Andrew Cardno, the Chief Technology Officer of Quick Custom
Intelligence, will be a featured speaker at the
Casino
Marketing & Technology Conference, taking place at the
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. On July 17, 2024,
Cardno will present an engaging session focused on strategies for
casino marketing during these unpredictable times.
In his session titled "Effective Marketing
Strategies for Casino Operators in a Volatile Economic Landscape,"
Cardno will delve into innovative marketing tactics that can help
casino operators navigate and thrive amid economic uncertainty.
Drawing inspiration from Nassim Taleb's groundbreaking work "The
Black Swan," Cardno will explore how leveraging unpredictability
can become a powerful tool for casino marketers.
Attendees will gain insights into long algorithmic
gaming tactics and how to adapt to the evolving convergence of
entertainment and gambling. Cardno's approach emphasizes agility
and responsiveness, enabling marketers to stay ahead of sudden
market changes and maintain sustained engagement and
profitability.
"In these unpredictable times, it's crucial for
casino operators to embrace volatility and turn it into an
advantage. By leveraging advanced marketing strategies and long
algorithmic gaming tactics, we can create a more resilient and
adaptive approach to casino marketing. This session will provide
actionable insights to help marketers navigate the challenges and
opportunities that lie ahead," said Andrew Cardno, CTO of Quick
Custom Intelligence.
Deana Scott, CEO of Raving commented, "We are
thrilled to have Andrew Cardno speak at this year's conference. His
expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and his ability to
draw on concepts from thought leaders like Nassim Taleb will
provide invaluable perspectives for our attendees. This session
promises to equip casino operators with the tools they need to
thrive in today's dynamic economic landscape."
The Casino Marketing & Technology Conference is
renowned for bringing together industry leaders and professionals
to share knowledge, discuss trends, and explore the future of the
gaming industry. Andrew Cardno's session is set to be one of the
highlights of the event, offering attendees a unique opportunity to
learn from one of the industry's foremost experts.
For more information about the Casino Marketing
& Technology Conference and to register for the event, please
visit www.casinomarketingtech.com.
ABOUT Raving
When it comes to industry-specific training for
casino operators and Tribal and commercial leadership, one company
has been the choice for over 25 years. Gaming and hospitality
executives have relied on Raving, a Native-owned business, for
training, education, and outsourced services. Raving, a company of
former operators, shares their knowledge and expertise through
annual conferences, publications Tribal Gaming and Hospitality
Magazine, training and managed services.
ABOUT QCI
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the
revolutionary QCI AGI Platform, an artificial intelligence platform
that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and
gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed
specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our
advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 170
casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand,
Canada, Latin America, and The Bahamas. The QCI AGI Platform, which
manages more than $24 billion in annual gross gaming revenue,
stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or
cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all
aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI's data-driven,
AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital
in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in
optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing
campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by
Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego,
with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Denver, Dallas,
and Tulsa. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at
www.quickcustomintelligence.com.
About Andrew Cardno
Andrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the
realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two
decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master's level research
teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling.
Andrew's innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous
pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the
deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since
become a cornerstone in the majority of today's mapping tools. His
leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates,
and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards,
including three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards.
Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom
Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities.
A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent
applications.
Across various industries – be it
telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like
Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed
institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD – Andrew's impact is deeply
felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring
eight influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over
100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity,
Andrew's work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Resorts,
underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional
endeavors.
ABOUT Deana Scott, CEO/Owner,
Raving
Scott has been a passionate advocate for
tribal enterprises for close to three decades. She has focused her
career on being a forward-thinking and trusted resource for tribes
and encouraging authentic and candid conversations to further the
industry's success. A patented inventor, Scott has spent
her career in tribal gaming focused on operations, marketing, and
project planning. Before ownership of Raving, she held strategic
positions as a General Manager and Corporate Marketing Executive
and has hands-on experience in the start-up and expansion of
numerous business ventures.
Since becoming CEO of Raving, a Native-owned gaming
and hospitality firm, she has expanded its training and services
programs as well as its conference and media divisions –
further positioning the company as a technology and
analytics-driven organization. Scott's greatest
skills and passion are assisting casino clients with their
strategic planning, operational improvements, and investigating new
technology and customer trends. Leadership and education are her
priorities: Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine, Raving On
Air, Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Strategic Operations and Leadership
Conference, Casino Marketing and Technology Conference, and the
Host and Player Development Conference are just a few of the
avenues she has created/expanded to provide a platform for leading
experts to the gaming and hospitality industry.
Deana is an Advisory Board Member for SLOTCO –
a Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures financing solution for Indian
gaming. In 2024 she received the 2024 Chairman's Leadership
Award from Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman and national spokesperson
for the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) in Washington, D.C.
acknowledging her work in tribal gaming. She received a B.A.
in Communications from Marylhurst University. She also holds a
University of Nevada, Reno Gaming Management Certificate, a
UNR Executive Development Certificate and recently completed an
Executive & Professional Coaching Master's Certificate from
University of Dallas Texas.
Contact:Laurel Kay, Quick Custom IntelligencePhone:
858-349-8354