GamingRetailer.com http://www.gamingretailer.com The business of games Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:02:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 GamingRetailer.com is peer to peer resource for game store owners specializing in tabletop gaming, such as roleplaying games, miniatures games, board games and collectable card games. The business of games Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/avatar.jpgGamingRetailer.comhttp://www.gamingretailer.com Games, retailing, business, entrepreneur no Mark Cracco Gamingretailer.com Adding Comics to Game Store http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/11/08/adding-comics-to-game-store/ http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/11/08/adding-comics-to-game-store/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:20:48 +0000 Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/?p=19431 Podcast episode 5. Interview with Jim Crocker of Modern Myths LLC. In this episode Jim talks about the steps a game store would take to add comics to their product offerings.

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]]> http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/11/08/adding-comics-to-game-store/feed/ 0 Podcast episode 5. Interview with Jim Crocker of Modern Myths LLC. In this episode Jim talks about the steps a game store would take to add comics to their product offerings. To get the episode be logged in and click “read more” Talk about it in the forums: here Photos of Modern Myths, LLC can be seen Here! Podcast episode 5. Interview with Jim Crocker of Modern Myths LLC. In this episode Jim talks about the steps a game store would take to add comics to their product offerings. To get the episode be logged in and click “read more” Talk about it [...] GamingRetailer.com 45 mins gaming retailer comics clean Magic Pre Release Allocations. http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/10/01/magic-pre-release-allocations/ http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/10/01/magic-pre-release-allocations/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:06:33 +0000 Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/?p=19418 Podcast episode #4. An impromptu discussion of What seems like a lesser allocation of product for a seemingly higher demand set.

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]]> http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/10/01/magic-pre-release-allocations/feed/ 0 Podcast episode #4. An impromptu discussion of What seems like a lesser allocation of product for a seemingly higher demand set. To get the episode be logged in and click “read more” to discuss in the forums, click here. Podcast episode #4. An impromptu discussion of What seems like a lesser allocation of product for a seemingly higher demand set. To get the episode be logged in and click “read more” to discuss in the forums, click here. Mark Cracco Fantasy Flight Games announces Media Center http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/09/28/fantasy-flight-games-annouces-media-center/ http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/09/28/fantasy-flight-games-annouces-media-center/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:20:55 +0000 Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/?p=19415 Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) announced a revolutionary initiative to promote Fantasy Flight’s products in retail gaming stores from North America to Europe.  The Fantasy Flight Media Center is built around an iPad and broadband wireless to continuously display and update  game trailers and other promotional materials in the store.  The Media Center is interactive and interested customers can select from the available showcases and “How to Play” videos before making a purchase.  Fantasy Flight has created a promotional video for the Media Center, which can be seen at: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ffg_content/ff-media-center/video/ffmc_video_web.mov

Retailers interested in obtaining a Media Center for their store can find the application and contract at: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_npm_sec.asp?eidm=33&esem=2&epmi=s

]]> http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/09/28/fantasy-flight-games-annouces-media-center/feed/ 0 Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) announced a revolutionary initiative to promote Fantasy Flight’s products in retail gaming stores from North America to Europe.  The Fantasy Flight Media Center is built around an iPad and broadband wireless to continuously display and update  game trailers and other promotional materials in the store.  The Media Center is interactive and interested customers can select from the available showcases and “How to Play” videos before making a purchase.  Fantasy Flight has created a promotional video for the Media Center, which can be seen at: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ffg_content/ff-media-center/video/ffmc_video_web.mov Retailers interested in obtaining a Media Center for their store can find the application and contract at: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_npm_sec.asp?eidm=33&esem=2&epmi=s Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) announced a revolutionary initiative to promote Fantasy Flight’s products in retail gaming stores from North America to Europe.  The Fantasy Flight Media Center is built around an iPad and broadband wireless to [...] Running a 40K League http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/09/15/running-a-40k-league/ http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/09/15/running-a-40k-league/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:51:34 +0000 Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/?p=19410 Gamingretailer.com podcast episode #3- 10 points to consider when running a Warhammer 40k league.

An indepth discussion of how we run our 40k leagues plus copies of all materials we use to run them.

 

Article and links to materials.

]]> http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/09/15/running-a-40k-league/feed/ 0 Gamingretailer.com podcast episode #3- 10 points to consider when running a Warhammer 40k league. An indepth discussion of how we run our 40k leagues plus copies of all materials we use to run them.   Article and links to materials. Gamingretailer.com podcast episode #3- 10 points to consider when running a Warhammer 40k league. An indepth discussion of how we run our 40k leagues plus copies of all materials we use to run them.   Article and links to materials. Mark Cracco Gaming Retailer clean Marketing your store on Facebook http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/08/19/marketing-your-store-on-facebook/ http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/08/19/marketing-your-store-on-facebook/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:37:49 +0000 Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/?p=19371 GamingRetailer.com Podcast episode 2.

Today’s show is an interview with Gary Ray from Black Diamond Games in California. Gary talks about using facebook as a means to connect with your customers. Also included with this episode is a bonus video (only available on the site) in which we walk you through the process of setting up a Facebook page for your local store.

You must be logged in to access the podcast and the video. Click read more to get there.

I have created a forum topic for discussion on using Facebook or other social media to market your store.

*note: In the interview, Gary mentions he will be giving a seminar at the ACD games day. It has come to our attention that this seminar is no longer on the schedule.

Click the play button to listen.

The video:

Podacst show notes:

  • How to Market a game store in Facebook
  • The cost of using Facebook versus traditional marketing.
  • The advantage of using a Facebook Fan page.
  • The different strategies that Facebook Fan page owners use to keep their fans engaged.
  • Using a coupon to get the information needed to better address your customers
  • How often should one post so as to not overwhelm your fan base
  • Tips on linking strategy when using Facebook ads
  • A comparison between the Facebook Fan Page, Community Page, and Discussion Forum.
  • Why should we separate our Personal Facebook account from our Business account?
  • The Privacy issue on Facebook and how it affect its users in terms of Marketing.

Resources mentioned:

Transcript of the entire show: Click Here.

]]> http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/08/19/marketing-your-store-on-facebook/feed/ 0 GamingRetailer.com Podcast episode 2. Today’s show is an interview with Gary Ray from Black Diamond Games in California. Gary talks about using facebook as a means to connect with your customers. Also included with this episode is a bonus video (only available on the site) in which we walk you through the process of setting up a Facebook page for your local store. You must be logged in to access the podcast and the video. Click read more to get there. I have created a forum topic for discussion on using Facebook or other social media to market your store. *note: In the interview, Gary mentions he will be giving a seminar at the ACD games day. It has come to our attention that this seminar is no longer on the schedule. Click the play button to listen. The video: Podacst show notes: How to Market a game store in Facebook The cost of using Facebook versus traditional marketing. The advantage of using a Facebook Fan page. The different strategies that Facebook Fan page owners use to keep their fans engaged. Using a coupon to get the information needed to better address your customers How often should one post so as to not overwhelm your fan base Tips on linking strategy when using Facebook ads A comparison between the Facebook Fan Page, Community Page, and Discussion Forum. Why should we separate our Personal Facebook account from our Business account? The Privacy issue on Facebook and how it affect its users in terms of Marketing. Resources mentioned: Yelp – http://www.yelp.com/ Gnome Games – http://www.gnomegames.com/ Rainy Day Games – http://www.rainy-day-games.com/ Black Diamond Games Blog – http://blackdiamondgames.blogspot.com/ Facebook – http://facebook.com Transcript of the entire show: Click Here. GamingRetailer.com Podcast episode 2. Today’s show is an interview with Gary Ray from Black Diamond Games in California. Gary talks about using facebook as a means to connect with your customers. Also included with this episode is a bonus video [...] Introduction http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/08/11/introduction/ http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/08/11/introduction/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:25:23 +0000 Mark Cracco http://www.gamingretailer.com/?p=19252 Welcome to the Gaming Retailer dot com website version 2010. Our first podcast episode is now up. Several more are in process. Feedback, comments and concerns should sent to Gamingretailer@aol.com.

]]> http://www.gamingretailer.com/2010/08/11/introduction/feed/ 0 Welcome to the Gaming Retailer dot com website version 2010. Our first podcast episode is now up. Several more are in process. Feedback, comments and concerns should sent to Gamingretailer@aol.com. Welcome to the Gaming Retailer dot com website version 2010. Our first podcast episode is now up. Several more are in process. Feedback, comments and concerns should sent to Gamingretailer@aol.com.