Bowling Music counts down to its 10th BOWL EXPO!

Next week, the Bowling Music Team is Orlando-bound for International Bowl Expo 2014! This year marks our 10th year at the show and we could not be more excited to connect with current subscribers, meet with new people and showcase Version 10 of the Bowling Music Player.

We always look forward to the great lineup of educational sessions and presentations at every Bowl Expo. This year's Schedule includes a Keynote Presentation from President George W. Bush and educational sessions such as 'Promoting Sales Inside your Four Walls' presented by Kelly Bednar and 'League Retention Strategies' presented by Gerald Morrow and Nancy Schenk.

Stop by Booth #445 for an in-person demonstration of our Music, Music-Video and Marketing service for bowling centers and check out all of the exciting developments introduced with Version 10 including our Audio-On-Demand Service, Play-ANYTHING Playlists and much more.

See you in Orlando!

For more information about the International Bowl Expo 2014, please visit http://www.bowlexpo.com/

See the Bowling Music Network at the BCAO Convention and Trade Show 2014!

As the bowling industry's leading Music, Music-Video and Marketing Service provider, we make it a top priority to network, maintain connections and stay on top of industry trends.

Next month, we're heading to Dublin, OH, for the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio's Convention and Trade Show at the Crowne Plaza, May 19-21. We're looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our Version 10 Software which features enhanced Music and Music-Video playlist capabilities, our powerful Scheduling Tool, Smart Marketing Template technology and much more.

This year, the show has an exciting lineup of Educational Seminars including 'Selling Educational Field Trips' presented by TrainerTainment's Beth Standlee and 'Promoting Sales within your four Walls' with Kelly Bednar.

Stop by and say hello to the Bowling Music Team and let's discuss putting our Entertainment and Marketing service to work for your business.

Fore more information on the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio's Convention and Trade Show, please visit http://bowlohio.com/AdvHTML_Upload/documents/WEB%20Registration%20Information.pdf

Bowling Music Network San Diego-bound for Bowl Summit 2014!

Every January, we look forward to attending the BPAA's Bowl Summit, a strategic conference intended to prepare bowling center managers, proprietors and industry leaders for the upcoming year. As a Music, Music Video and Marketing service designed to build the business of bowling, conferences like these aid us in bettering our services for our subscribers through educational seminars, committee meetings and great networking opportunities with industry figures.

This year, we are looking forward to attending exciting Learning Labs such as an Introduction to the New Youth Membership Model presented by Chad Murphy as well as this year's Thought Leader Keynote Presentation from Founding President of Starbucks International, Howard Behar, based upon his book 'It's Not About the Coffee'.

If you plan on attending Bowl Summit this year at the Omni San Diego Hotel, we encourage you to meet with Partner and New Business & Marketing Director, Jim Juniper, and Sales Director, Adam Melrose, to discuss your bowling business' entertainment and marketing needs. See you there!

For more information on Bowl Summit 2014, please visit http://www.bowlingsummit.com/.

Happy Hour: A Bowling Center Must-Have

As a Music, Music Video and Marketing service built entirely upon the needs of bowling centers, we recognize the importance of staying on top of the latest and greatest bowling industry trends. We have always found the educational seminars at Bowl Expo to be a great resource. One such seminar, "Bar Trends and Your Bowling Business", was presented by Rick Heim from BPAA's Bowling University who touched on some promising statistics and tips for Happy Hour.

Why host a Happy Hour? Heim explains that not only does it appeal to value-oriented consumers but it is also on trend with a shift from eating full meals to grabbing snacks and appetizers. In one survey, 98% of guests said that they prefer to eat during Happy Hour. While Friday was the most popular choice for Happy Hour, 64% of surveyed guests said they would attend a Saturday Happy Hour if offered. Heim recommends considering new Happy Hour times to accommodate a shift from traditional work schedules and eating habits. Consider hosting your Happy Hour later into the evening and even on weekends as opposed to just weekdays. Unsure what specials to offer? 50% off any drink, 2-for-1 drinks and classic cocktails offered at the same price point were among the most appealing.

If you already have a Happy Hour or will be introducing one soon, use our Audio + Video promotion to tell your bowlers to make a visit to your bar or lounge area today:


For more Bar Trends from BPAA's Bowling University, please visit: http://www.bowlinguniversity.net/getmedia/37bd5185-619a-42f4-be5b-10ae3bf25c49/Heim-Bar-Trends-Bowl-Expo-2013.aspx

Mid-October means Mid-South Bowling Conference 2013!

We're packing up and heading down to Tunica, MS for the Mid-South Bowling Conference 2013. Each year we have the pleasure of meeting with numerous bowling proprietors, fellow exhibitors and reconnecting with familiar faces in the industry. We're also always eager to take in the conference's selection of educational seminars. On deck this year are informational sessions such as 'Social Bowling Clubs' presented by Trainertainment and 'Bowling 2.0' with Bart Burger. If you already run Bowling 2.0 or will be introducing Bowling 2.0 at your bowling center, visit your Infotainment menu to take advantage of our Audio + Video promotion and tell your bowlers about your upcoming Bowling 2.0 classes:

Are you planning on attending this year? If so, we encourage you to stop by and say hello to Account Manager Josh Doub to discuss your bowling center's entertainment and marketing plans. Josh will be demonstrating Version 9 of the Bowling Music Player and our new HQ Music Video Library. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

For more information on the Mid-South Bowling Conference, please visit www.arkansasbca.com

Bowling Music hits the Boardwalk for ECBCC 2013!

Every Fall, the Bowling Music Network looks forward to attending the East Coast Bowling Centers Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. As the largest American Regional Bowling Convention, the ECBCC is a unique networking opportunity for Industry Service Providers and Bowling Proprietors alike that cannot be missed!

Highlights to look forward to at this year's show include a great selection of Seminars and Workshops including 'Using Technology, WiFi and Apps in your Centers' presented by Joe LaSpina and Frank Wilkinson and 'Making Open Play a Bigger Contributor to your Bottom Line' by Bruce Davis as well as an all new ECBCC App for iPhone and Android devices!

Come stop by Booth #53 and say hello to Account Manager Andy Sparks for a Demo of our industry leading Music, Music-Video and Marketing Services designed for the business of Bowling! This year, we're eager to showcase Version 9 of the Bowling Music Player, our new HQ Library and much more. See you there!

For more information the East Coast Bowling Centers Convention, please visit www.eastcoastbowl.com