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On this week's show, we close the year by discussing trending topics such as inclusive operations, capital access concerns, AI that trains rather than just entertains, and how transmedia keeps brands front-of-mind. Then Chuck DeMonte maps a simple, focused plan to grow in 2026 on a tight budget in the Promo Pro Tips segment.

• IAAPA FEC Summit details, education theme, and value
• What members might gain from the IAAPA and Expression Capital partnership
• Free disability awareness course and why it matters
• Matt Heller's free IAAPA speaker submission coaching opportunity
• AI-personalized golf training vs gambling rant
• Disneyland’s Game Rush Fortnite island as transmedia done right
• Hoteltainment pressure on nearby FECs
• Launch Entertainment’s pivot and attempt at future-proofing
• Japan’s evolving crane and arcade formats
• Tenpin’s refurb strategy and brand challenges
• A big North Carolina eatertainment build
• Mobile VR transitioning to permanent ops
• Kingpin’s zoned branding for lanes, golf, arcade
• IP pitfalls with Nickelodeon closure
• Three-step 2026 marketing plan: analyze, plan, execute

Sound Off #103 drops Dec 23 and our annual predictions LBX Show returns Jan 4!

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