Tyler and Philip are back for 2016! This episode has several raves and a rant at the beginning, and then goes into a two-episode subject: reflections on haunt marketing experiences from our hosts. This week Philip discusses his past marketing trials, and next week Tyler will dive into his. Get…
Another show joining the 2016 lineup of the Haunted Attractions Network is "The Haunter's Edge," a show focusing on the best resources available for haunters of all levels. When designing the show, the resource that remained on the top of the list was HaunTopic Radio and Scary Visions; hosts Brian…
Castle Blood, a theatrical haunted attraction in Pennsylvania, has been thrilling guests for 23 years with what they call “interesting denizens of the Castle in all their dark, morbid forms, without all the chainsaws and ax murderers.” Now located in Monessen (near Pittsburgh), Castle Blood has been described as “playing…
We came across some pieces of hand-sculpted pottery which captured in their oozing faces the essence of the industry- the zombie head mug series by Kevin Merck. Functional, fascinatingly detailed, and gruesome these mugs have become quite famous. Kevin comes on the show to discuss their process. In addition, Kevin…
The Haunt Tour is back! First, we're finishing up some of the 2015 visits. This episode covers the 2015 visit to West Deer Nightmare in Bairdsford, Pennsylvania. You can READ the full review below: http://kitsuneverse.blogspot.com/2015/10/haunted-attraction-review-west-deer-nightmare-2015.html If you're in the continental US you can text HAUNTTOUR to 33444 to receive updates.…
Hot Wire How To is back for 2016! Shaina & Philip are joined by Victoria in this season premier, and together they discuss what you need to consider before making your foam paneling. The next few shows will discuss how to make your plan into a reality. For more information…
Tyler and Philip discuss different methods for determining your marketing budget, share some real haunt examples, and discuss agency costs. Reminder that 2016 applications to be included in the Haunted Attraction Network are only open for the next month: http://hauntedapplication.com/ Get on The Marketing Monday email list by texting MARKETINGMONDAY…
Philip raves about 'HorrorNaments,' Tyler rants about escape rooms, and the hosts discuss how and why to craft positioning statements for your haunt. Reminder that 2016 applications to be included in the Haunted Attraction Network are only open for the next month: hauntedapplication.com/ Get on The Marketing Monday email list…
Tyler & Philip share a few raves and discuss how to define your haunt based on benefits versus features. Philip suggests a T-Chart method you can used based off your SWOT analysis from last week. YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ppO5Vg22mI SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hauntedpod/e251 Website: http://bit.ly/1LdtxPn
Tyler & Philip try a new format: introductions, a few raves on haunted attraction marketing elements, and why a SWOT Analysis needs to guide your Marketing Plan. Get on The Marketing Monday email list by texting MARKETINGMONDAY to 33444 or by visiting http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/marketingmondays/
Tyler & Philip discuss 5 characteristics that help to define your target markets: Size, Geographic, Demographic, Psychographic, and Behavioral. The hosts also recap surveying, emphasize that 'marketing is not selling,' and outline the marketing process. Get on The Marketing Monday email list by texting MARKETINGMONDAY to 33444 or by visiting…
Tyler & Philip discuss how and why to run a survey right away. Several different types of questions (Operational, Demographic, Pricing, and Habitual) are discussed, and why you would use each different type (at a max of 5). Methods of collecting responses (Google Docs vs Surveymonkey) and survey incentives were…
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest and discuss how to dry brush your tombstone and make it come to life. For more information on the contest & show go to: http://hwffhowto.com/
Tyler & Philip discuss the 5 most important elements to have in place before Halloween: making sure your web presence has the key elements in place, having a way for guests to contact you immediately, optimizing your website to go cross platform, reaching out to locals that can make a…
The Bunker Experience is a 45 minute escape game & maze, set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world. Participants will be transferred into a science fictional alternate reality that evokes an interactive experience in a group environment. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate, otherwise parental supervision…
West Deer Nightmare, a haunted house in Bairdford, PA, immerses its visitors in the fictional story of serial killer Noah Hobbs and his 1952 “West Deer Massacre.” West Deer opened for its 9th year on October 2nd, running Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-11pm until the day before Halloween, as well…
Jackie Wymard (aka Spooky Girl) discusses Haunted Hills Estate, which is comprised of 3 adventures (Challenge Trail-Undead, Legends-Possession, and Slaughterhouse Escape) ranging from 30-60 minutes in length. Haunted Hills Estate is already open and will remain open weekends until their Lights Out event on November 7th. Tickets range from $14-$25…
Tyler & Philip discuss the difficulty of haunts accurately explaining what they offer, a rave about McCall's Haunted Farm (http://www.mccallshauntedfarm.com/), how to respond to guest criticism socially, and a rant about The Keep (https://www.facebook.com/thekeepinhuntley/). Get on The Marketing Monday email list by texting MARKETINGMONDAY to 33444 or by visiting http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/marketingmondays/
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest and discuss how to stencil words onto your tombstones for engraving. To see the tip sheet, go to: http://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/tombstone-tip-3/ For more information on the contest & show go to: http://hwffhowto.com/
Shocktoberfest has transformed into Zombie Word Theme Park where, for the first time anywhere in the world, guests can view an array of natural and genetically engineered Zombies in a safe and controlled habitat. What could go wrong? Zombie World is already open and will remain open weekends until November…
Terror Behind the Walls, America’s largest haunted house, is located inside the massive, castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA. This extraordinary theatrical production, consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in the nation, runs select evenings from September 18 through November 7, 2015. Tickets range from $13-$39.…
An elegant evening of fear, The Vault of Souls premiered this October in Tampa, FL. Scott Swenson, the creative director of the event, joined Haunting The Globe to discuss this individualized, immersive experience- based on atmosphere instead of blood and gore. Get More Information on The Vault of Souls here:…
Bryan, Carrie, & Philip discuss the 2015 Halloween Haunt at King's Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. If you're in the continental US you can text HAUNTTOUR to 33444 to receive updates. You can view the full written review here: http://bit.ly/1N9THSo You can subscribe and listen to The Haunt Tour here: http://thehaunttour.com/…
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest and discuss how to use layers on your tombstones to achieve a subtractive look; gluing thinner sheets of foam on top of your tombstone for bordering or for embellishments! For more information go to http://hwffhowto.com/