Inside DVDPlay

VideoBusiness is reporting that DVDplay has just hired former Safeway executive компютриCharles T. Piper as their new President and COO.

DVDPlay is looking to expand its number of kiosks this year to 3200, with more than 90% of them in Safeway and Albertsons, according to the article.

It remains to be seen if they can catch up to Redbox, or at least grab more of the market before Redbox, which estimates they will have 11,000 kiosks in 2009, gobbles it all up.

Home Media Magazine reports that DVDPlay has just announced that they will begin stocking high-definition movies distributed on BluRay disc, Sony’s HD standard.

The roll-out of BluRay movies will start in June. DVDPlay CEO Chuck Berger has also stated that, for now, a BluRay rental will still only cost $1.49/day, the same as regular DVDs. This may change in the future, though.

Do you have a BluRay player (or PS3)? Will this make you more likely to rent movies from DVDPlay kiosks (as opposed to say, Redbox)?

DVDPlay has added a new promotion for their frequent renters - Rent 10, Get 1 Free…

They hope this new program will help them gain on the #1 DVD Kiosk, Redbox, by bringing customers back to their kiosks more often.

DVDPlay CEO Chuck Berger had this to say: “We are thrilled with the success we’ve enjoyed over the past year, and we want to give back to those who helped us get here.” [from Videobusiness.com]

This sounds like a great program. Loyalty programs are good for both the company who implements them as well as consumers. I don’t think it will be enough, though. As Redbox ends up in more and more markets, how can DVDPlay compete?

As of right now, DVDPlay has about 1,400 kiosks, while Redbox has about 7,400.

What do you think? Does DVDPlay have any chance of catching Redbox?

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over a year ago.

Go check it out, use it, and let me know what you think!

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These folks forgot to check Inside DVDPlay to get their promo code before going to get a rental - don’t let that happen to you!

If you can catch it, the lady even tells you her email address. Feel free to email her and say “Thanks!” for the great video!

DVDPlay is embracing advanced technologies to help them grow their business quicker.

DVDPlay will be utilizing a complete managed solution from Intelisys to rapidly deploy its DVD Movie Rental Kiosks throughout North America using advanced wireless technologies.

“The ability to rent new release movies for just $1.49 for the first night with no late fees, at stores, where consumers shop every day, is transforming the market,” said Chuck Berger, Chairman and CEO, DVDPlay. “The Intelisys Mobility Solution maximizes our flexibility and speed to meet the needs of our DVDPlay customers and retail partners,” said Berger.

DVDPlay currently has about 600 kiosks operating in the USA, and they expect that number to grow to 2,250 by the end of the year. That is definitely “rapid” growth.

What do you think - can DVDPlay beat out the market-leading Redbox over the next few years?

via SysCon

“Melissa Morre Joins DVDPlay as Senior Vice President Retail Operations and Sales.”

Melissa Morre is now a part of the DVDPlay team. She comes from ADVO Inc. where she did an excellent job. Now, she’s going to play a huge role in “building and maintaining our relationships with major retail chains and extending our leadership position in the movie rental kiosk marketplace.”

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