Sound Off #71 - Smart Data Collection, Third Place Consumer Shifts, and more!

LBX Collective

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Wristbands and smart tracking technology are transforming how guests engage with location-based entertainment venues while providing operators with crucial data on visitor behavior and preferences.
• Super Nintendo World's wristband technology pairs with mobile phones to track movements and collect scores
• Tracking systems help operators identify "hot areas" but many fail to properly utilize the valuable data collected
• Recent Gensler Research Institute study shows immersive experiences top visitor interests with consumers willing to pay premium prices
• Third space entertainment venues seeing 35% of consumers pivoting toward competitive socializing experiences
• Companies now marketing ROI metrics over technology specifications with Sandbox VR celebrating $200M in lifetime sales
• COSM's "shared reality" venues offer premium viewing experiences for sports and films in contrast to Sphere's $800M debt struggles
• Tourism slowdowns affecting entertainment venues with decreased international visitors, particularly from Canada
• Supply chain issues potentially impacting new entertainment machines from manufacturers like Sega and Bandai Namco
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Chapters

1. Changing the Game of Guest Engagement (00:00:00)

2. Tariff Updates and Tourism Slowdowns (00:06:57)

3. Music Game Machines and Manufacturing Challenges (00:11:50)

4. Immersive Entertainment Market Trends (00:16:14)

5. Chuck E. Cheese Superhero Rebrand Debate (00:19:36)

6. COSM vs Sphere: Immersive Experience Showdown (00:26:38)