Innovative Programming Strategies with Joe Garel

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing challenges at the October box office and how Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc surpassed expectations. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services on exhibition strategies for navigating the current downturn at the box office. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro  01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin 03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success 06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights 07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases 09:00 The Worst October Since 1998 12:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues 13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap 15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services 17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success) 20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming 21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior 23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming 24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling 26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship 28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas 29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test) 33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success 34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens 36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection 39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc) 41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists 43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings 44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline