Connecting with the Next Generation - Recording from 2024 VR Summit

04/07/2025 1h 0min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Show Notes:How do we stay relevant in a world of Fortnite, TikTok, and YouTube megastars?In this lively session from the 2024 VR Summit, a cross-generational panel explores how arcades and entertainment venues can stay connected to digital-native audiences, from Gen Z to Alpha. What motivates younger guests? How do they view traditional arcade games, esports, and VR? And how can operators adapt hiring, marketing, and experience design to meet them where they are?Featuring:Gregory Trent – Co-founder, Esports ArcadeBryan Severance – Developer, Spy Ninjas HQPhilip Steinfatt – Founder, Tower TagSergio Garcia – Virtuix / Omni Arena🎯 Topics:How to attract and retain younger audiencesThe esports/VR crossover opportunityGamifying staff roles & Gen Z work cultureMarketing with influencers and YouTube IPWhy younger guests demand more skill, less luckWhat actually works for Gen Z and Alpha, and what doesn’tWhether you're programming an arcade floor or hiring your next team, this is the playbook for engaging the next generation of players, creators, and employees.

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