Episodes

Jeff Davis from Davis Graveyard discussing the auction item their team made for Magic Wheelchair at this year's HAuNTcon : Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow Convention. Thank you Haunt Collective for making the video

Bad Jack Productions discusses 'collaboration' and what role it plays in their wicked designs with the Haunt Collective team. Video by: Haunt Collective Location: HAuNTcon : Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow Convention

Main Topic: Outsourcing is a necessity in today's workforce; we help you decide when and what can be outsourced. News: Facebook Data Breach: https://marketingland.com/facebooks-removal-of-third-party-targeting-data-what-we-know-237260 Snapchat...

Here is the latest episode from the Transworld Halloween & Attractions show with a very special interview with HAA Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2018, Robbi Parsons Lepre, and the introduction of a new segment called "...Just Like My First …

Main Topic: Use collaborative idea sessions with your team to become newsworthy. Notes: Melanie from T Brand Studios on T.R.U.T.H. (Teachable, Reputable Sources, Uniqueness, Teachable, & Human Connection). Move from Product to Role and to Emotion....

Scott recently attended a Renaissance Festival in Tampa and noticed many similarities with Haunted Attractions. In this episode he shares his own quirky take on his Ren Faire experience.

HaunTopic Radio gets Benjamin Selecky on from Vampfangs to discuss: How to Properly Wear Theatrical Lenses and Why You Need to Choose the Right Ones Why wearing faux teeth can make your scare character come to life The new vision …

Main Topic: Begin with 'Why' for any project at your attraction. Involving marketing early on to help with the 'Why' makes the entire process more efficient. References: "Purple Cow" by Seth Godin and "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. News: …

In this episode Scott discusses the importance of communication on all levels throughout the creation and installation process. This topic is also covered in a special interview with designer and educator Chris Kleckner. Finally, Scott talks about Bob...

Main Topic: Use 'Elevation' to craft memorable experiences for guests at your attraction. Summarized from "The Power of Moments" by Chip & Dan Heath. News: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Google's Mobile First Index (Why websites need to...

Brad & Philip discuss the concept of ‘Don’t Build Your House on Rented Land’ and how it relates to your marketing efforts in developing addressable audiences. The News is all about Facebook’s revision to their newsfeed algorithm. Subscribe to our...

Here are a few recordings from the Hauntcon trade show in New Orleans from January of 2018. Scott chats with a couple vendors and walks down Bourbon Street while he discusses why New Orleans is a great city for haunters.

HAuNTcon, the leading event for starting and growing haunted attractions, is a trade-only event that brings industry professionals together each year. Owned by Urban Expositions, the event provides a platform for sourcing, learning, and networking....

Tyler brings the main topic of how attractions use Public Relations to protect, enhance, and build their brand. Philip discusses the news: 'Facebook, despite information that their audience numbers have been inflated, continues to evolve their...

In this podcast episode, we chat with HAuNTcon Speakers Scott Swenson (Scott Swenson Creative Dev.) and Todd Patton (Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern) about their personal experiences at HAuNTcon conventions in the past and how HAuNTcon is a different show...

Tyler and Philip discuss list building, the Fake News Epidemic on Facebook, Instagram's growth, and the death of Vine- all in the context of Themed Attractions. For 2017- We want to know what YOU want to hear and how we …

Tyler and Philip discuss their upcoming season and shift to Themed Entertainment Marketing, Google's new Pop-up Policy, and interview Scott Swenson. We want to know what YOU want to hear and how we can help. Let us know here:...

We recently sat down with Ben Dewitt, the entertainment project manager for Howl-O-Scream, one of Bush Gardens’ flagship events, and asked him to talk about this event and what guests will experience.

Adrian Noriega is the executive producer and creative director of Blackthorne Screamfest. The Screamfest is held at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena (October 28-29) and features music—with six stages scattered around the main stage arena—as well as food...

We recently sat down and talked to Julie Lamb, who owns The Cromwell Estate along with her partner, Evan Greggory. The Cromwell Estate is a new escape room located in a nondescript warehouse in the Anaheim, California area. They’re planning …

Stowed down a dark Frontage Road between Tampa and Lakeland lies the estate of Sir Henry; guests visiting can choose from two haunted trails and even meet the specter himself. Recently our team made the trip down to Plant City …

Haunts are an asset to their communities. We've come across so many haunted attractions that make incredible differences in the world throughout the years- and we're adding another to the pile. Daryl might be a little new to the game, …

While Haunted Attractions can give folks a little fright, the idea of being completely vulnerable terrifies most people. From public speaking to even sharing an idea with colleagues, vulnerability shapes our lives for better or worse. Nestled in the...

Join Mikey, Hannah and Sean for episode 25 of the ScareTRACK podcast. On this episode we discuss the News and Rumours of the UK Scare Attraction Industry, read out our listener feedback and enjoy a tricky ‘That Will Never Work’. …