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The Advertising vs. Location Strategy for Photo Booth Machines

You are absolutely right. The best approach is to divide your advertising strategy based on the machine's intended use: Permanent Unattended Placement or Event Rental Business.

1. Unattended Placement (Permanent Installation)

For machines intended for long-term, passive income generation—like those placed in malls, arcades, or hotels—the model is indeed focused on Location, not Advertising.

• Self-Service is Key: Your MARWEY machines are specifically designed for unattended, self-service use. Once installed, they become a permanent amenity. The machine itself is the storefront, requiring zero traditional advertising to the end-user.

• The Power of Location: The primary driver of profit is foot traffic. The business owner's core job is site selection—finding high-volume, high-dwell-time locations (e.g., waiting areas, near popular anchors, or high-traffic corridors).

• Targeted B2B Sales: Advertising is not aimed at the end-user (the person taking the photo) but at the business owner (the buyer of the machine). Your advertising should focus on the machine's durability, reliability, and passive income potential to attract permanent location partners.

2. Event Rental Business (High-Rate Service)

For premium, high-tech machines like the AI Photo Booth Machine, 360 Photo Booth Machine, or Mirror Photo Booth, an Advertising-Heavy strategy is essential.

• Visibility is Crucial: These high-value machines are rented for private events, which means the business owner must constantly advertise their availability. They need to market their services using SEO, social media (Instagram, TikTok), and paid advertising to find weddings, parties, and corporate clients.

• Showcasing Innovation: Advertising for rentals focuses on the unique experience the machine offers (e.g., the slow-motion effects of the 360 booth or the interactive AI transformations) to justify a high rental fee.

• Partnerships as Advertising: Strategic partnerships with local event planners and venues serve as powerful referral-based advertising, driving bookings at premium rates.

In short, your permanent, self-service models thrive on Location, while your high-tech rental models rely heavily on Targeted Digital Advertising and Networking.

Winning at a mini claw machine is a combination of strategy and skill. Here are some effective tips:

• ​Observe First:​​ Watch others play to gauge the claw's strength and how it releases prizes.

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• ​Choose Easy Targets:​​ Aim for prizes that are loose, not tangled, and located close to the chute. The best targets are often light, small items that are easy to grip.

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• ​Master the Controls:​​ Use smooth, deliberate movements with the joystick. Avoid jerky motions.

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• ​Position the Claw Perfectly:​​ Center the claw directly over your target before dropping. The goal is to get the claws around the prize evenly for a better grip.

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• ​Aim for Specific Parts:​​ Instead of trying to grab a large prize in the center, target a specific, grippable part, like a limb on a stuffed animal or the edge of a box.

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• ​Understand the Mechanics:​​ Remember that most machines are set to have a "strong" grip only occasionally. Your goal is to set up the perfect grab for when that strong grip cycle occurs.

A trampoline park is generally considered a good business investment, particularly when operating as a modern Family Entertainment Center (FEC).

The global trampoline park market shows strong growth, projected to grow at a healthy Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 17% through 2030. Success depends on a strong business plan, a good location, diversified attractions (beyond just trampolines), and excellent safety/management practices.

1. Yes, claw crane machines remain extremely popular in malls, arcades like Dave & Buster’s, and entertainment centers where they drive consistent player engagement and revenue.

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