Webcasts
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G2E & Fine Point Group Present a New Free Multi-Part Webinar Series: Thriving in A Crisis
PART 1: State of the Gaming Economy: The Facts at Hand
Why are casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City suffering more than some middle-American and international casinos during this worldwide recession? This session will examine the variable nature of the economic downturn on gaming jurisdictions around the world and discuss why, when and how long it will take for the gaming industry will take to rebound. A case-study property that will be examined throughout the 2009 G2E Webinar series also will be introduced and discussed.
Introductory Remarks: Frank J. Fahrenkopf, president and CEO, American Gaming Association
Moderator: Randy Fine, managing director, The Fine Point Group
Speakers: Alex Calderone, director, Conway MacKenzie, Inc.; Tom Foley, president, Foley Law Group; Bill Lerner, gaming analyst, Union Gaming Group
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PART 2: Weathering the Storm: The Era of Optimization
The age of free-flowing capital has ended, forcing the gaming industry to enter the “era of optimization.” In this session, experts will discuss new financial, operating and marketing models for casino properties (including that of the G2E Webinar Series’ case-study property) that squeeze every dollar of profitability from existing assets. World-class marketers will share strategies for moving the needle through differentiating offers and rewards and for getting the right offer to the right customer at the right time. Learn how casino and VIP marketing, brand marketing, PR, and entertainment and hotel marketing can work together to optimize reinvestment expenses.
Introductory Remarks: Frank J. Fahrenkopf, president and CEO, American Gaming Association
Moderator: Randy Fine, managing director, The Fine Point Group
Speakers: Scott Kreeger, senior vice president of operations & CIO, Station Casinos, Inc.; Gaye Gullo, corporate vice president of marketing, Penn National Gaming, Inc.; Jeff Hook, senior vice president of marketing, Seminole Gaming
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PART 3: Tightening the Reins: Effective and Efficient Cost Cutting
This session will examine how to tighten the reins without chopping out the heart of your operation. Successful industry operators will offer real world strategies for optimization, including examining labor analysis to ensure appropriate resource delivery at minimal cost; capitalizing on food & beverage, hotel and other ancillary operations; and using slot floor optimization to ensure you have the right products in the right places. The G2E Webinar Series case-study property will offer additional examples of how to cut costs while growing revenues.
Introductory Remarks: Frank J. Fahrenkopf, president and CEO, American Gaming Association
Moderator: Randy Fine, managing director, The Fine Point Group
Speakers: Thomas Brosig, owner, The Brosig Group; Anthony Faranca, assistant general manager, Philadelphia Park; Therrin Protze, vice president, Delaware North Companies
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Improve Your Leadership & Become a High Performer By Learning Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
Emotional Intelligence has been shown to significantly improve sales, recruitment and leadership performance. In fact, research has identified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a better predictor of leadership success than intelligence and prior work experience. In this webcast you will understand the importance of Emotional Intelligence and will learn:
- What Emotional Intelligence Is and Why It Matters
- The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence
- The Impact of EQ on Leadership
- Developing Individual and Organizational EQ
Speakers: Dr. Casey Mulqueen, senior consulting psychologist and director of research, TRACOM Group; Sean Essex, director of marketing, TRACOM Group; Bob Schwieterman, VP and General Mgr – Performance Consulting Division, TRACOM Group
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And if you want to learn even more about how to improve your leadership skills and become a better manager, you may want to consider registering for the G2E Leadership Academy, to be held November 15 during G2E at the Las Vegas Convention Center.