2017 Issue 3.1

"One for all and all for one, united we stand divided we fall! "
 
2016 was a BIG year!!

As we prepare for a great start to 2017, let's review what happened during our 2016 calendar year. Not only did we achieve the highest participation in our history, but we also had the highest purchase volumes to go along with it!

Philips Xenon Lamp Program was  enhanced by an aggressive Sign-on Purchase Incentive and a generous Customer Loyalty Program (free lamp rewards) this program served participating members very well this past year. (We are in discussion with Philips for new incentives for 2017, stay tuned!)
Royal Corporation Janitorial & Sanitation Products Program proved to be very popular with members with a purchase credit promotion that provided additional incentive through the end of last year.  The high-cost consumable products represented by these two programs proved to be a great savings opportunity for our members in 2016.

The CBG also maintained two terrific vendor relationships in 2016:  DCDC (Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition) and MovieTickets.com. DCDC provides satellite delivery access for feature films and alternative content. The program provides FREE equipment, installation, and service at a pre-negotiated exhibitor delivery savings of approximately 50% on most titles. Our exclusive third-party ticketing partnership with MovieTickets.com provides our members ad revenue sharing, service fee rebates, and options for exclusive or non-exclusive agreements.

The IMC (Indie Marketing Coalition) was created specifically to support our membership and provide member participants expansive digital assets (website, newsletter, and social media friendly studio approved images, posts, sound clips, trailers and more) and selective hard assets (bus shelters, three-sheets, and other promotional items) for many 2016 films. Other FREE member benefits include free showtime distribution through csXpress as well as participation in an operator revenue generation program called Movie Goer Network.  

We also offered Candy Rebate Programs from Promotion in Motion, Nestle, Mars, and Hershey. Our first Vendor Sponsorship Program launched in Q3 2016 with Seating Concepts. Seating Concepts offered member discounts on "big seat" conversions and new seating purchases.

We have several potential programs in the queue for 2017. Programs that are in some stage of development are: Equipment Financing Program (from reseating a single auditorium to a complete theater FF&E package), and a Concession Program with studio licensed promotional cups, bags, and tubs to help boost concessions sales around key movies.

The CBG secured new, solid programs in 2016 with meaningful upside for members. Our goal is to exceed and improve programs and support this year. The only way we can accomplish that is through feedback from our MEMBERS! Please be on the lookout soon for a survey that will assist us in achieving the high goals we have set for 2017. Learn more about our programs at www.cbgpurchasing.com. For membership information please contact David Binet at db@natodc.com, or for more information on our programs please contact Brad Wardlow at bkw@cbgpurchasing.com. 

     Survey coming soon!
Please be on the lookout for the upcoming member survey and take the few minutes required to offer your insights on how to improve this member program in 2017. 

Tell us what you think!! Your opinions matter.

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming member survey and take the few minutes required to offer your insights on how to improve this member program in 2017.
 
Tell us what you think!! Your opinions matter.
 
If you are NOT currently participating in a program, what will it take for you to participate next year? What benefit, discount, incentive, program, product or service could we provide that would move you to participate in the CBG in 2017? If you are participating we will look to surface your opinions on how we can better serve you this year, or how we can enhance the programs for you in ways that matter most to your business. A formal member survey will be conducted the third week in February as we look to gather key insights from our member community for planning and discussion with current and prospective vendors/manufacturers. Thank you in advance!!

         Promotional Sponsorships Open Now  
  • Do you have a great relationship with a vendor or manufacturer at your theater?
  • Do you think other members of the CBG would benefit from a relationship with that vendor?
  • Does your vendor want to market their products or services to our large network of independent theater owners?
If you answered yes to the questions above, please have the vendors contact me directly at bkw@cbgpurchasing.com or 469-628-6363 for more information on sponsorships.





This program provides theatrical digital delivery services through a specially created network comprised of next-generation satellite and terrestrial distribution technologies. It is capable of supporting feature, promotional, pre-show and live content distribution into theaters.
  • CBG-negotiated Exhibitor Services Agreement (5 year term)
  • No-cost equipment and installation
  • 24/7/365 network monitoring & technical support
  • Theatrical content standard delivery charge $18.33/booked site (additional charges for 301GB+)
For questions, please contact  bkw@cbgpurchasing.com



 

Program options for both Canada & the U.S.

Click here for the Canadian Program details.

Click here for the U.S. Program details.
 
Loyalty Program:

Philips has established a generous Loyalty Program for the CBG. The loyalty awards start at just $10k in annual purchases resulting in (1) free 2k/3k lamp and build all the way to (5) free lamps of any size. Contact Sami Haddad at sami.haddad@philips.com for more information on the Loyalty Program or the Lamp Program.


 
Want the Most Up-to-date Info On CBG?!
Go to www.cbgpurchasing.com 24/7/365

 

 

 

 

Find out how members are saving as much as 35% on their cleaning products and getting great service at the same time! Please contact Brad Wardlow at bkw@cbgpurchasing.com for more information.

  • CBG Program - 100 Products: Paper, Brooms/Mops/Brushes, Chemicals, and Utility Items
  • Additional solutions through 300-plus manufacturers and 4,000-plus products
  • CBG-negotiated pricing & pricing guarantee
  • "Customer first" service philosophy
  • Nationwide delivery through internal distributor network and/or third-party distributor
  • Free Hands-on staff training related to OSHA and Health Department compliance
  • Free Custom-tailored safety programs to reduce slip & fall claims
  • Free Field technician services for equipment set-up & repairs
Click for Program Details.


The Indie Marketing Coalition was created to provide better and more in-depth marketing and promotional assets to our members. The more members we have in the program, the more studios we have participating and the more significant the program offerings become. Please join this program to see the full potential.

Sign Up TODAY! For more info or to sign up, please email 2656 Marketing or call 323-871-4464. Review the IMC Agreement .

Program benefits available NOW:
- Free showtimes distribution with csXpress - with implementation of proper tags
- Participation in Movie Goer Network as proven revenue opportunity 
- Weekly B2B information newsletter
- Weekly assets currently available from Warner Bros., Focus & Sony (Canadian versions as well for many titles)
 
Newly announced program benefits  (coming soon):
- MyTheatre.Rocks - FREE website for all members (customized version for low-cost)
- Free theater-branded email platform
- Free movie guide platform
- Free IMC mobile app (with minimum number of participants)



 Exhibitor Affiliate Agreement Terms:
 1. Three Year Term
 2. Exclusive & Non-exclusive Options
 3. 8.5% Service Fee Rebate Paid* Back To Exhibitor (*Certain CBG performance thresholds must be met to accomplish payout)
 4. Ad Revenue Share (10% of site generated ad revenue shared with exhibitor)
 5. Service Fee Split 50/50 with MovieTickets (minimum $0.25 MT share)

Three Key Points:
  1. No POS System Required For Online Sales (ticket allocation system available)
  2. Exhibitors Can Set Their Service Fee As Desired
  3. Members In Existing MovieTickets Agreements Can Opt-in To CBG Deal

MovieTickets.com  is the CBG exclusive third-party provider of online ticketing. Please contact  gsica@movietickets.com  for more information on this program. 




New 2017 Program Information Coming Soon!
 


New 2017 Program Information Coming Soon!
 
 
New 2017 Program Information Coming Soon!



New 2017 Pr ogram Information Coming Soon!
 
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