Writer: Hillary McAfee--CDC Gaming
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Perfect marketing is the beige cardigan of business. It’s safe, respectable, and nobody remembers it five minutes later. You can spot it... more
Which social media marketing is actually working in gaming right now?
Social media marketing still works, although the way it succeeds looks different than it used to. The brands that are growing their... more
Small details, big signals — G2E 2025’s quiet shift in strategy
G2E 2025 carried a different kind of energy. The show floor reflected a shift in how gaming brands are approaching visibility, with design... more
You can’t design your way out of a brand-identity problem
Every October, the G2E show floor becomes a visual personality test for brands. You can spot the ones that know who they are and the ones... more
Stop banning phones on the floor, structure them instead
Casinos have evolved into entertainment playgrounds. Michelin-starred restaurants, rooftop pools, stadium concerts, arena residencies.... more
Focus on Quixant: Customization is becoming the new standard in gaming hardware
Every year at G2E, the cabinets get bigger, brighter, and more ambitious. Studios push for immersive graphics and interactive features,... more
G2E: New AI tools help casinos maximize marketing ROI and unlock revenue
Artificial intelligence is moving from theory to practice inside casinos, helping operators analyze player behavior, optimize marketing... more
G2E: Trends in non-gaming amenities for casino growth
At a G2E session, panelists explored how non-gaming amenities have become essential to driving visitation, length of stay, and overall... more
G2E: Inclusive AI a year later, the industry confronts bias and opportunity
It’s not easy to draw a full audience at 9 a.m. on the first morning of G2E, but the “Inclusive AI: Development, Progress, and... more
Women in AI, round two: ‘Wait… is this f***ing play about us?!?’
There’s a TikTok trend featuring a clip from the TV show Euphoria where the character Maddy blurts out, “Wait … is this f***ing play... more
