Quick observations from day 2 of #iaapaexpo: 1: Outside of a handful of premium players, there doesn’t seem to be tons of brand loyalty when it comes to AV buyers in amusement and attractions. The number one factors seem to be product functionality and longevity. Saw that firsthand this weekend in a queue that had speakers that were at least 15 years old. 2: The Themed Entertainment Association (@TEA_Connect) is a FANTASTIC resource for AV manufacturers. By far one of the standout groups in my opinion. They do a fantastic job of linking tech folks with industry creatives.
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Nov 15, 2023 · 3:45 PM UTC

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Would love to hear more why you think #2 is a great resource to AV manufacturers! – at Mount Vernon, VA
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It caters to a more granular subset of the community, and fosters direct interactions with stakeholders across the biggest names in entertainment. I’ve heard that from a number of folks and seen it firsthand. Great resource for those interested in adding it as a vertical.
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In my experience about the only brand IAAPA-type folks are loyal to is @AlcornMcBride (and for good reason, IMO)
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I'll 2nd what you said about TEA - they're a great source of creative people of all sorts, including engineers and designers. Plus, they have lots of higher-ed chapters where you can find young members looking for a career...
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