The 'DealFlix' App Offers Discounted Movie Seats and Concession Prices
Christopher Magsambol — August 19, 2015 — Tech
References: theverge & techcrunch
In the age of Netflix, Hulu and countless other online streaming services, only a few things will make people go to the theater -- including discounted movie seats.
DealFlix is an app that has been released in an attempt to remedy the decline in movie theater attendance by offering discounted move and concession prices. Getting people into theaters has become a challenge for the film industry and a staggering 88 percent of movie seats go unsold. Through the app, users will be informed regarding what showtimes and movies still have lots of seats and will see slashed ticket prices along with other deals, typically on concession purchases.
Considering the rising prices of a night of movies and popcorn, a 30 to 60 percent discount on tickets and 35 to 40 percent off popcorn through DealFlix will be sure to starting filling those empty seats.
DealFlix is an app that has been released in an attempt to remedy the decline in movie theater attendance by offering discounted move and concession prices. Getting people into theaters has become a challenge for the film industry and a staggering 88 percent of movie seats go unsold. Through the app, users will be informed regarding what showtimes and movies still have lots of seats and will see slashed ticket prices along with other deals, typically on concession purchases.
Considering the rising prices of a night of movies and popcorn, a 30 to 60 percent discount on tickets and 35 to 40 percent off popcorn through DealFlix will be sure to starting filling those empty seats.
Trend Themes
1. Discounted Movie Apps - Apps that offer discounted movie tickets and concessions are rapidly growing due to declining movie theater attendance, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry.
2. Seat-filling Technology - The rise of apps like DealFlix shows an opportunity to further develop technology that can accurately predict movie attendance and offer innovative solutions to fill empty theater seats.
3. Personalized Movie Experience - Discount cinema apps provide an avenue for personalization through user preferences and data, offering opportunities for creative disruption in the entertainment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Film - As movie attendance continues to decline, there is a need for disruptive innovation in the distribution and promotion of films to bring audiences back to theaters.
2. Technology - With the growth of discount cinema apps, there will likely be an increased demand for technology that can support these apps and improve the movie theater experience for customers.
3. Mobile Apps - As the popularity of apps like DealFlix increases, there is an opportunity for developers to create new and innovative apps that help customers find discounts and deals in various industries.
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