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"Sound Off" with Kevin Williams
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What if the entertainment experiences you love are being severely underpriced? Join us on Sound Off as Kevin Williams exposes the hidden revenue opportunities in the location-based entertainment industry due to mispriced experiences. Discover how the monumental merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags could transform the entertainment landscape with new regional ventures and popular movie IPs. We also explore the exciting potential of the Sundance and Paramount merger to infuse themed attractions with fresh film properties.

Explore the buzz around the latest industry expansions and innovations. From the 57th US venue of Round 1 with its stagnant floor mix to Dave and Buster’s groundbreaking strategy of incorporating interactive social elements and immersive watch parties, there’s a lot happening. We discuss TEEG’s booming success in Oceania with their Time Zone and Zone Bowling venues and the much-anticipated Sonic World indoor theme park in Australia. Don’t miss out on how these moves could shape the future of entertainment and international expansion, including Dave and Buster’s ambitious plans to open in India.

Finally, we delve into the evolving trends in location-based VR and the impact of automation on the entertainment and fast food sectors. Learn about Zero Latency VR’s ambitious goals in Ireland and the sustainability challenges of single-attraction models. We also discuss the shift of Urban Putt to Holy Moly in San Francisco and the downturn in amusement machine earnings. Plus, get insights into the reduced attendance at Bowl Expo and the rise of fully automated entertainment facilities like Fantastic Arcade. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the changing tides and future opportunities in the out-of-home entertainment industry.

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The brainchild of two location-based experience enthusiasts, Christine Buhr and Brandon Willey, the LBX Collective aims to inform and educate, create opportunities to connect with industry peers, and to spur collaboration, discourse, and cross-pollination of ideas.

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