Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode of Sound Off, we track competitive socializing’s growing pains, from single-attraction brand traps to the staffing and education needed to earn repeat visits. Then we zoom out to supply shocks, rebrands, soft numbers, and the hype gaps that erode trust and margins. • single-game venue ceiling and brand rigidity • staff-led guest education as growth lever • China tech restrictions and chip supply exposure • Topgolf softness a...
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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode of Sound Off, we track competitive socializing’s growing pains, from single-attraction brand traps to the staffing and education needed to earn repeat visits. Then we zoom out to supply shocks, rebrands, soft numbers, and the hype gaps that erode trust and margins. • single-game venue ceiling and brand rigidity • staff-led guest education as growth lever • China tech restrictions and chip supply exposure • Topgolf softness a...
Sound Off #97 - Upscale The Prize Experience, KPop Demon Hunters, and more!
LBX Collective
1 hour 15 minutes
2 weeks ago
Sound Off #97 - Upscale The Prize Experience, KPop Demon Hunters, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we argue for an upscale shift in prize experiences, a sober view on tariffs and show strategy, and a sharper ROI lens on VR. Big brands face 2026 pressure as multi-attraction venues, collectible-forward cranes, and arena-scale content set the pace. • Upscaling prize centers with premium collectibles and frictionless redemption • Tariff volatility, shutdown impacts, and investor caution • Six Flags activism, Merlin restructur...
LBX Collective
Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode of Sound Off, we track competitive socializing’s growing pains, from single-attraction brand traps to the staffing and education needed to earn repeat visits. Then we zoom out to supply shocks, rebrands, soft numbers, and the hype gaps that erode trust and margins. • single-game venue ceiling and brand rigidity • staff-led guest education as growth lever • China tech restrictions and chip supply exposure • Topgolf softness a...
