Boxoffice Podcast


Dine-In Cinema Summit 2025 | Proctor Companies’ Michael Jacinto [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Episode 271 – February 6, 2025

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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Oscar Nominations and February Preview with Joe Garel

Episode 270 – January 30, 2025

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and release calendar updates. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel, the owner of the Western Film Services, to discuss film booking and his predictions for the 2025 North American box office.

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Remembering David Lynch | SEO Strategies for Cinemas

Episode 269 – January 23, 2025

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fisher, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office news and the impact of David Lynch’s passing on the film industry, as well as their own personal connections to his work. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to The Boxoffice Company’s VP of Customer Success Michelle Coull to discuss SEO strategies for cinemas.

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Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet

Episode 268 – January 16, 2025

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news,  including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares more chains with special offers. Check your local theater for National Popcorn Day deals near you. In the feature segment, Daniel previews the 2025 Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit with the founders of the event, Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet.

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ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich

Episode 267 – January 9, 2025

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the upcoming National Popcorn Day on January 19th. In the feature segment, Rebecca previews the 2025 ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series in a conversation with ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich.

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2025 Box Office Preview

Episode 266 – January 2, 2025

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk are on this week’s panel to discuss the biggest films coming to theaters in 2025. Our quarter-by-quarter breakdown includes analysis on the most important movies and holiday weekends for exhibition, as well as our picks for potential break-outs at the box office.

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Dine-In Cinema Summit 2025 | Proctor Companies’ Michael Jacinto [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

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

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