Marketing and Loyalty Clubs
A crash course for building a solid framework for success When we last met in Part I, we talked about the importance of getting familiar with CAN-SPAM rules (legal dos and don’ts of email marketing), keeping data accurate, email appends, opt-ins and unsubscribes. This time let’s talk about the best practices of putting together the…
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How “gamification” has become a powerful tool for casinos Ten years ago, my partner, gaming visionary owner and operator Bill Paulos, and I established a new marketing concept for his casinos – gamification. Given that word was not even recognized in any dictionary before 2011, we stand proudly as digital marketing pioneers and the inventors…
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Like most of marketing, social media advertising evolves at a voracious pace, which is what makes it exciting. Along with your growing daily task list, social media marketing is one of those things that falls victim to routine. We developed a process and expectations, then we rarely deviate from that routine. It becomes easy for…
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Thanks to SCOTUS, sports betting is legal and scorching hot. Here’s how you can prepare your casino even before it is legal in your jurisdiction. Unless you’ve been under the proverbial rock or in the Himalayas on an epic quest for enlightenment from a spiritual guru the last three months, I’m doing my best Captain…
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Goliath blocks the sun. You stand staring into the sun shining from behind golden mirrored hotel windows. The buildings stretch out forever. Casino building, multiple hotels, golf courses, spas, tennis courts, restaurant complex, entertainment center, pools … even a wedding chapel. You’re the VP of Marketing for a smaller competitor. You think … how are…
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Many of our past Flash articles have focused on the importance of a strong digital advertising presence. Why is Catalyst such a big proponent of digital? Simple … because it works. From SEM to display to IP targeting, we’ve helped our clients find success online, resulting in stronger revenues for their properties. So, what’s next?…
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Hint: Bigger is Not Better I’m guilty. I’m sure many of you are guilty too. Guilty of working with marketing teams for untold hours to produce marketing plans that are hundreds of pages long. Everyone worked late. The team placed correlated pages into huge presentation binders in an ordered line on the conference room table.…
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Jump on this new TV outreach now Connected TV or Over-the-Top TV has been a growing trend in the last year. This type of TV viewing should not be a big surprise, as consumers take more control of how and when they watch TV. What may surprise you, however, is who is watching. The 55-plus…
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Now’s the time to position yourself as a leader in sports engagement On Monday, May 14th, the Supreme Court struck down a 1992 federal law that effectively banned commercial sports betting in most states, opening the door to legalizing the estimated $150 billion in illegal wagers on professional and amateur sports that Americans make every…
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From some of the most successful gaming companies Prepare to be amazed! After 24 years in the gaming industry, 15 of which were spent as a casino marketing consultant, I finally have some useful information to share. (C’mon, I’m joking). Honestly, one of the great benefits of working with scores of gaming companies across North…
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