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COVID-19 notwithstanding, OOH entertainment pushes hard into retail and hospitality
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…
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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.
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OOH entertainment enters a new era driven by divergent forces
One of the continuing trends in the theme park attraction and midscale attraction sector has been the creation of highly immersive, compelling and interactive…
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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…
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Mixed and augmented reality reaching new heights in OOH entertainment
Super Nintendo World, scheduled to open in February 2021, inaugurates a new era in mixed reality and augmented reality out-of-home entertainment.
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Mixed reality expands using interactive props
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…
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Immersive entertainment rises on several fronts despite pandemic
In the absence of trade shows during COVID-19, immersive experience venues are rising, possibly changing the out of home entertainment landscape.
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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…
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OOH entertainment venues explore new business models in face of COVID-19
Amusement venues, including some cinema chains, look to rent their space for private venues to offset COVID-19 losses.
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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…
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Rising escapism market drives mid-scale entertainment
Consumers' desire for escape continues to rise, driving the demand for mid-scale digital out of home entertainment. Entertainment developers already offer a…
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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…
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Free-roaming VR raises a wealth of location based entertainment possibilities
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…
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Want to join the rising mobile food business? What to consider
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Mobile kitchens are the fastest growing segment of the foodservice industry. Entrepreneurs interested in joining this business must first decide which type of…
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How IoT refrigeration cabinets improve micro markets
The micro market landscape is always reinventing itself, and with the lighting-speed consumer purchasing behavior changes we are experiencing in today's…
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Immersive entertainment sets the foundations for our industry’s rebirth
Plenty of immersive entertainment has emerged on the amusement landscape, COVID-19 notwithstanding. Venues featuring VR pop-ups, motion simulation experiences…
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What does Tab’s discontinuation say about the future of convenience services?
by Tim Sanford
Coca Cola Co.'s discontinuation of Tab, its first diet drink, underscores several factors affecting convenience services and the hard choices the industry…
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Thinking about expanding into catering? What to consider
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Many convenience services operators are exploring launching a catering business given constraints in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a…
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The search for a new playing experience precedes the pandemic
Many amusement machine operators continue to use the "dollar-a-minute" equation on video amusement and some immersive entertainment, oblivious to the…
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Your prospect demographics have changed, so requalify!
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
Your customer prospect list should always be a living document, but right now, more than ever, it needs a check-up. The companies that are back at work must be…
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