Putting the FUN Back Into Marketing! Metrics, KPIs, Data points, and Conversions… oh my! These are important for any marketing campaign, but let’s not forget the FUN! Join Lori Rick from MacGillivray Freeman Films and Ryan Holota from the Saskatchewan Science Centre for a fast-paced, idea-packed session designed to reignite the creative spark in giant screen film marketing.
AI-Powered Insights for Giant Screen Film Marketers Presented at the 2024 International Conference Session Organizer: Brad Lisle, Foxfire Interactive Presenters: Caroline Borgudd, Senior Communication Strategist, Swedish Museum of Natural History Max Collister, Marketing and Communications Manager, SK Films Mary Jane Dodge, Senior Project Director, MacGillivray Freeman Films David Schweidel, Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta Business School Description: Kick off the session with AI marketing expert, David Schweidel, Professor of Marketing at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. David explores how marketers can harness generative [...]
Consumer Trends and Social Media Changes that Impact GS Businesses Presented at the 2024 International Conference Session Organizers: Thom Benson, Tennessee Aquarium Diane Carlson, Giant Screen Cinema Consulting Presenters: Megan Davey, VML, Managing Director, Strategy & Insights Nikki Hardin, VML, Managing Director, Data & Innovation Description: Do you know that consumers expect brands to offer optimism, uplift and re-enchantment? Or that 63% of consumers want brands to provide them with multisensory experiences? How about the idea that consumers will actively seek out brands that give [...]
By combining the film with programming and activities in the museum we allow the visitor to dive even deeper into the themes of the film Museon-Omniversum won a 2023 GSCA Achievement Award for Best Film Launch by a Theater for this launch of Secrets of the Sea. The judges noted the effectiveness of the many layers of programming that combined the film with activities and interactive experiences. Every department of the museum was invested in ensuring the film’s success and raising awareness of ocean conversation. Here’s how [...]
Here's a bonus clip that was not included in the Masterclass. Masterclass presenters Ryan Holota (Saskatchewan Science Centre) and Mary Jane Dodge (MacGillivray Freeman Films) discuss how to repurpose content to create multiple marketing pieces and social media posts.
Here's a bonus clip that was not included in the Masterclass. Masterclass presenters Ryan Holota (Saskatchewan Science Centre) and Mary Jane Dodge (MacGillivray Freeman Films) discuss the importance of in-kind advertising, trailers, posters, and rack cards in marketing films.
By Lori Rick, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, MacGillivray Freeman Films "Take a look at the Sphere’s website and you’ll see how much it focuses on the 'experience' visitors will have." During the GSCA Marketing Committee’s conference call this month, our team discussed the recent opening of the Sphere in Las Vegas, and what insights, if any, we can leverage for the giant screen theater industry. Here are a few takeaways we felt were worth sharing. The giant screen experience is alive [...]
GSCA Marketing Masterclass The GSCA State of the Giant Screen Surveys consistently indicate a correlation between marketing and revenue. Theaters that market the giant screen experience and films have higher attendance and revenue than those that don't. The GSCA Marketing Masterclass showcased tips and tools on how and when to market. Learners from all levels of giant screen experience gathered valuable marketing information, including: What’s the first thing you do after you book a film? What makes a good campaign? The Media Mix and PESO [...]
Presentation of giant screen films is paramount to setting the experience apart from what a regular moviegoer experiences at a multiplex. A 1986 IMAX service manual stated, “The combination of a dedicated theatre staff and the IMAX system can provide a spectacular experience for audiences. To maintain this level of achievement, the staff and equipment involved in this unique communication process must function at optimum efficiency. This is the challenge of every performance.” Truer words have never been spoken, and as we see multiplex screens [...]
The future is Gen Z. If you want to understand the future of our industry—whether it’s exhibition, production, or distribution—you need to understand Gen Z. Born 1997–2012, Gen Z is engaged and entering the work force and our theatres as we speak! They are expressing their opinions and rewriting the norms. Members of Gen Z are resourceful and independent learners who value diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. They are passionate about social impact and environmental responsibility, and their top priorities include wellbeing and mental health. Do [...]