Host & Player Development
(c)The Photo Group 2019 Q&A with Janet Hawk, Raving Partner, Player Development and Marketing It’s time to reposition and rethink Player Development as we navigate through these challenging and diverse economic times. Are expectations of senior management realistic? Can PD teams be successful with limited tools, amenities and players? We caught up with Janet Hawk,…
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As our industry moves slowly forward returning to business, it’s time to reposition and rethink Player Development. Learn and share what PD professionals across the country are experiencing and the challenges they face.
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Hey, your hosts (should) know all about this! If you are a supplier to the casino industry, sending out “sales messages” can ruin your business and destroy relationships rather than generate new business if not approached carefully. Even if you know your product can truly help the casino and time is of the essence –…
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What happens when Baby Boomers stay home? What happens when a dominant cohort in the gaming industry becomes hesitant to visit casinos and resorts? Boomers are a key market driver among target segments in the gaming industry. What happens when they stay away? Baby Boomers are a massive demographic that controls the largest block of…
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Are your Hosts prepared to deliver questions about safety measures and account values? What plans are in place to jump-start communications once they get back to work? Do you have a quality list of targeted players, beyond VIP’s, to bring revenue back? Tune in for direct and professional thoughts, advice and Q&A on this essential topic. Raving…
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Move those back burner marketing projects forward With most US casino operations having been closed for three or more weeks now, you’ve probably been through extensive org chart reviews, difficult furlough decisions, and multiple calls regarding expense and revenue re-forecasts and marketing plans. You’ve most likely drilled down as far as you can in those…
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Above: photos provided by Janet Hawk of Casino Magic Bay St. Louis before and after Hurricane Katrina, 2005. Lessons from Katrina How many of us have thought, “If only I had the time, I would (insert list here)”? Well, looks like we have some time on our hands. This isn’t the first time I have…
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Every industry, every sector of every industry, every business is faced with the challenge of selling their product, selling it in an ever increasing and competitive business landscape. No matter the industry, no matter the product or service, good or bad, critical need or silly fluffery, it must be sold and sold well. As we…
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Reno, NV – Native-owned gaming and hospitality firm Raving, just launched the first of several dashboards to the gaming industry. The first version of RAVINGdashboards is designed for Player Development hosts and managers and offers a wealth of information – which for many was not available or accessible before – in an intuitive and easy…
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Loyalty Clubs and Player Development programs are the foundation of our marketing programs. Last week, at Raving’s Loyalty and Player Development Conference in Las Vegas, we addressed how progressive organizations are leveraging these two areas to drive revenue and discussed solutions to solve the operational disconnects between these functions. Attendees took a deep-dive looking at…
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