Dine-In Cinema Summit 2025 | Proctor Companies’ Michael Jacinto [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news, including the announcements for Best Picture marathons and Black History Month screenings. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined at the Dine-In Cinema Summit by Michael Jacinto, the vice president of sales at Proctor Companies, to discuss the evolution of FEC spaces and the integration of cinemas into multi-purpose entertainment complexes.
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news, including the announcements for Best Picture marathons and Black History Month screenings. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined at the Dine-In Cinema Summit by Michael Jacinto, the vice president of sales at Proctor Companies, to discuss the evolution of FEC spaces and the integration of cinemas into multi-purpose entertainment complexes.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:55 Box Office Forecast
04:03 Programming Updates
06:40 Executive Update
09:50 Sponsor Message: Agile Ticketing Solutions
10:20 Introduction to Guest: Michael Jacinto of Proctor Companies
10:43 Discussion of the Dine-in Cinema Summit
11:32 The Rise of FECs and Cinema Integration
13:50 Design Considerations for FEC and Cinema Spaces
14:00 The Future of Cinema Concession Stands
16:20 Evolution of F&B Spaces in Cinemas
18:44 Key Topics at the Dine-in Cinema Summit
19:56 Box Office Pro Magazine Cover
21:34 The Importance of the Last Touchpoint
23:08 Cinemas as Retailers
23:28 The Ideal Concession Stand
24:42 Utilizing Empty Box Office Spaces
26:37 Creating Experience-Friendly Locations