By Kimberlie I.
Leon, Director of
Marketing
It’s official, G2E 2012 has
concluded and what a show it was! If you were there you felt the energy and buzz
filling the rafters of the Sands, and if you weren’t there, you probably heard
all about it. From making new business contacts and seeing new technologies, to
learning about game-changing trends, and enjoying everything our industry
offers, everyone walked away with their fill of G2E and Vegas for
2012.
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| G2E 2012 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
A highlight this year was unveiling
our version of G2E TV with an on-the-ground camera crew and correspondent
dedicated to capturing video highlights and pushing it out over social media and
our blog each day. The team worked tirelessly to capture truly memorable and
fantastic video live from the show floor and conference.
In case you’re curious, here are
some favorite moments from G2E 2012 from me and the
team…
Kimberlie: Looking at the packed to
capacity G2E Ultra Lounge Uniform Fashion Show as models showcased the latest
fashion from Cintas and clubs along the Strip. It’s a not to be missed and
dazzling highlight at G2E each year!
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| Cintas Ultra Lounge Uniform Fashion Show. |
Courtney Muller: Listening to Katty Kay during the Global Gaming Women luncheon as she talked to a room full of female gaming executives about being a working woman. She has such a good understanding of the issues women face and listening to her made me realize I am normal.
Thomas Loughran: My favorite moment was the last afternoon of the show while
walking the show floor and thanking exhibitors for their support. The feedback
we received was incredible – exhibitors felt the traffic was very strong and
they were seeing the right people. Many exhibitors said it was the best G2E in
many years!
Mike Carlucci: Seeing it all come
together so well after a year of planning. Stepping back and looking at how
packed the aisles were and how much business was being done with
exhibitors.
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| iGaming Congress. |
Mike Johnson: Our Thursday Insights on Operations program looked at the
casino, and casino player, of the future and was very well received by our
audience. It was enlightening to hear our three experts provide insight into
generational nuances, cutting edge marketing strategies, as well as the likely
future of casino technology and
operation.
Brett DeWeese: Monday night’s
Welcome Reception that featured David Hasselhoff performing his variety act with
the Hoffettes! This combined with The Guess Who and Them and Us made it a
Welcome Reception not to be forgotten in G2E history.
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| David Hasselhoff performing at the Welcome Reception. |
Catherine Auriana (G2E TV): It was a thrill meeting and interviewing the State of the Industry speakers - true leaders in the industry. Also, taking performance cues and strategy with David Hasselhoff after sound check!
Joseph Vella (G2E TV): Walking into the standing room-only iGaming Congress (complete with virtual ticket option) on Monday was an incredible sight as was walking the empty exhibit hall floor just prior to official opening.
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| G2E Exhibit Hall Floor just prior to opening. |
If you missed any of G2E, or if you
just want to relive the week, take a few minutes to check out the video
highlights on our YouTube Channel and in the archives of this blog. Then, be
sure to start following us on Facebook and Twitter so you can keep us with the
team and the show as we prepare for 2013!
Until next
year…
