by Julia Carcamo | Drivetime Marketing, Staff Training & Development |
Most casino marketers can run the campaign and fill the event, but growing into a leader is a different skill set, and it starts before the title arrives. In this episode of Drivetime Marketing, Loren Gill, Founder and CEO of LD2G Enterprises, breaks down the leadership moves that get marketers promoted: finding both a mentor and a sponsor, reading a property’s culture through its guest-facing touchpoints, and hiring for fit over paper. He also explains why the customer service training everyone reaches for is usually the wrong place to start. Practical, direct, and built for anyone ready to grow beyond promotions.
by Julia Carcamo | Casino Marketing, Drivetime Marketing, Staff Training & Development |
Employee experience plays a larger role in casino marketing than many operators realize. When frontline teams are undertrained, unsupported, or disconnected from the brand promise, even strong campaigns can fall flat. This post explores how employee experience influences guest loyalty, mystery shop performance, and the return on marketing investment. It also shows why regional casinos should strengthen internal alignment before adding more promotions or media spend. For casino leaders, the message is simple: better guest loyalty starts behind the scenes.
by Julia Carcamo | Brand Marketing, Casino Marketing, Drivetime Marketing, Staff Training & Development |
Good culture is table stakes—but the real advantage is building the specific culture your brand requires. In this episode of Drivetime Marketing, Denise Lee Yohn explains how to fuse brand and culture so your promise shows up in what leaders model, what teams are trained on, and what gets rewarded. We unpack the difference between employee engagement and employee brand engagement—and why that gap shows up in the guest experience. If you want to stand out with service (not just offers), this conversation is your playbook.
by Julia Carcamo | Drivetime Marketing, Staff Training & Development |
Looking for the perfect gift for a marketer? This updated 2025 guide has creative, useful ideas they’ll actually use — and never want to regift.
by Julia Carcamo | Casino Marketing, Drivetime Marketing, Staff Training & Development |
The best casino marketing teams in the country are learning how to build better strategy, deepen loyalty, and elevate their direct and digital marketing efforts—without adding headcount. If you’re still reacting to market shifts instead of anticipating them, you’re already behind. This is your roadmap to marketing that compounds, not just reacts.
by Julia Carcamo | Casino Marketing, Drivetime Marketing, Staff Training & Development |
Most casino onboarding manuals focus on rules—but miss the opportunity to inspire. This article explores how to transform your employee handbook into a powerful brand and retention tool. With examples, templates, and a step-by-step makeover plan, you’ll learn how to craft an onboarding experience that creates connection, not just compliance. It’s time to build loyalty from day one—without increasing your budget.
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