The LBX Show #79 - World Cup Playbook, Black Mirror, Influencer Marketing, & More!

Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show we break down what World Cup season means for location-based entertainment operators, with real examples you can adapt into watch parties, limited-time menus, and ticketed bundles that boost revenue. We also track major openings and closures across the industry, then close with a practical influencer marketing playbook you can use right away.• Intercard’s 2026 event schedule and where to meet the team• World Cup promotion ideas for FECs and LBEs built around community events and seasonal food and beverage• Dave & Buster’s kickoff-week activations including the human crane concept, themed menu items, merch, and ticketed watch parties• Topgolf’s tournament programming including match broadcasts, soccer-inspired game overlays, and limited-time drinks• Topgolf Las Vegas Hideaway Pool details and what it signals about adult-focused amenities• Open and Shut highlights including Joypolis Sport X and what “live park” might mean• Crossbar soft opening concerns and why a missing web presence is a red flag• Sandbox VR clustering strategy and what franchise operators gain from proximity• Zero Latency expansion notes plus hardware updates and licensed IP content plans• Infinity Experiences in Montreal launching a Black Mirror walkthrough and the rotating exhibition model• Dave & Buster’s and Main Event updates including design choices and new attraction mix• Qatar’s cluster of new LBEs plus a warning sign on closures and “holding on” through summer• Influencer marketing steps: finding creators, vetting engagement, bartering, collaboration posts, and converting content into adsSubscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!