February 3rd & 4th 2018 CarolinaGamesSummit.com
CAROLINA GAMES SUMMIT 2018
The tenth Carolina Games Summit on February 3rd and 4th 2018 increased the number of exhibitors, partners, and sponsors significantly. Bringing so many companies together produced an event that exceeded expectations for marketing potential and consumer satisfaction across the board. This year we put more focus on promoting esports as a career by featuring speakers to help players looking to break into the industry, in addition to our normal game development and digital design sessions.
2017 Date: Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th Venue: Multiple Downtown Goldsboro, NC Attendance: 1,300+
Format: Our mission is to increase awareness of the North Carolina videogame industry by bringing the technology and people behind video games face to face with gamers of all ages.
We mix game development speakers and exhibitors with equal amounts of game tournaments and free play stations so that every attendee has something to enjoy.
Attendees researched their future gaming careers by speaking with Universities, Schools and Game Developers then fragged their friends in one of twenty gaming tournaments.
Media Campaign: See page 13 & 14
EVENT FEEDBACK
“This was my first event in NC period and it was great. I'm not from the Goldsboro area I had to drive an hour out but it was totally worth it. the atmosphere was joyful, and there was so much to look at and see. Definitely going next year. the downtown area is low key and beautiful.” -Kadeem Anderson
“Not from the Goldsboro area but this place was awesome. If you're a gamer you get to meet others who vary from skill, you meet others with similar interests, it's just an overall positive atmosphere. The downtown area it was hosted was also beautiful. And the selection of games were not bad at all. Some wish there were more prizes but the prize for me was the thrill of facing others in something I love to do. Definitely going next year. And I WILL take 1st place.” -Christopher Coefield
“First time going to this event and even though I haven't gamed in 10 years I had a blast! Got to spend time with friends, make new friends and the Triforce Quartet was amazing! I love that they are rejuvenating life in downtown Goldsboro. Can't wait for next year! “ -Jessica Lear
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EVENT VENUES
Arts Council Both event days featured art from our artists alley exhibitors on display and available for purchase. Food and drinks were provided both days by Spectrum Business
Paramount Theatre The cosplay masquerade event, keynotes, live bands, and our yearly awards ceremony all took place in the Paramount Theatre. Several exhibitors and a major 25’ x 25’ Virtual Reality setup were also available both days of the event here.
Wayne National Building Registration, game industry sessions, the main exhibition hall (including artists alley), table top tournaments, and most of the video game tournaments were held in one of the first three floors of the Wayne National Building. Unique cosplay photos were also taken in the 1920 era portions of this building by pre-approved photographers and guests.
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PARICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Goldsboro Brew Works Goldsboro's first full service homebrew supply store and craft beer taproom! Goldsboro Brew Works was happy to host an informal Carolina Games Summit Meetup for attendees over 21.
Jay’s Sushi & Burger Bar American, Asian Fusion, Burgers, Japanese, Seafood and Sushi Bar make Jay’s the place for any appetite. Jay’s Sushi & Burger Bar provided meals for attendees with unique specials which paired well with the themes of the Carolina Games Summit.
The Laughing Owl Great atmosphere, fantastic Pan-Asian dishes that include Kung Pao Chicken, soft-shell crab, and salt and pepper calamari. Also serving New American fare. The Laughing owl is a great downtown destination for lunch or dinner.
Off Center Pizza Off Center Pizza provided discounted meals for attendees with unique specials which paired well with the themes of the Carolina Games Summit.
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine made with the freshest ingredients plus a full service bar and active night life feel. They have locations in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary as well.
Well Traveled Beer Well Traveled Beer helped with pre-event marketing, featured event themed beer options, and hosted small video game events throughout the weekend.
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EVENT PROGRAM FRONT
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EVENT PROGRAM BACK
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EVENT PHOTOS
PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS
PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS PHOTO BY THERESA PERLMUTTER
PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS PHOTO BY PAUL CORY
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EVENT PHOTOS
PHOTO BY PAUL CORY PHOTO BY PAUL CORY PHOTO BY PAUL CORY
PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS PHOTO BY JAYCE WILLIAMS
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ATTENDEE PROFILE
Press, Industry Experts, Educators, and consumers including tech families, tweens, spectators and gamers (casual and hardcore) make up our attendance at Carolina Games Summit. The following statistics represent the most loyal group of the Carolina Games Summit audience, the hard core gamer, who filled out this survey during their tournament registration. This core group follows are tournaments around the state and will join us for any future event we advertise.
CGS 2018 CGS 2017 (290 Surveyed (288 Surveyed) 86% 88% Male 14% 12% Female 3% 1% under 12 years old 9% 11% between the ages of 13-17 29% 28% between the ages of 18-22 49% 51% between the ages of 23-35 10% 8% between the ages of 36-55 61% 69% Caucasian 19.5% 15% African American 7.5% 5% Hispanic 4% 4% Asian 8% 7% Other 18% 21% Some High School 21% 17% Completed High School or GED 2% 37% Trade/Technical School 37% 17% Some College 16.5% 6% Undergraduate Degree 5.5% 2% Post Graduate Degree 32% 35% $25,000 or less 31% 22% $25,001 to $50,000 18% 20% $50,001 to $75,000 9% 11% $75,001 to $100,000 4% 5% $100,001 to $150,000 3% 3% $150,001 to $250,000 3% 4% More than $250,000 84% 83% Single 16% 17% Married 83% 84% Have No Children 17% 16% Have Children 15% 16% Homeowners 85% 84% Not Homeowners
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ATTENDEE PROFILE Addresses captured during registration from a sample of 215 attendees make up the content of the following maps at three different viewpoints.
USA (where tickets were sold)
North Carolina
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Raleigh, Goldsboro, and Greenville
Wayne County
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EXHIBITORS AND SPONSOR PROFILE
4-H The Fan Dames Initiative A local 4-H robotics chapter displayed their A non-profit organization that empowers custom-built competition robots. women in the geek and nerd fandoms. http://www.4-h.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FanDames/
501st Legion Fayetteville Tech They spread the magic of the Star Wars A public, state-supported, two-year, genre worldwide through costumes. comprehensive community college. https://www.artinstitutes.edu/raleigh-durham http://www.faytechcc.edu/
5-Hour Energy Fiona W Dunn The official energy supplement was given A comic artist and writer of a away at the 5-Hour Energy booth. horror/fantasy comic, "Verdancy". http://www.5hourenergy.com/ www.facebook.com/fionawdunncomics/
8-Bit Disaster GEXCon High energy video game tribute band The largest video gaming convention in the featuring songs from all over the spectrum. Northern Virginia area. https://www.eightbitdisaster.com/ https://www.gexconvention.com/
Alicia's Anime Looking Glass Services Apparel and all things kawaii for anime and A VR/AR service firm headquartered in video game fans! Winston-Salem, North Carolina. https://www.aliciasanime.com https://www.lookingglass.services/
Alienware Maxx Merch Alienware, a computer hardware subsidiary The official online store that sells prints, of Dell, was the official computer. buttons, keychains, shirts, and more! https://www.alienware.com https://www.facebook.com/MaxxMerch
Blue Ox Games NC Central University A card shop that also sells tabletop games A tradition of teaching, research, and and more! service, students become global leaders http://www.blueoxgames.com/ http://www.nccu.edu/
D&D Sluggers None Like Joshua A Nintendo / dance pop inspired band from Raps about video games, anime, TV Wilmington, NC. shows, and movies. http://www.ddsluggers.com/ https://www.nonelikejoshua.com/
Faith and Fandom Plantronics Hector Miray is finding God in geek culture Headsets and audio solutions that deliver and sharing that through works of art. superior sound, style, and comfort. https://www.extra-life.org/ http://www.pantronics.com
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EXHIBITORS AND SPONSOR PROFILE
Providence Law Vulpine Vinyl A law firm with core focus on business, Custom Vinyl Decal, Signs, And Designs. corporate and franchise law. Located in Raleigh. https://www.providencelawcarolina.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VulpineVinyl/
Shawn’s Custom Designs Shawn creates art customized for each person and brings out our inner child. https://www.facebook.com/ShawnsCustomCharacters
SkyBlew Unique hip-hop that has an uplifting, powerful, and positive message. https://www.skyblew1.bandcamp.com/
Spectrum America’s fastest growing TV, Internet, and voice company. http://www.spectrum.com
T-Mobile A mobile phone company that has America's Fastest Unlimited Network. https://www.t-mobile.com/
The High Heeled Gamer The Oprah of the nerd world! Interviews people for The Late Night Nerd Show. https://www.thehighheeledgamer.com/
The Variant A website bringing you the world of conventions, comic books, and cosplay. https://www.the-variant.com/
Top Flight Computers They seek to design high-quality, long- lasting, efficient custom computers. https://www.topflightpc.com/
VR Studios Premium virtual reality systems and an Attraction Management Platform™ (AMP). https://www.vrstudios.com/
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PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION
Prior to our event we utilize a PR Firm to distribute our press releases to the following media outlets plus numerous others. In addition our volunteers follow up directly with journalists to increase the pickup rate of our releases.
Print Online Radio Television Associated Press 360voice.com Public Radio East Fox 8/Fox 14 TV Carteret Co. News-Times bevnet.com WAGO radio News 14 Cary News dbusinessnews.com WGBR radio PACC 10 Clayton News-Star devmaster.net WRNS radio WCTI TV Cleveland Post dpfiles.com WFMC radio WFXI TV Dunn Daily Record eggxpert.com WKIX radio WITN TV Duplin Times gamasutra.com WNCT TV Four Oaks-Benson gamebizwire.com WRAL TV Farmville Enterprise gamebotonline.com WTVD TV Fayetteville Observer gamecareerguide.com Fuquay-Varina Independent gamecheck.org Goldsboro News Argus gameconventions.net Greenville Daily Reflector gamedev.net Grifton Times Leader gamedevkicks.com Harnett County News gamegirl.com Jacksonville Daily News gamershell.com Kenly News gamespress.com Kinston Free Press gamesindustry.biz La Grange Weekly Gazette gamingangels.com Metro Magazine gamingnexus.com Mount Olive Tribune gatheringofgamers.com New Bern Sun Journal gdse.com Benson News-In-Review glitchgear.com News & Observer myfoxraleigh.com Princeton News Leader play.tm Rocky Mount Telegraph pmsclan.com Sampson Independent popmatters.com Sanford Herald raleighdurham.com Selma News remaininplay.com Smithfield Herald shoryuken.com Standard Laconic speeple.com The Apex Herald theeca.com The Times Leader thewolfweb.com Wallace Enterprise trianglegameinitiative.org Wayne Co. Chamber of ugspro.com Commerce Calendar videogamesinfowyre.com Wayne-Wilson News Leader xplanazine.com Williamston Enterprise Wilmington Star-News Wilson Daily Times Wright Times
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CAROLINA GAMES SUMMIT MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Radio Bob (93.3 FM) Purchased 83 ads - 60 second each airing January 22nd – February 3rd https://radio-locator.com/info/WERO-FM Net Reach: 62,200+ Eastern North Carolina
Your Country (95.1 FM) Purchased 30 ads - 60 second each airing January 29th – February 3rd https://radio-locator.com/info/WRNS-FM Net Reach: 21,300+ Eastern North Carolina
Jamz (92.7 FM) Purchased 50 ads – 60 seconds each airing January 27th – February 3rd https://radio-locator.com/info/W224DD-FX Net Reach: Unknown Wayne County North Carolina
High Schools Letters explaining our events focus on exploring a career in the games industry were distributed to nearly 200 High Schools and over 500 counselors across Eastern North Carolina. These counselors recruit students directly and promote our event through their local school announcements, newspapers, or closed circuit television networks. Net Reach: 180,000+ Students
Social Networking We maintain official Facebook.com, Twitter.com, Youtube.com profiles or groups. We also partner with TournamentSeeker.com, GatheringofGamers.com, geekcal.com and events4gamers.com and are maintaining profiles on these sites as well. Net Reach: 128,950+ (based solely on 9 Facebook Ad insights Jan 16th – Feb 3rd)
Direct Email Carolina Games Summit has been collecting emails from all events starting in 2006 and has accumulated a verified list of 4,500 former attendees. We continue to grow this least each year. Net Reach: 5,600+
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