{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Boxoffice Podcast","title":"Innovative Programming Strategies with Joe Garel","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6e3ac010\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2743,"description":"This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing challenges at the October box office and how Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc surpassed expectations. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services on exhibition strategies for navigating the current downturn at the box office.\n\nGive us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 \n\nWhat to Listen For\n00:00 Intro \n01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin\n03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success\n06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights\n07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases\n09:00 The Worst October Since 1998\n12:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues\n13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap\n15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services\n17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success)\n20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming\n21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior\n23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming\n24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling\n26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship\n28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas\n29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test)\n33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success\n34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens\n36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection\n39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc)\n41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists\n43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings\n44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jfj-6olCiM5xZcoUMFwgIgkcUp7lMj8CNCU4wQy8bRc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzg1NzYvMTU4NDQ4/MzMxNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}