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ROCK
AND
BOWL
Rock and Bowl■ is an exclusive program developed by Wolfram Video, Inc. of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was developed to help take advantage of the
incredible potential of modern automatic scoring systems. With Rock and
Bowl■ you can help package bowling for a whole new audience! Now you can
add top quality music video programming to Moonlight, Youth or other special
sessions to add a new entertainment dimension to the sport of bowling. Rock
and Bowl■ uses a video cassette recorder (VCR) plus the video screens of
your automatic scoring system. This exciting video entertainment can also be
displayed on a large screen television projector or array of smaller sets
throughout your center.
Wolfram's Rock and Bowl■ was developed by bowling professionals in 1983-1984
at one of the centers of Wisconsin bowling chain Red Carpet Lanes. The
program was conceived due to the installation of a Brunswick AS-80 system
at 72 lane Regency Lanes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Because Red Carpet had
been utilizing music video as recorded entertainment in several of their
lounges, the addition of color monitors over each lane seemed like the perfect
opportunity to expand the concept. Late in 1983, Rock and Bowl■ was
born...during a Friday and Saturday night Moonlight promotion. Even though
the event had only been promoted in-house during the previous week, it was
a substantial success. The response of the bowlers was phenomenal! They
danced while waiting to bowl, drank more and bowled more quickly. Waiting
lines were long, but once they were bowling, lanes turned over quicker
because the bowlers wasted less time because they were really involved in
what they were doing.
With the solid success of the trial, steps were taken to fine tune the program.
Local television stations had been contacted, with all sending camera crews
to record this novelty. This provided free publicity and helped generate
interest all over the city, and supplemented the heavy in-house promotion
that was to follow. Soon, the center was buzzing with talk of the latest way
to have fun!Page Two
All along, Wolfram Video had continued to work closely with Red Carpet, to
perfect a full range of two hour tapes specifically designed for Rock and
Bowl■. Consideration was given to selecting an appropriate range of music
video programming. Each video was selected for it's appeal to a wide age
group. This yielded tapes that were effective with many types of audiences
and had extremely high longevity. This way, each tape could be used in
rotation with others for a long period of time without growing old or stale
prematurely. This part of the Rock and Bowl■ development helped to insure
the program was also very cost effective.
By now, other bowling centers around the country were beginning to ask for
information about how to institute a Rock and Bowl■ promotion in their
houses...and Wolfram Video was ready to help them make it a reality! The
experience that had been painstakingly gained was now set to be translated
into a success story at other progressive centers.
Wolfram Video's Rock and Bowl■ video taped programs were now available in
every conceivable music style and type. Centers were now able to select the
specially developed mix of music that was suited to their audience. Tapes
were available that reflected the finest in:
* Top-40
* Oldies (50's-60's-70's)
* Country
* Variety
formats. Now centers could select the mix of material perfectly matched to
their bowlers! As time passed, other specialty tapes were issued to help the
center operator custom tailor Rock and Bowl■ to their specific needs. They
could now select from Comedy, Jazz, Reggae and even Holiday tapes. This
allowed managers to have the benefit of many years of Wolfram Video's Rock
and Bowl■ experience while remaining completely flexible in order to appeal
to any audience!Page Three
As the years progressed, the saturation of automatic scoring systems
increased and many centers found the hardware already in place to take
instant advantage of the excitement of Rock and Bowl■. Not only could they
launch successful Rock and Bowl■ promotions, they could use they very same
tapes in their lounge as well...the ultimate utility from a small investment!
Wolfram Video didn't stop here. Further intensive efforts gave valuable
additions to Rock and Bowl■. The latest of these adds bowler reminders to
the Rock and Bowl■ series! Frequently placed announcements remind bowlers
to "Sign up for leagues", "Visit the lounge after bowling" or "Try a taste
tempting delight from the snack bar"! This creates a new level of
entertainment...one that is a real crowd pleaser, while helping YOU SELL YOUR
CENTER'S GOODS AND SERVICES.
Can you convert these casual bowlers to good league customers? You bet!
Rock and Bowl■ not only attracts new bowlers, ones that might never have
seriously tried bowling, but shows them just how much fun bowling can be.
With a little effort, you'll have no trouble signing up these new bowlers for
leagues of all types. And don't forget to add all Rock and Bowl■ participants
to your center mailing list!
Remember:
Rock and Bowl■ is a Wolfram Video EXCLUSIVE!
There are no middlemen to increase the price. Through our toll-free number,
you deal directly with the people with the most experience in Rock and
Bowl...the folks who pioneered and refined the concept!
Wolfram Video features the widest variety of music video programming
available, anywhere. Since 1982 we've accumulated over 19,000 titles to
enhance your operation.
Frequently, the cost of using Wolfram music video is less than audio sources
alone!
Please consult the enclosed Rock and Bowl■ program guide for more details
on how Wolfram Video's Rock and Bowl■ can work for you! By the way, the
person responsible for spearheading Rock and Bowl■ at Red Carpet Lanes is
now the Marketing Director for Wolfram Video and still very involved with
Rock and Bowl■!
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE EXCITEMENT
AND IMPACT OF Rock and Bowl■!
It's easy to get started...Wolfram Video supplies you with a versatile start-up
library...plus keeps you supplied with a fresh tape monthly
BASIC LIBRARY We'll supply you with a tested start-up library
of three two hour tapes. That's a total of six hours of programming to give
you a flexible assortment! You'll receive a current Top-40 selection, an Oldies
tape featuring favorites from the 50's, 60's and 70's plus a Variety tape with
a proven mix of all types of music.
MONTHLY SERVICE We'll also send you a monthly addition
to your library from the area that you specify...Top-40, Oldies or Variety.
Each tape will represent an addition to your library and will supplement the
tapes you already have. You get to keep each monthly selection to use in
your center for your entire Rock and Bowl■ program!
COST The cost for your initial basic library is just $257.00 for all six
hours of music video! After that, you will be sent monthly additions to your
library at only $99.95, a savings of more than 13% over our normal
prices...your savings as a program participant in Wolfram Video's Rock and
Bowl■.
The Rock and Bowl■ program runs for nine consecutive months, September
through May. You may choose to extend the program through the summer
months for year round participation. Tapes will be sent in your choice of
VHS or Beta tape formats. All tapes are shipped directly from Wolfram Video
via second day shipping so that you have them as soon as they are available.
During the Rock and Bowl■ program you'll be able to order from the wide
selection of Wolfram Video tapes as additional tapes...at substantial savings.
You'll also receive a free copy monthly of our Update mailing, plus a Rock and
Bowl■ program guide, full of helpful hints to get your promotion started.Yes, help me bring the excitement of Rock and Bowl■ to our center.
Send me the crowd pleasing Basic Library at your special Rock and Bowl■
rate. I look forward to receiving monthly shipments of new material to add
to my Wolfram Video library!
CENTER _________________________________
PHONE____________________
YOUR NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ______________
ADDRESS
______________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP
_____________________________________________________
OUR MAIN MUSIC PREFERENCE IS
______ Top - 40
______ Oldies
______ Variety
So that we can get you started in Rock and Bowl■ please remember to include:
- your check for $257. plus $9.00 shipping...total $266.00; WI centers must
add 5.5% tax
- your completed license agreement and application
- this form
Future shipments may be sent via C.O.D., credit card, or 15 day invoicing
upon credit approval. Send to:
Rock and Bowl■ Questions? Call the
Wolfram Video Wolfram Video/Rock and Bowl■
1700 South 60th Street Hotline toll-free at:
West Allis, WI 53214 1-800-433-1652