The biggest talking point was the shrinking Independent Bookmaker market in the UK and Ireland and how it is now subject to a variety of government policy changes that are making the trading environment uncertain for some. The Bookmakers Trade Fair was a good place to meet and discuss the potential impact on the industry… Read more …
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We go one-to-one at a digital forum
Exhibitions have always formed a big part of our marketing year. We very much enjoy meeting people. But in September we tried something a little different, you could say; blue sky thinking. We went speed dating! The Digital Signage and Interactive Solutions Summit [DSISS] took place at the Radisson Blu, Stansted and it was two… Read more …
What’s keeping our customers awake at night?
We’ve just finished a round of trade shows. From big international shows to smaller events much closer to home. And, as ever, the thing we enjoyed most is chatting with the people who use our systems already, and others who are thinking of making the switch. Naturally in these conversations we focus on the big… Read more …
MRG launches the Single Meeting Screen
On 23rd November, at the newly formed Irish Bookmakers’ Forum in Maynooth, Ireland we introduced The Single Meeting Screen, a digital racing newspaper. It is very easy to use and designed for customers seeking more information about the runners and riders taking part during the day’s racing. The system comprises a mini PC, a tablet… Read more …
A review of The Irish Bookmakers’ Forum
We created the Irish Bookmakers Forum to provide independent bookmakers with a new opportunity to experience some of the latest developments and meet some of the key suppliers to the industry. We brought together suppliers representing software systems, screens, bureau services, EPOS terminals through to maintenance and support exhibiting at the event. The event was… Read more …
The accumulation of marginal gains
At the time of writing this piece the Rio Olympics have just ended and our athletes have just touched down at Heathrow. And what a fantastic performance from Team GB, winning more medals than at London 2012. One of the snippets we learned from the coverage is that since the London Olympics many GB trainers… Read more …
The Digital Concierge
Part of the LiveSpace digital signage systems for the Hospitality Industry Those in the hotel and hospitality industry will be keenly aware of the various queries and questions staff receive from their many guests each season during their stay or visit. Most questions are probably routine, which means you can rely on staff to handle… Read more …