ReelCast by ReelMetrics Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:32:58 -0400 https://reelcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. yes 8a55c371-1da2-5124-b96d-5a1b0b099346 ReelMetrics episodic false Data science firm, ReelMetrics, is the world's largest independent aggregator of slot machine data. In ReelCast, we discuss data-driven insights, tips, and tricks that can help any professional slot team.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) slot machines, gaming industry, casinos, reelmetrics, slots, slot data, big data ReelMetrics https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ao5p8ztb7jmy00v1qgp313j9u3sw?.jpg ReelCast by ReelMetrics https://reelcast.buzzsprout.com ReelCast s05e07 - Gaming Arts with Rob Ziems ReelCast s05e07 - Gaming Arts with Rob Ziems In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Rob Ziems, Chief Executive Officer at Gaming Arts. Listen as Rob covers the company’s acquisition by Merkur Group and explains how the combination is yielding dividends both culturally & developmentally. Learn about what’s brewing in the Gaming Arts lab, and hear the three debate whether the classic bootstrap / startup model remains a viable path for those wishing to build slot companies. Also in this episode, Tilman Fertitta finally lands Caesars.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Rob Ziems, Chief Executive Officer at Gaming Arts. Listen as Rob covers the company’s acquisition by Merkur Group and explains how the combination is yielding dividends both culturally & developmentally. Learn about what’s brewing in the Gaming Arts lab, and hear the three debate whether the classic bootstrap / startup model remains a viable path for those wishing to build slot companies. Also in this episode, Tilman Fertitta finally lands Caesars.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-19569079 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 3393 5 7 full false s05e06 - Acres Manufacturing with Noah Acres s05e06 - Acres Manufacturing with Noah Acres In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Noah Acres, Principal & Chief Operating Officer at Acres Manufacturing. Learn how the company's CMS platform, Foundation, leverages modern architecture, state-of-the art hardware, and a growing collection of analytical and promotional applications to redefine customer acquisition and player marketing. Also, hear how the company's data acquisition and analysis is forcing it to completely rethink the reinvestment logic of traditional player development programs. Also in this episode, layouts based on customer segmentation. 

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Noah Acres, Principal & Chief Operating Officer at Acres Manufacturing. Learn how the company's CMS platform, Foundation, leverages modern architecture, state-of-the art hardware, and a growing collection of analytical and promotional applications to redefine customer acquisition and player marketing. Also, hear how the company's data acquisition and analysis is forcing it to completely rethink the reinvestment logic of traditional player development programs. Also in this episode, layouts based on customer segmentation. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-19406325 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400 3040 full false s05e05 - Adept USA with Mahesh & Eshan Jituri s05e05 - Adept USA with Mahesh & Eshan Jituri In this episode, Nick and Dan sit down with Mahesh and Eshan Jituri of Adept USA. Learn how a contracted software project for an American casino group pivoted the company toward becoming a premier innovator in gaming dispatch solutions. Listen-in as father & son discuss their diverse application portfolio, their experience supporting both resort and route operators, and the emerging trends set to redefine the dispatch landscape. Also in this episode, the Iran conflict and delays at Al Marjan Island. 

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Dan sit down with Mahesh and Eshan Jituri of Adept USA. Learn how a contracted software project for an American casino group pivoted the company toward becoming a premier innovator in gaming dispatch solutions. Listen-in as father & son discuss their diverse application portfolio, their experience supporting both resort and route operators, and the emerging trends set to redefine the dispatch landscape. Also in this episode, the Iran conflict and delays at Al Marjan Island. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-19149322 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3284 5 5 full false s05e04 - DRGT with Marco Herrera s05e04 - DRGT with Marco Herrera In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Marco Herrera, Chief Executive Officer of DRGT. Learn how DRGT has leveraged decades of in-the-trenches systems and operational experience to produce a tech portfolio that’s garnered a considerable share of the international CMS market. Also, hear about how international operators are applying DRGT’s unique bonusing and cashless applications in ways that are of increasing interest to operators elsewhere. Also in this episode, leveraging the “personal touch” in the land-based / online divide.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Marco Herrera, Chief Executive Officer of DRGT. Learn how DRGT has leveraged decades of in-the-trenches systems and operational experience to produce a tech portfolio that’s garnered a considerable share of the international CMS market. Also, hear about how international operators are applying DRGT’s unique bonusing and cashless applications in ways that are of increasing interest to operators elsewhere. Also in this episode, leveraging the “personal touch” in the land-based / online divide.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-19097740 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 2702 5 4 full false s05e03 - Casino Operations Summit with Lucien Wijsman s05e03 - Casino Operations Summit with Lucien Wijsman In this episode, Nick and Dan catch up with Lucien Wijsman, owner of the Casino Operations Summit, which takes place from April 21 through 23 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Learn about the event's history and why it is increasingly regarded as Europe’s preeminent industry event. Also, get an overview of the challenges currently facing Europe’s casino operators and a preview of this year’s themes—land-based and online coexistence, the re-segmentation of traditional player personas, and transparent communication with players. Also in this episode, 2025 player behavior trends.

Notes

  • For more info on the Casino Operations Summit, see https://casinooperationssummit.net
  • Correction: Macau annual casino revenues (gaming + non-gaming) in 2025 were ~$35B vs Las Vegas at ~$32B, including all Strip & off-Strip locations. Slot revenue during the same period was roughly ~$11B in Las Vegas and ~$1.7B in Macau.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Dan catch up with Lucien Wijsman, owner of the Casino Operations Summit, which takes place from April 21 through 23 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Learn about the event's history and why it is increasingly regarded as Europe’s preeminent industry event. Also, get an overview of the challenges currently facing Europe’s casino operators and a preview of this year’s themes—land-based and online coexistence, the re-segmentation of traditional player personas, and transparent communication with players. Also in this episode, 2025 player behavior trends.

Notes

  • For more info on the Casino Operations Summit, see https://casinooperationssummit.net
  • Correction: Macau annual casino revenues (gaming + non-gaming) in 2025 were ~$35B vs Las Vegas at ~$32B, including all Strip & off-Strip locations. Slot revenue during the same period was roughly ~$11B in Las Vegas and ~$1.7B in Macau.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-18928950 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 4151 5 3 full false s05e02 - Nevada Gaming Control Board with Chairman Mike Dreitzer s05e02 - Nevada Gaming Control Board with Chairman Mike Dreitzer In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Mike Dreitzer, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Learn how Mike is applying experience from a decades-long tenure on the industry's supply side to improve regulatory efficiency, promote technological innovation, & strengthen consumer protections. Also, tune in as we discuss the constitutional and consumer protection issues at the heart of the prediction market disputes & the testing / certification complexities associated with AI. Also in this episode, why are Americans so obsessed with prediction markets?

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Mike Dreitzer, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Learn how Mike is applying experience from a decades-long tenure on the industry's supply side to improve regulatory efficiency, promote technological innovation, & strengthen consumer protections. Also, tune in as we discuss the constitutional and consumer protection issues at the heart of the prediction market disputes & the testing / certification complexities associated with AI. Also in this episode, why are Americans so obsessed with prediction markets?

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-18716723 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3743 5 2 full false s05e01 - B Global with Brendan Bussmann s05e01 - B Global with Brendan Bussmann In this first episode of our fifth season, Nick and Dan do a deep dive on legislative topics with Brendan Bussmann, legislative expert and Managing Partner of B Global Advisors. Tune in as we examine legal efforts surrounding prediction markets, sweepstakes, and online casinos, as well as the latest legal developments in IRS reporting / deductions, European “re-regulation”, and the state of legalization efforts in Utah, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. Also in this episode: Is the UAE the industry’s next Gold Rush?

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]]> In this first episode of our fifth season, Nick and Dan do a deep dive on legislative topics with Brendan Bussmann, legislative expert and Managing Partner of B Global Advisors. Tune in as we examine legal efforts surrounding prediction markets, sweepstakes, and online casinos, as well as the latest legal developments in IRS reporting / deductions, European “re-regulation”, and the state of legalization efforts in Utah, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. Also in this episode: Is the UAE the industry’s next Gold Rush?

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-18511857 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4196 5 1 full false s04e10 - Aristocrat Gaming with Dan Marks s04e10 - Aristocrat Gaming with Dan Marks In this episode, Nick and Co-Host, Dan Cherry, chat with Dan Marks, Senior Vice President of Gaming at Aristocrat Gaming. Learn about the day-to-day at one of industry's most successful game design studios, Gimmie Games, and the strategies, processes, and philosophies behind some of the industry's most iconic products. Also in this episode, elective Responsible Gaming programs.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Co-Host, Dan Cherry, chat with Dan Marks, Senior Vice President of Gaming at Aristocrat Gaming. Learn about the day-to-day at one of industry's most successful game design studios, Gimmie Games, and the strategies, processes, and philosophies behind some of the industry's most iconic products. Also in this episode, elective Responsible Gaming programs.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-18234854 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 4858 4 10 full false s04e09 - Slot Check with Grant Stousland s04e09 - Slot Check with Grant Stousland In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, catch up with Slot Check Founder & CEO, Grant Stousland. Learn about Slot Check, a revolutionary smartphone app that communicates to players machine data points such as location, RTP, payout history, and more. Hear how operators are discovering how transparent communication with slot players is generating incremental trips, longer sessions, higher ADTs, & material upticks in satisfaction & retention. Also in this episode, the FBI's sports betting stings & G2E 2025.

Links referenced in show:

Slot Check - https://slotcheck.com

Sacred Heart University Poll - https://www.sacredheart.edu/media/shu-media/press-room-2025/SHU-2025-Nationwide-Sports-Gambling-Poll-ADA.pdf

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]]> In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, catch up with Slot Check Founder & CEO, Grant Stousland. Learn about Slot Check, a revolutionary smartphone app that communicates to players machine data points such as location, RTP, payout history, and more. Hear how operators are discovering how transparent communication with slot players is generating incremental trips, longer sessions, higher ADTs, & material upticks in satisfaction & retention. Also in this episode, the FBI's sports betting stings & G2E 2025.

Links referenced in show:

Slot Check - https://slotcheck.com

Sacred Heart University Poll - https://www.sacredheart.edu/media/shu-media/press-room-2025/SHU-2025-Nationwide-Sports-Gambling-Poll-ADA.pdf

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-18103683 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3886 4 9 full false s04e08 - Innovation Group with Brian Wyman s04e08 - Innovation Group with Brian Wyman In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Dan Cherry, catch-up with Brian Wyman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Innovation Group. Learn about The Innovation Group's portfolio of advisory services, and listen as the three do a deep dive on consumer demand---pre-opening feasibility analysis, loyalty program construction, player segmentation, promotional programs, and more. The three also discuss the travel and hospitality sector's increasing focus on higher-income segments, and its implications for the future. Also in this episode, reactions to our two-part interview with UNLV's Professor Anthony Lucas.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Dan Cherry, catch-up with Brian Wyman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Innovation Group. Learn about The Innovation Group's portfolio of advisory services, and listen as the three do a deep dive on consumer demand---pre-opening feasibility analysis, loyalty program construction, player segmentation, promotional programs, and more. The three also discuss the travel and hospitality sector's increasing focus on higher-income segments, and its implications for the future. Also in this episode, reactions to our two-part interview with UNLV's Professor Anthony Lucas.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17919484 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 4350 4 8 full false s04e07 - Professor Anthony Lucas, Part Two s04e07 - Professor Anthony Lucas, Part Two In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. 

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]]> In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17757505 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2554 4 7 bonus false s04e07 - Professor Anthony Lucas, Part One s04e07 - Professor Anthony Lucas, Part One In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. 

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]]> In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17757499 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3453 4 7 full false s04e06 - SlotCycle with Jeff Jordan s04e06 - SlotCycle with Jeff Jordan In this episode, Nick & guest cohost, Michael Carruthers, speak with Jeff Jordan, Founder and CEO of SlotCycle. Join us for a deep dive on the secondhand equipment sector’s players, practices, and pitfalls, and how SlotCycle’s online marketplace and service portfolio are increasing transparency, efficiency, and value for buyers and sellers. Also in this episode, buying chairs for slot environments and resisting the temptation to replace slot systems. (Our apologies for the intermittent mic issues in this episode).

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]]> In this episode, Nick & guest cohost, Michael Carruthers, speak with Jeff Jordan, Founder and CEO of SlotCycle. Join us for a deep dive on the secondhand equipment sector’s players, practices, and pitfalls, and how SlotCycle’s online marketplace and service portfolio are increasing transparency, efficiency, and value for buyers and sellers. Also in this episode, buying chairs for slot environments and resisting the temptation to replace slot systems. (Our apologies for the intermittent mic issues in this episode).

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17525184 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4670 4 6 full false s04e05 - Light & Wonder with Ryan Scott s04e05 - Light & Wonder with Ryan Scott In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Michael Carruthers, speak with Ryan Scott, Vice President of Commercial Strategy - Slots at Light & Wonder. Learn about Ryan's path from casino operations into strategic supply-side roles and how he leverages experiences in each to better inform L&W's commercial strategies. Hear about the dominance of the Big Three suppliers on today's slot floors, and how they're leveraging advantages in distribution power, developmental and analytical capacity, product bundling, lounge programs, and other strategies to fortify and expand floor share. Also in this episode, the ongoing debate about voluntary smoking bans.

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]]> In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Michael Carruthers, speak with Ryan Scott, Vice President of Commercial Strategy - Slots at Light & Wonder. Learn about Ryan's path from casino operations into strategic supply-side roles and how he leverages experiences in each to better inform L&W's commercial strategies. Hear about the dominance of the Big Three suppliers on today's slot floors, and how they're leveraging advantages in distribution power, developmental and analytical capacity, product bundling, lounge programs, and other strategies to fortify and expand floor share. Also in this episode, the ongoing debate about voluntary smoking bans.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17401953 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2786 4 5 full false s04e04 - Max Bet Media with Mike McKiski s04e04 - Max Bet Media with Mike McKiski In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, catch-up with Mike McKiski, Co-Founder & President of Max Bet Media and Co-Host of the Max Bet Podcast. Hear Mike discuss the creation, operation and evolution of the industry’s best-known podcast, what the experience and interviews have taught him, his upcoming move to Bluberi, and his thoughts about podcasting’s role within the gaming industry moving forward. Also in this episode, a review of the 2025 Casino Operations Summit - Nova Gorica Edition.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, catch-up with Mike McKiski, Co-Founder & President of Max Bet Media and Co-Host of the Max Bet Podcast. Hear Mike discuss the creation, operation and evolution of the industry’s best-known podcast, what the experience and interviews have taught him, his upcoming move to Bluberi, and his thoughts about podcasting’s role within the gaming industry moving forward. Also in this episode, a review of the 2025 Casino Operations Summit - Nova Gorica Edition.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17246360 Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 3997 4 4 full false s04e03 - Truist Securities with Barry Jonas s04e03 - Truist Securities with Barry Jonas In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with Barry Jonas, Managing Director and Senior Gaming Equity Analyst at Truist Securities. Learn about Wall Street's take on the gaming industry, including investor likes / dislikes, the ins and outs of valuation and demand forecasting, trends exciting / worrying investors, and the potential impacts of Trump tariff and immigration policies. Also in this episode, configuring multi-game terminals and financial woes at Holland Casino. 

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]]> In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with Barry Jonas, Managing Director and Senior Gaming Equity Analyst at Truist Securities. Learn about Wall Street's take on the gaming industry, including investor likes / dislikes, the ins and outs of valuation and demand forecasting, trends exciting / worrying investors, and the potential impacts of Trump tariff and immigration policies. Also in this episode, configuring multi-game terminals and financial woes at Holland Casino. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-17054886 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 3434 4 3 full false s04e02 - Peninsula Pacific Entertainment with Aaron Gomes s04e02 - Peninsula Pacific Entertainment with Aaron Gomes In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with P2E President & COO, Aaron Gomes. Hear about growing-up in a prominent gaming family, Aaron's path to his current role, the ins and outs of HHR, and P2E's history, philosophies, current portfolio, and upcoming projects, including the new Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Also in this episode, listener questions and the new ReelHot Index.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with P2E President & COO, Aaron Gomes. Hear about growing-up in a prominent gaming family, Aaron's path to his current role, the ins and outs of HHR, and P2E's history, philosophies, current portfolio, and upcoming projects, including the new Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Also in this episode, listener questions and the new ReelHot Index.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-16874638 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 3584 4 2 full false s04e01 - Wind Creek Hospitality with Ken Rohman s04e01 - Wind Creek Hospitality with Ken Rohman In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Ken Rohman, Chief Marketing Officer for Wind Creek Hospitality. Learn about the Poarch Creek tribe's growth and expansion into commercial markets, its guest-driven service culture, the Wind Creek Rewards loyalty program, and the licensing, construction, positioning, opening, and early successes of the group's newest resort, Wind Creek Chicago Southland. Also in this episode, Don hangs-up his spurs.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Ken Rohman, Chief Marketing Officer for Wind Creek Hospitality. Learn about the Poarch Creek tribe's growth and expansion into commercial markets, its guest-driven service culture, the Wind Creek Rewards loyalty program, and the licensing, construction, positioning, opening, and early successes of the group's newest resort, Wind Creek Chicago Southland. Also in this episode, Don hangs-up his spurs.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-16697249 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 3555 4 1 full false s03e11 - Thanksgiving Episode s03e11 - Thanksgiving Episode In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Nick and Don list the top ten current slot industry trends for which they’re most thankful. Also in this episode, game speed and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (mea culpa edition).

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]]> In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Nick and Don list the top ten current slot industry trends for which they’re most thankful. Also in this episode, game speed and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (mea culpa edition).

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-16172077 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2787 3 11 full false s03e10 - Konami Gaming with Jay Bertsch, Chris Rowe, and Stephanie Lau s03e10 - Konami Gaming with Jay Bertsch, Chris Rowe, and Stephanie Lau In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Konami’s Jay Bertsch (SVP & Chief Commercial Officer), Chris Rowe (VP of North American Game Sales), and Stephanie Lau (VP of Sales Enablement). Hear the team’s thoughts on G2E ’24, as well as upcoming rollouts in systems, cabinets, and games. Also in this episode, Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, and the Dragon Train dispute.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Konami’s Jay Bertsch (SVP & Chief Commercial Officer), Chris Rowe (VP of North American Game Sales), and Stephanie Lau (VP of Sales Enablement). Hear the team’s thoughts on G2E ’24, as well as upcoming rollouts in systems, cabinets, and games. Also in this episode, Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, and the Dragon Train dispute.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-16012692 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2944 3 10 full false s03e09 - Bluberi with Mike Brennan & Casey Whalen s03e09 - Bluberi with Mike Brennan & Casey Whalen In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Bluberi's Chief Product Officer, Mike Brennan, and Chief Commercial Officer, Casey Whalen. Learn how an insurgent supplier with roots in Quebec is parlaying a string of surprise hits into some of the most exciting product offerings for the Class III slot space. Hear about their design philosophies, banking strategies, release plans, cultural imperatives, and (music to our ears) obsession with fair share performance. Also in this episode, G2E 2024. 

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Bluberi's Chief Product Officer, Mike Brennan, and Chief Commercial Officer, Casey Whalen. Learn how an insurgent supplier with roots in Quebec is parlaying a string of surprise hits into some of the most exciting product offerings for the Class III slot space. Hear about their design philosophies, banking strategies, release plans, cultural imperatives, and (music to our ears) obsession with fair share performance. Also in this episode, G2E 2024. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-15767087 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3853 3 9 full false s03e08 - Zitro USA with Derik Mooberry s03e08 - Zitro USA with Derik Mooberry In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA. Learn about Zitro's rise from niche electronic bingo provider to a global supply-side powerhouse, its plans for the North American market, and the company's increasingly compelling Class III slot portfolio. Also in this episode, leveraging superstar inventory to dial-back free play.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA. Learn about Zitro's rise from niche electronic bingo provider to a global supply-side powerhouse, its plans for the North American market, and the company's increasingly compelling Class III slot portfolio. Also in this episode, leveraging superstar inventory to dial-back free play.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-15628363 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3201 3 8 full false s03e07 - Incredible Technologies with Dan Schrementi s03e07 - Incredible Technologies with Dan Schrementi In this episode, Nick & Don speak with Dan Schrementi, President of Gaming at Incredible Technologies (IT). Learn about IT's history as a pioneering arcade game supplier, its move into gaming, its design & commercial philosophies, its recent strategic rebuild, its product roadmap, and its "Teed Up" initiative. Also in this episode, how free play reductions impact visitation & spend. 

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don speak with Dan Schrementi, President of Gaming at Incredible Technologies (IT). Learn about IT's history as a pioneering arcade game supplier, its move into gaming, its design & commercial philosophies, its recent strategic rebuild, its product roadmap, and its "Teed Up" initiative. Also in this episode, how free play reductions impact visitation & spend. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-15397255 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3423 3 7 full false s03e06 - AGS with Jackson Floyd and Steve Walther s03e06 - AGS with Jackson Floyd and Steve Walther In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with AGS's VP of Slots, Jackson Floyd, and VP of Game Development, Steve Walther. Learn about AGS's history, cultural leadership,  developmental philosophy (Steve's tango analogy is awesome), GameON customer summit, upcoming product releases, and more. Also in this episode, keeping Actual and Theo variances in-check.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with AGS's VP of Slots, Jackson Floyd, and VP of Game Development, Steve Walther. Learn about AGS's history, cultural leadership,  developmental philosophy (Steve's tango analogy is awesome), GameON customer summit, upcoming product releases, and more. Also in this episode, keeping Actual and Theo variances in-check.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-15300571 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3350 3 6 full false s03e05 - Gaming Arts with Mike Dreitzer s03e05 - Gaming Arts with Mike Dreitzer In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts. Learn about the risks & rewards of building a slot machine company, the group's startup phase, development philosophy, product portfolio,  near-term plans, and its strategic alliance with Germany's Merkur Gaming.  Also in this episode, supply and demand considerations related to multi-game product.

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]]> In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts. Learn about the risks & rewards of building a slot machine company, the group's startup phase, development philosophy, product portfolio,  near-term plans, and its strategic alliance with Germany's Merkur Gaming.  Also in this episode, supply and demand considerations related to multi-game product.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-15085579 Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3674 3 5 full false s03e04 - Bally's Corporation with Dan Cherry s03e04 - Bally's Corporation with Dan Cherry In this episode, Nick & Don chat with Dan Cherry, Vice President of Gaming Operations at Bally's Corporation. Dan discusses the major projects underway in Vegas and Chicago, as well as the challenges and payoffs of implementing operational and analytical standards within hyper-growth gaming organizations. Also in this episode, should I replace ETGs with slots?

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don chat with Dan Cherry, Vice President of Gaming Operations at Bally's Corporation. Dan discusses the major projects underway in Vegas and Chicago, as well as the challenges and payoffs of implementing operational and analytical standards within hyper-growth gaming organizations. Also in this episode, should I replace ETGs with slots?

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-14981282 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0400 3168 3 4 full false s03e03 - Blue Delta Jeans with Nick Weaver s03e03 - Blue Delta Jeans with Nick Weaver Blue jeans?!? Yes, you read that correctly. In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Nick Weaver, Co-Founder and COO of Blue Delta Jeans. Learn how Nick and his team are using $500 custom-tailored blue jeans to thrill slot players and breathe new life into VIP events and continuity programs. Also in this episode, the EVERI / IGT merger.

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]]> Blue jeans?!? Yes, you read that correctly. In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Nick Weaver, Co-Founder and COO of Blue Delta Jeans. Learn how Nick and his team are using $500 custom-tailored blue jeans to thrill slot players and breathe new life into VIP events and continuity programs. Also in this episode, the EVERI / IGT merger.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-14793211 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2901 3 3 full false s03e02 - Delaware North with Michael Carruthers s03e02 - Delaware North with Michael Carruthers In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Michael Carruthers, Corp VP of Gaming Operations at Delaware North. Learn about the past, present, and future of one of the industry's oldest and most diversified gaming operators, and how the gaming division is leveraging data and data analysis for competitive advantage. Also in this episode, lease vs buy for smaller operations.

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Michael Carruthers, Corp VP of Gaming Operations at Delaware North. Learn about the past, present, and future of one of the industry's oldest and most diversified gaming operators, and how the gaming division is leveraging data and data analysis for competitive advantage. Also in this episode, lease vs buy for smaller operations.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-14577542 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2999 3 2 full false s03e01 - BC Slots with Brian Christopher & Josh O'Connell s03e01 - BC Slots with Brian Christopher & Josh O'Connell In this first episode of Season 3, Nick and Don discuss the slot influencer phenomenon with domain pioneers and undisputed leaders, Brian Christopher & Josh O’Connell of BC Slots. Brian and Josh cover the company’s full timeline, from Brian’s first impromptu clip to becoming the industry’s most powerful influencer brand. Learn about the logistics of BC Slots engagements, their benefits to operators and suppliers, and the company’s newest products, FlipTheSwitch.com and Brian Christopher Slots 2. Also in this episode, Dragon Link expansion.

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]]> In this first episode of Season 3, Nick and Don discuss the slot influencer phenomenon with domain pioneers and undisputed leaders, Brian Christopher & Josh O’Connell of BC Slots. Brian and Josh cover the company’s full timeline, from Brian’s first impromptu clip to becoming the industry’s most powerful influencer brand. Learn about the logistics of BC Slots engagements, their benefits to operators and suppliers, and the company’s newest products, FlipTheSwitch.com and Brian Christopher Slots 2. Also in this episode, Dragon Link expansion.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-14296731 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3994 3 1 full false s02e11 - Top Ten Insights of 2023 s02e11 - Top Ten Insights of 2023 In this end-of-year retrospective episode, Nick and Don cover the Top Ten Insights of 2023. Also in this episode, mitigations for low-ceiling environments.

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]]> In this end-of-year retrospective episode, Nick and Don cover the Top Ten Insights of 2023. Also in this episode, mitigations for low-ceiling environments.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-14213343 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2529 2 11 full false s02e10 - Aruze Gaming Global with Kelcey Allison s02e10 - Aruze Gaming Global with Kelcey Allison In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Kelcey Allison, COO of the newly-created Aruze Gaming Global. Kelcey walks Nick & Don through the Okada garnishment, the Chapter 11 filing, the auction, and the creation and future of Aruze Gaming Global. Also in this episode, Vegas F1 and casino signage.

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Kelcey Allison, COO of the newly-created Aruze Gaming Global. Kelcey walks Nick & Don through the Okada garnishment, the Chapter 11 filing, the auction, and the creation and future of Aruze Gaming Global. Also in this episode, Vegas F1 and casino signage.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-13989798 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3191 2 10 full false s02e09 - Budgetary Guidance for 2024 s02e09 - Budgetary Guidance for 2024 In this post-G2E episode, Nick & Don present budgetary guidance for 2024. Sub-topics include Halloween; conducting fair share, occupancy, layout, and demand analyses; the CapEx / OpEx split; pacing spend, and; focusing on the greatest in lieu of the latest.

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]]> In this post-G2E episode, Nick & Don present budgetary guidance for 2024. Sub-topics include Halloween; conducting fair share, occupancy, layout, and demand analyses; the CapEx / OpEx split; pacing spend, and; focusing on the greatest in lieu of the latest.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-13871060 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 3286 2 9 full false s02e08 - Increased Jackpot Activity & G2E 2023 s02e08 - Increased Jackpot Activity & G2E 2023 In this episode, Nick & Don present metrics and theories related to operator reports of significantly increased jackpot activity within North American casinos. They also discuss key areas of interest for this year's G2E trade show in Las Vegas.

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don present metrics and theories related to operator reports of significantly increased jackpot activity within North American casinos. They also discuss key areas of interest for this year's G2E trade show in Las Vegas.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-13654509 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2445 2 8 full false s02e07 - Operator / Vendor Tensions with Buddy Frank s02e07 - Operator / Vendor Tensions with Buddy Frank In this episode, Nick & Don welcome industry consultant and slot management guru, Buddy Frank, to discuss the symbiotic and often strained relationships between the industry's operators and vendors. 

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don welcome industry consultant and slot management guru, Buddy Frank, to discuss the symbiotic and often strained relationships between the industry's operators and vendors. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-13462583 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 4562 2 7 full false s02e06 - Video Poker with Action Gaming's Mike Fields s02e06 - Video Poker with Action Gaming's Mike Fields In this episode, Nick & Don welcome Mike Fields, Executive Vice President at video poker powerhouse, Action Gaming. In this discussion, Fields covers the latest trends in video poker, as well as general operational tips for transforming aging, long-neglected poker portfolios into differentiating, high-yield sources of competitive advantage.    

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don welcome Mike Fields, Executive Vice President at video poker powerhouse, Action Gaming. In this discussion, Fields covers the latest trends in video poker, as well as general operational tips for transforming aging, long-neglected poker portfolios into differentiating, high-yield sources of competitive advantage.    

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-13137763 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400 4097 2 6 full false s02e05 - Marketing & Mix Management with Lucien Wijsman s02e05 - Marketing & Mix Management with Lucien Wijsman In this episode, Nick & Don welcome ReelCast's first guest--industry consultant and executive education pioneer, Lucien Wijsman. In this wide-ranging discussion about mix management and slot marketing, Wijsman emphasizes the critical importance of player segmentation, and expresses his concerns about how over-diversification, imbalance, and obsolete mix management practices are hampering slot performance.

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]]> In this episode, Nick & Don welcome ReelCast's first guest--industry consultant and executive education pioneer, Lucien Wijsman. In this wide-ranging discussion about mix management and slot marketing, Wijsman emphasizes the critical importance of player segmentation, and expresses his concerns about how over-diversification, imbalance, and obsolete mix management practices are hampering slot performance.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-12893578 Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 3980 2 5 full false s02e04 - Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links s02e04 - Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links. 

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]]> In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links. 

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-12741246 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 3056 2 4 full false s02e03 - Updating Best Practices (Part III) s02e03 - Updating Best Practices (Part III) In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.

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]]> In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-12517011 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2357 2 3 full false s02e02 - Updating Best Practices (Part II) s02e02 - Updating Best Practices (Part II) In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, continue their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.

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]]> In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, continue their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-12338678 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2324 2 2 full false s02e01 - Updating Best Practices (Part I) s02e01 - Updating Best Practices (Part I) In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, introduce Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.

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]]> In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, introduce Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-12140214 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2517 2 1 full false s01e04 - Top Ten Insights of 2022 s01e04 - Top Ten Insights of 2022 In this year-end retrospective episode, CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss the company's Top Ten Insights of 2022.

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]]> In this year-end retrospective episode, CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss the company's Top Ten Insights of 2022.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-11918058 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2445 1 4 full false s01e03 - Making Your Peace with Premium s01e03 - Making Your Peace with Premium In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss myths and imperatives surrounding Premium slot product.

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]]> In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss myths and imperatives surrounding Premium slot product.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-11771755 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 3117 1 3 full false s01e02 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part II) s01e02 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part II) In this second episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their two-part discussion covering Inventory Overdiversification.

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]]> In this second episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their two-part discussion covering Inventory Overdiversification.

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]]> ReelMetrics Buzzsprout-11607232 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 2336 1 2 full false s01e01 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part I) s01e01 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part I) In this inaugural episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Inventory Overdiversification.

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]]> In this inaugural episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Inventory Overdiversification.

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]]> Nicholas Buzzsprout-11399244 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2055 1 1 full false