Writer: Hillary McAfee--CDC Gaming
Marketing teams are spending more time on the product than they planned to
Now that we’re closing out Q1, one pattern is getting harder to ignore and it has very little to do with media strategy or creative. A lot... more
Can AI spot problem gambling before it escalates?
Gaming conferences are a mix of panel discussions, carefully branded backdrops, speed-dating-style meetings, and people politely pretending... more
Your company page is losing to your own employees and here’s why
Guys, I am going to hold your biceps and look deeply into your eyes when I tell you this: Your LinkedIn brand page is getting lapped and... more
Predictions 2027: Industry leaders look ahead at gaming’s next phase
Predicting the future of the gaming industry is always a little dangerous. The last decade alone delivered mobile betting, nationwide... more
Prediction markets and investable controversy: Opportunity or overreach?
Prediction markets are rapidly attracting capital, users, and attention throughout the gaming industry. At the same time, they sit in an... more
The partnership lifecycle in sports marketing
I should probably start with a small confession: I am not a sports marketer. I have never had to negotiate a jersey patch deal, design a... more
Casino marketing in the age of Too Many Things To Do
Casino marketing conversations often center on the same question: How do we keep giving customers reasons to visit the property? Based on... more
Social platforms rewriting distribution rules, but most brands haven’t caught up
Every casino marketing team has had the same conversation lately. “Why does our social reach look terrible now?” Usually this gets blamed... more
How platform mechanics are reshaping gaming marketing visibility
If you manage social media for a brand, you have probably noticed that reach and engagement feel less consistent than they did even a year... more
Meta’s ‘Dear Algo’ feed controls matter for gaming operators, even if you aren’t on Threads
This week, Meta Platforms, Inc., introduced new feed controls on Threads under a feature called Dear Algo. The feature allows users to... more
