williams

E-sports appears to be carving out its own identity in OOH entertainment. How significant that niche will become remains an interesting question.

What is the 'metaverse?'

by Shelly Palmer

Existing definitions of the metaverse all have their limitations. Imagine tweens interacting with one another in a space without the need for handheld devices…

Social entertainment drives ‘digital/physical’ development phase

by Kevin Williams

The post-lockdown audience has clearly renewed its fascination for the reinterpretation of the hospitality and entertainment combination.

What's behind the bitcoin ATM explosion?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

It's almost impossible not to notice just how ubiquitous bitcoin ATMs have become this year. I've seen them in places ranging from gas stations to used game…

Acquisition frenzy marks the birth of a new OOH entertainment era

by Kevin Williams

The OOH industry has reached a point where players will either evolve and adopt the new or be replaced by those willing to adapt and be inclusive.

E-sports: A global investment

by Kevin Williams

The world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups are investing to enter the e-sports and immersive entertainment space.

How to choose the right smart lock

by Linzi Agnew — Marketing Executive, Camlock Systems

A step-by-step guide to choosing the right smart lock for your business.

Seeking young employees? Here's what to consider

Hiring isn't easy for any business owner. Here's advice on hiring young crew members.

How does today’s consumer embrace brand entertainment?

by Kevin Williams

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.

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…

OOH entertainment: The new media, tech battleground?

by Kevin Williams

Major acquisitions and mergers are creating giant consortiums that will look to define their entertainment holdings, creating a franchised ecosystem.

‘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…

LBE investment emerges: Can players learn from past mistakes?

by Kevin Williams

The failure of the NBA Experience, followed by GameWorks, has hammered home the need for a professional and experienced approach to the deployment of…

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…

OOH video entertainment rises on multiple fronts

by Kevin Williams

Classic, sports and retro arcade themes are emerging in new video games extending well beyond traditional arcades.

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…

Frictionless payment: Are amusements leading or following today’s consumer?

by Kevin Williams

The move towards e-payment and contactless connectivity of facility management has accelerated at an amazing pace since the start of the pandemic.

Live OOH experiences jump into the exciting post pandemic entertainment mix

by Kevin Williams

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.