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Ken Thewes shared thisI'm humbled at the recognition. Our company and industry are filled with passionate people wanting to improve and grow the movie-going experience. Thanks Cinema UnitedKen Thewes shared thisMember Spotlight: Ken Thewes As SVP of Marketing at Marcus Theatres, Ken Thewes is always looking for fresh, innovative ways to get audiences excited about the big-screen experience. Whether it’s a blockbuster or an indie gem, he loves the challenge of connecting moviegoers with stories they’ll love. With degrees in math and electrical engineering, and a background that covered consumer goods, restaurants, and retail, in 2012, Ken found his true calling in the movie theatre industry. Now, he’s focused on creating campaigns that drive moviegoers to the theatre, enhancing the guest experience, and keeping the magic of cinema thriving. "I'm driven by results, so I absolutely love working with the Marcus Theatres team to develop innovative ways to get consumers wanting to go to the movies," he says. His passion for exhibition, combined with his strategic mindset, continues to shape the future of moviegoing. Read more about Ken here: https://lnkd.in/dfMqjNHz
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Ken Thewes shared thisLooking forward to seeing Blink Twice at the red carpet premiere! Thanks Branden Miller and MGM
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Ken Thewes shared thisWhat a great meeting today with Fathom Events — a belated congrats on a record year for Fathom in 2023!Ken Thewes shared thisWhen Marcus Theatres comes to town - it is a great day at Fathom Events. Lots of sharing, planning, and catching up! #partnerships #moviebusiness #movietheaters
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Ken Thewes shared thisHere's a great opportunity for an aspiring marketer to get some experience in a really fun industry!
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Ken Thewes shared thisHow about Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire or Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?Ken Thewes shared thisDEADPOOL 3 Voted as 2024’s Top Pick in Fandango’s Annual Most Anticipated Movies Survey. Read more: https://buff.ly/3v1J30r
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Ken Thewes shared thisThis was a great event that Marcus Theatres did with Children's Wisconsin raising over $100K for a great cause. Thanks to all who attended and to DreamWorks Animation for bringing Branch and PoppyKen Thewes shared thisMarcus Theatres was so excited to celebrate all the good works Children's Wisconsin's does! #HollywoodNight
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Ken Thewes shared thisI just finished my first week on the job with Marcus Theatres and I can't say enough about how excited I am to be with this company, in this industry. Beyond great movies coming, stay tuned for news about The Wall, Passports, Magical Movie Rewards, MovieFlex, and more. If anyone has any tips for what to do in Milwaukee, please weigh in (and yes, I brought my winter coat).
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Ken Thewes shared thisAfter teaching my first masters level class at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, I can confidently say that the future of marketing is in great hands. Thanks to all my students for a great summer! Kevin Adelsberger, Kayla Ballard, Emmanuel Blackson, Alana Bloomfield, Alex Butler, Flynn Crisci, Savannah Ford, Erin George, Eleanor Goodman, Dominique Hebert, Madison Howells, Michael Jones, Maggie Kail, Lygia Karagiozis, Mandy King, Kate Matthews, Kaiya Moore, Jade Morton, Kailin Nguyen, Fallon Nutter, Kush Patel, Jack Riley, Jada Seaman, Jack Slade, Lanie Ter Hark, Maddie Vanderhoofven, Zoe Velas, Maelybeth Young
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Ken Thewes shared thisThis will be fun—I love Greenville and looking forward to meeting everyone and talking about the movies.Ken Thewes shared thisShowtime! Join me Thurs 5/11 as Endeavor Greenville "goes to the movies" with former Regal Cinemas CMO Ken Thewes - sharing inside scoop + a cool & successful AR case study. Plus, networking w/some of Gvl's BEST people over fun cocktails thx to Liquid Catering. Endeavor@EndeavorGreenville.com for tix ($30). THANK YOU to our co-hosts AFL and Maynard Nexsen PC!
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What an honor. Congrats, Mike!
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisSome people measure a weekend by how much they got done. We measure it by smiles, sold-out auditoriums, popcorn, and a whole lot of web-slinging. 🕷️🍿 This is exactly why I fell in love with this business at 16 years old. Blockbuster weekends like this aren’t just about breaking attendance records—they’re about creating memories. For millions of guests around the world, these are the weekends they’ll remember for years to come. But what many don’t realize is that they’re also core memories for the people wearing the Cinemark name badge. Years from now, our teams won’t remember how tired they were. They’ll remember the excitement, the energy, the teamwork, the laughter, and the pride of being part of something bigger than themselves. I know I do. Every blockbuster takes me right back to the countless opening weekends, midnight premieres, and unforgettable moments that shaped my own career. Looking through these photos, I couldn’t be prouder. Our teams embraced this weekend with open webs 🕸️—from incredible costumes and decorations to genuine hospitality that made every guest feel part of the experience. To every Cinemark team member on the front lines: thank you. Your passion, hustle, and commitment are what transform a movie into an unforgettable event. And a huge thank you to our Cinema Support Center (CSC) teams. While guests may not see your work, we do. Your partnership behind the scenes helps ensure our theatres have everything they need to deliver an amazing experience when the lights go down. Finally, thank you to every guest who chose to spend your weekend with us. We never take that privilege for granted. Here’s to another unforgettable blockbuster weekend—and to the incredible people who make the magic happen. #OneCinemark #BlockbusterWeekend #MovieMagic #Leadership #GuestExperience #Teamwork #ProudLeader #Cinema #Cinemark
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Ken Thewes liked thisI can't say enough good things about Amanda Rufener and Meggie Isom. I'm so proud of you both.Ken Thewes liked thisWe have some exciting company updates to announce. Amanda Rufener has been promoted to SVP Exhibitor Marketing & Operations and Meggie Isom is now VP of Exhibitor Marketing. These new titles reflect Amanda and Meggie's leadership and impact at PaperAirplane Media. Their contribution to our company can't be overstated. Please join us in congratulating Amanda and Meggie! https://lnkd.in/g8bEjibYPaperAirplane Promotes Amanda Rufener to SVP Exhibitor Marketing & OperationsPaperAirplane Promotes Amanda Rufener to SVP Exhibitor Marketing & Operations
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisLife update! This past May, I graduated from UT Knoxville’s Master of Science in Marketing program, where I was fortunate enough to learn modern Marketing skills and techniques among some of the best professors in the world and classmates who share the same passions as me. This week, I started my role as a Producer for my good friend Amir Odom’s YouTube channel, where we look to seek common ground of social/cultural topics for the betterment of our communities! I’m really excited to build a special community and brand that looks towards a positive social media space! This summer has been filled with travel, where I have been fortunate to continue building out my brand Andrew H Media (official LLC coming soon 😉). Being behind the camera is one of my true passions, so if you are in the Knoxville area looking for photography and videography, please message me! I would love to work with you.
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisOver the past several years, one of the most rewarding parts of my work has been building relationships with exceptional leaders across the franchise community, from founder-led and owner-operator businesses to sophisticated private equity-backed organizations driving their next stage of growth. I've had the privilege of partnering with franchisors and franchisees across healthcare, home services, restoration, fitness and wellness, hospitality, restaurants, hotels, and other consumer-facing brands. While every organization is different, the most successful share a common belief: sustainable growth starts with investing in people, strengthening franchise partnerships, and building a culture that scales. The passion, resilience, and entrepreneurial mindset of owner-operators continue to inspire me. They are on the front lines every day, serving customers, supporting their communities, developing their teams, and growing their businesses. At the same time, private equity-backed organizations are bringing strategic vision, operational discipline, data driven decision making, and the resources needed to help brands scale. When those strengths come together, the results can be remarkable. As a retained executive recruiter at "The Elliot Group" specializing in C-suite and VP-level leadership, I partner with organizations to identify transformational executives who can drive growth, strengthen franchise relationships, elevate customer experiences, and build high-performing teams. What continues to energize me most is connecting exceptional leaders with the right businesses that drive long-term success for both the executive and the organization. I appreciate the trust that so many executives, franchisees, franchisors, investors, and private equity partners have placed in me. Every conversation brings new perspectives, strengthens relationships, and reinforces why franchising remains one of the most exciting and resilient sectors in business. If you're building your executive leadership team, planning for growth, or simply want to exchange ideas about leadership in franchising, consumer services, or hospitality, I'd welcome the conversation. Feel free to reach out or connect with me. I'm always interested in meeting great leaders and great organizations. https://lnkd.in/eJEqwTv4Meet Connie Paris of The Elliot Group. See how their experience and vast network can help your organization.Meet Connie Paris of The Elliot Group. See how their experience and vast network can help your organization.
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisIt was a real thrill joining Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas, on a whirlwind tour-de-force trip through the communities that are positively impacted by four of his great historic (and creatively renovated) theaters throughout the Chicagoland area: the LAKE Theatre in Oak Park, Illinois, the LA GRANGE Theatre in La Grange, the YORK Theatre in Elmhurst, and the 1928 TIVOLI in Downers Grove, which seats 1,000 moviegoers and features an additional cinema dedicated to Chris’ pioneering dad Willis Johnson (“The Willis”). Each theatre is a true anchor of their revitalized communities, with cafes, bars, book stores, pizza places, ice cream parlors and gift shops all depending on the foot traffic that Chris' moviegoing destinations bring to their downtown Main Street neighborhoods. Thank you, Chris, for your generosity, expertise and dedication to your craft in cinema-and-community-building: you truly exemplify excellence in our exhibition business! #ChrisJohnson #ClassicCinemas #YorkTheatre #lagrangetheatre #tivolitheatre #laketheatre
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisOne year ago today, I started my journey at PetSafe Brands. 🐾 For the first six months, I came home every day excited to tell my family and friends about something new I had learned. I had no idea how much went into creating a single product. Over the past year, I’ve worked across three product categories, made two lateral moves, learned how to build a P&L (and what a P&L even is 😅), became an expert on self-cleaning litter boxes and crystal cat litter 🐱(despite being allergic to cats), and helped launch products into retailers like Walmart and Costco. But more than anything, this year has changed the way I see the world around me. Now when I walk through a store, I can’t help but look at products differently. I think about the consumer research, packaging decisions, forecasting, retailer requirements, instruction manuals, logistics, and the countless people behind every item on the shelf. What used to be “just another product” is now a story of hundreds of decisions that brought it to life. It’s been an incredible first year filled with constant learning, amazing teammates, and a few pretty cool product launches. I’m excited to see what year two has in store!💙💛
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisHaslam's newest M.S. in Marketing cohort is underway! As students begin the next 10 months of immersive learning, discover how the program prepares early-career marketers with the advanced skills employers are looking for, from AI literacy and marketing technology to analytics strategy and real-world consulting experience. Ranked No. 11 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report, Haslam's M.S. in Marketing combines industry connections, hands-on learning and a collaborative cohort model to help graduates launch successful marketing careers. Read how graduates are entering the field prepared to make an immediate impact: https://lnkd.in/eNic7hTK
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Ken Thewes liked thisKen Thewes liked thisWhat a way to start the week! This morning, AMC Theatres announced Q2 results that delivered the highest quarterly revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in our company's 106-year history. At the same time, more than 4.3 million moviegoers attended AMC and ODEON theatres worldwide this weekend as The Odyssey helped power another outstanding weekend at the box office. As Head of Marketing, I'm especially proud of the strength of our loyalty ecosystem. AMC Stubs continues to be a powerful driver of guest engagement and frequency, with more than 40 million households enrolled and program high A-List numbers helping fuel meaningful business results across our theatres. These results reflect the hard work of our associates, the strength of our studio partnerships, and, most importantly, the passion moviegoers continue to have for the theatrical experience. And we're not done yet. With a strong lineup of films still ahead, there's plenty more to be excited about in the months to come! Congratulations to everyone across AMC who helped make this possible.
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