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our business partners,” said Charles Goldstuck, TouchTunes
Chairman and CEO. “I am also pleased to announce that
Noel Steen, Founder of Music Direction, will continue in his
role as creative director for the company. He is one of the
most talented, creative executives in the industry, and will be
an incredible addition to our team.” For more information,
visit (www.touchtunes.com).
F2FEC ANNOUNCES LOCATION AND DATES
NEW TICKET ZONE FROM COAST TO COAST
From left: Rick Iceberg, George Smith, and Ben Jones at F2FEC
2016 in San Diego.
The next Face 2 Face Entertainment Conference (F2FEC)
will be held at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort outside
Atlanta, Feb. 21-23, 2017. Its theme of “Differentiate” will
focus on ways to “stand out, stand above, and remain rele-
vant” within the amusement center industry and beyond.
“Attendees are going to be impressed with the 10X Better
look and feel at this first class winery and resort,” says Rick
Iceberg of CJ Barrymore’s and co-producer of F2FEC. “The
decision to host next year’s event at Chateau Elan is aligned
with our philosophies to change and keep things fresh, and it
also brings the F2F Experience eastward.”
Ben Jones of Live Oak Bank and George Smith of Family
Entertainment Group also co-produce F2FEC. Together, they
make up the Three Amigos. The invitation-only planning
meeting ahead of F2FEC, EPIC Charrette, is scheduled for
Oct. 11-13, 2016, in a yet-to-be-determined location. For
more information, contact Iceberg at (mail@cjbarrymores.
com), Jones at (benrjones@comcast.net), and Smith at (geo
smith4756@gmail.com).
Coming this summer is Coast to Coast Entertainment’s
newest addition to its series of color-changing cranes, Ticket
Zone. Ticket Zone features a specially made claw that will
pick up ticket bundles and/or rings of tickets.
The crane cabinet features patented color changing LED
front and sides and the ability to link multiple units for a
synced color-changing light show, just like Coast to Coast’s
other Fun Zone series of cranes. Ticket Zone also comes
with Coast to Coast’s standard computer control board and
mechanical parts, which are fully compatible with previous
models 10 years and older.
“We continue to build on our proven board system that
our customers have come to expect from us,” says Gary Bal-
aban, Co-founder of Coast to Coast. “We also stand behind
the line of cranes we sell so strongly that we continue to
offer a full one-year, bumper to bumper warranty.”
Coast to Coast is selling ticket bundles and will soon offer
rings of tickets. For more information, visit (www.cranema-
chines.com). For a list of authorized distributors, contact Jim
Chapman at (800)224-1717 ext. 726. s
TOUCHTUNES ACQUIRES MUSIC DIRECTION
TouchTunes has announced the acquisition of Vancou-
ver-based music services provider Music Direction. The com-
pany provides custom-branded background music services to
retail, restaurant, and hospitality clients. Music Direction will
continue to offer its solutions, which are designed to support
client brands by strengthening customer relationships and
increasing sales.
“The acquisition of Music Direction is an exciting opportu-
nity for TouchTunes as we continue to expand our portfolio
of products and services and bring new opportunities to
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