The LBX Show #48 - TopGolf's PlayMore, Gravitar Recharged, and much more!

Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's episode BW lays out the FEC Education opportunities at IAAPA Expo in Orlando and joins John Keys from Centeredge as they discuss how memberships become revenue engines. Then we scan global openings, preview new arcade releases, and share a simple, repeatable promo system that keeps guests coming back.• rundown of IAAPA FEC education sessions• why the Global Benchmark Report matters now• nostalgiatainment potential and risks with Retroescapes• seasonal content wins: Zero Latency’s "Haunted"• critique and lessons from Topgolf’s PlayMore membership• membership design: tiers, seasonal bundles, installments• reducing churn with monthly value and use‑it‑or‑lose‑it perks• guest referral mechanics and bounce-back offers• global trends: hybrids, retail conversions, resort entertainment• Dave & Buster’s new-look franchise signals• arcade previews: Gravitar Recharged, Dino Dash, Wild Hunting, Balloon Fest• marketing funnel made simple: Meta, search, email, SMS, communityStay tuned next week for our own announcement about the return of the LBX Collective Speakeasy on the Expo floor. Sound Off #94 with Kevin Williams is this Tuesday, October 14. Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!