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.






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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