March 2010
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Amusement Expose -- At long last, the Amusement Expo launches this month, and RePlay has your official guide to the inaugural event, including info on all festivities on and off the show floor, thoughts from show planners and attendees, resource materials, a special sneak peek at new product set to debut and much more.
Coin-Op Cares -- Following the cataclysmic earthquake in Haiti, PrimeTime Amusements' David Goldfarb wasted no time in developing a grass-roots donation operation that ballooned into a headquarters for a multimillion dollar relief effort from South Florida. He explains how the experience led him to Haiti itself and what he saw firsthand.
London Twofer -- Our roving international contributor Kevin Williams offers first-hand coverage from January's two big tradeshows in London, the venerable ATEI and the upstart EAG, both of which hosted amusement exhibitors debuting new product that will be making its way soon to the U.S.
Marketing the Medium -- On-premise advertising continues to be a hot topic for operators as they weigh the different platforms that have emerged, including AMI Entertainment, Ecast, SportScape and TouchTunes/Barfly. This month, RePlay checks in with execs at all four companies to see where things stand and what's in store for the future.
Great Expectations -- Attendees of this month's Amusement Expo share what they're anticipating from this premiere event, as well as their assessment of the sponsoring associations in combining forces. Turn to Operator Interface where they describe how the current state of business affects the future of tradeshows and more.
Man of Menasha -- Thumbnail Sketch captures Amusement Devices' Kurt Jacobson who's built an impressively diversified route as a substantial operator in the Fox Cities, Wis., area thanks to his outlook on the business that's equal parts positive attitude and realism.
Tales of the High Seas -- Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center in Fresno, Calif., gets the Arcade Profile spotlight for its wide array of park attractions. Hoist your sails for a tour with captain and co-owner Greg Florer.
Bowling for Dollars -- Incredible Technologies is now in full production of its newest bowling game, the most recent in a long line of popular 10-pin videos. This month's Cover Story takes a detailed look at this latest incarnation, Silver Strike LIVE, including the new, live tournament for cash prize format that mirrors what is already happening with Golden Tee LIVE.
Tasty Treat -- Industry veteran Brian Duke has launched a new firm, VendEver, with the goal of marketing a self-vending cotton candy machine called Cotton Candy Factory. This machine was created by Feiloli Electronic Co. Ltd. in Taiwan and licensed exclusively to VendEver for the North American market. Duke is using Amusement Expo to introduce the piece.
Full Circle -- Valley-Dynamo has returned to its coin-op roots, settling in a new factory a short walk from its old home in the same DFW suburb. Get a look inside the facility to see how owner Kelye Stites and a band of company veterans are bringing back the old spirit of quality and service.
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Calendar of Events: RePlay's Datebook of upcoming industry shows, meetings, etc.
Cover Story: The current issue's Cover Story.
Editorial: Comments from our Editor Steve White.
Frank Talk by Frank Seninsky of Alpha Omega Amusements, New Jersey
Hail to the Chief: Our monthly interview with AMOA President Lloyd Williamson on industry issues and trends
Jersey Jack: Industry veteran Jack Guarnieri of PinballSales.com and ShuffleAlley.com shares philosophies and ideas for today's industry.
Party Professor: Beth Standlee of TrainerTainment teaches how to make parties stand out with your customers and your bottom line.
Report from Randy by Randy Chilton, Sugarloaf Creations, Boulder, Colorado.
Spotlight Special: RePlay focuses on one of the key new pieces of equipment being brought to market.
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