Gatemaster Blog
The Future is Now: Spatial Computing, AI, and The Future of Attractions ft. Steve Smith
The Future is Now: Spatial Computing, AI, and The Future of Attractions ft. Steve Smith Overview: In this crucial episode of “Live with Sondra,” Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, welcomed Steve Smith, CEO and President of Tollanis Solutions Inc., a leader...
The Secret to 60% Foot Traffic Growth ft. Chelsea Werner
The Secret to 60% Foot Traffic Growth ft. Chelsea Werner Overview: In this crucial episode of “Live with Sondra,” Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, hosted Chelsea Werner, Director of Key Partnerships at Radius, to reveal the precise strategies attractions...
Community Powered Economies: A New Era for Attractions
Community Powered Economies: A New Era for Attractions Overview: In this episode of Live with Sondra, host Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, welcomes Jaye “Letta J” Watts, CEO and Founder of Coexist Gaming. Jaye is a Grammy-winning artist, technologist,...
C-Suite to Board: Elevating Your Leadership Journey
C-Suite to Board: Elevating Your Leadership Journey Overview: In this powerful episode of “Live with Sondra,” Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, sat down with Naomi Kent, CEO of The Boardroom Company, to discuss how executives in the attraction industry...
The Power of Imagery: Your Park’s Visual Story
The Power of Imagery: Your Park's Visual Story Overview: Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, recently sat down with Stephanie Tassone, Owner of Stephanie Tassone Creative, to discuss the critical role of visual storytelling in the attractions industry. ...
Gatemaster is Heading to the WWA Show 2025: Here’s What You Can Expect
The countdown is on! 🎉 The World Waterpark Association (WWA) Show 2025 is just around the corner, and the Gatemaster Technology team couldn’t be more excited to connect with waterpark professionals from around the globe. Whether you’re a family-owned park, a...
Live Experience Data: From Insights to Audience Impact
Live Experience Data: From Insights to Audience Impact Overview: Gatemaster Technology CEO Sondra Shannon recently hosted an insightful episode of the "Live with Sandre Show" with special guest Cody Lassen, Tony Award-winning Producer, to master customer data,...
Storytelling Magic: Building Brands for Attractions
Storytelling Magic: Building Brands for Attractions Overview: The latest episode of the "Live with Sondra Show" featured an insightful conversation with guest Peter Jude Richiardi, founder of Brandartica and a former brand strategist at Disney. Host and Gatemaster...
F&B as a Destination: Driving Attraction Success
F&B as a Destination: Driving Attraction Success Overview: In the latest episode of the “Live with Sondra” show, Gatemaster CEO, Sondra Shannon, sat down with a true veteran of the attractions industry, Ken Whiting, President and CEO of Whiting’s Foods. This...
Transforming Spaces: The Rise of Downloadable Theme Parks
Transforming Spaces: The Rise of Downloadable Theme Parks Overview: This week on "Live with Sondra," Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, welcomed an incredibly innovative guest, Aiden Wolf, CEO and Co-Founder of Dream Park. In this episode, they dove deep...
The Principled Path: Leading Attractions Through Transformation & AI
The Principled Path: Leading Attractions Through Transformation & AI Overview: Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, and Bruce Wren, Founder and CEO of ACE Independent Consulting Services, explored the core tenets of principled leadership, the...
The Principled Path: Leading Attractions Through Transformation & AI
Strategic Resilience: Leading Attractions Through Change & AI Overview: In a compelling episode of "Live with Sondra," Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, delved into the critical topic of strategic resilience, leading attractions through change, and...
