Mapping the Monetization Challenge of Gaming in Various Domains

The cost of developing successful games for either entertainment or business purposes is a high-risk investment but mandatory due to the nature of the sector. However, there are discrete and innovative ways that minimize the investments risk and assure profitability without losing the player’s engagement. Gaming monetization can be approached from direct or indirect financial charges based on the scope of the game and its target group. As of today, no monetization practice can be considered as a silver bullet as they are all affected by geographical, cultural, social, economic and other factors. This paper attempts to define the major monetization elements in the gaming industry. It also attempts to define the major gaming categories and subcategories and associate on them the monetization elements and techniques. Furthermore, it creates a map for the development of gamification monetization approaches per case which can contribute towards effective gaming investments management

Digital Cultural Strategies Within the Context of Digital Humanities Economics

Staying sustainable in the world of cultural heritage is a major organizational challenge nationally and internationally. Due to the global financial crisis the funds available to sustain the operations of museums and libraries become difficult not only to obtain them but also to utilized them effectively and efficiently. The operational costs of museums increase over the time due to exhibit maintenance and acquisition costs. This cost is inversely proportional to the revenues that can be generated. Virtual reality, avatar technologies, virtual worlds, holograms, gaming and gamification can offer creative interactivity and unique experiences with low or no cost to the global visitor and introduce new revenue streams. This paper practically integrates the realization of digital cultural strategies and operations within the context of digital humanities economics that can turn museums and libraries from cost centres to profit centres for the benefit of the humanity and the society

A Gamified Approach Towards Identifying Key Opportunities and Potential Sponsors for the Future of F1 Racing in a Declining Car Ownership Environment

This research work aims to propose new approaches towards identifying key opportunities and potential sponsors for the future of F1 racing in an environment with declining car ownership, without resorting to endless licensing agreements. The paper presents a gamification approach on which an innovative and disruptive operations framework can be developed to help, without operational complexity and commitment, F1 teams gain new customers (fans) and recapture essential markets and targets groups. The paper also contributes on establishing a base for effective strategy development based on the user’s/player’s engagement and behavior. Furthermore, this work extends towards the analysis of the game’s operations and the marketing initiatives needed to succeed. The proposed approach varies from OHH (out of home advertising), interactive marketing, celebrities, F1 drivers’ endorsements, and other related supportive initiatives such as search engine optimization on online research platforms and other promotion and marketing dissemination initiatives

Digital Cultural Strategies Within the Context of Digital Humanities Economics

Staying sustainable in the world of cultural heritage is a major organizational challenge nationally and internationally. Due to the global financial crisis the funds available to sustain the operations of museums and libraries become difficult not only to obtain them but also to utilized them effectively and efficiently. The operational costs of museums increase over the time due to exhibit maintenance and acquisition costs. This cost is inversely proportional to the revenues that can be generated. Virtual reality, avatar technologies, virtual worlds, holograms, gaming and gamification can offer creative interactivity and unique experiences with low or no cost to the global visitor and introduce new revenue streams. This paper practically integrates the realization of digital cultural strategies and operations within the context of digital humanities economics that can turn museums and libraries from cost centres to profit centres for the benefit of the humanity and the society

Mapping the Monetization Challenge of Gaming in Various Domains

The cost of developing successful games for either entertainment or business purposes is a high-risk investment but mandatory due to the nature of the sector. However, there are discrete and innovative ways that minimize the investments risk and assure profitability without losing the player’s engagement. Gaming monetization can be approached from direct or indirect financial charges based on the scope of the game and its target group. As of today, no monetization practice can be considered as a silver bullet as they are all affected by geographical, cultural, social, economic and other factors. This paper attempts to define the major monetization elements in the gaming industry. It also attempts to define the major gaming categories and subcategories and associate on them the monetization elements and techniques. Furthermore, it creates a map for the development of gamification monetization approaches per case which can contribute towards effective gaming investments management

A Gamified Approach Towards Identifying Key Opportunities and Potential Sponsors for the Future of F1 Racing in a Declining Car Ownership Environment

This research work aims to propose new approaches towards identifying key opportunities and potential sponsors for the future of F1 racing in an environment with declining car ownership, without resorting to endless licensing agreements. The paper presents a gamification approach on which an innovative and disruptive operations framework can be developed to help, without operational complexity and commitment, F1 teams gain new customers (fans) and recapture essential markets and targets groups. The paper also contributes on establishing a base for effective strategy development based on the user’s/player’s engagement and behavior. Furthermore, this work extends towards the analysis of the game’s operations and the marketing initiatives needed to succeed. The proposed approach varies from OHH (out of home advertising), interactive marketing, celebrities, F1 drivers’ endorsements, and other related supportive initiatives such as search engine optimization on online research platforms and other promotion and marketing dissemination initiatives