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Boost Cinema Revenue and Customer Experience with Markus | Next-Gen Entertainment Solutions
Markus is revolutionizing the cinema and entertainment industries by offering an all-encompassing platform designed to enhance the entire customer journey—from ticket purchase to in-seat luxury viewing. Unlike traditional systems focused solely on efficiency, Markus drives foot traffic and boosts sales, particularly in struggling malls. With features like a unified loyalty database and immersive digital signage through Strealer, Markus not only streamlines operations but also creates stronger, more personalized customer offerings. This allows staff to focus on delivering exceptional service, turning every visit into a memorable experience. Markus is not just about managing cinema operations; it's about transforming them.
Discover how Markus can elevate your cinema's customer experience and drive growth across all your entertainment venues.

Deadpool and Wolverine: A Cinematic Evolution Leading to the Upcoming Blockbuster
Explore the cinematic journey of Deadpool and Wolverine, from their origins to the upcoming blockbuster in 2024. Learn about their best team-ups, past performances, and what to expect in the new movie.

Maximize Cinema Marketing with Markus-CleverTap Integration for Deep Customer Insights
Discover how the Markus-CleverTap integration revolutionizes cinema marketing by providing advanced customer insights and analytics. Enhance engagement, tailor campaigns, and boost ticket sales with this powerful tool. Contact us today to unlock limitless customer lifetime value.

Tailoring Cinema Software for Optimal Business Performance and Customer Satisfaction
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, it’s vital for businesses to have software that aligns perfectly with their unique operational needs. Instead of conforming your business model to fit predetermined software, prioritize selecting your ideal business model first and then tailor the software to suit it.

The Evolution of Markus: A Journey Through Innovation and Growth
Since its inception in 1996, Markus Cinema has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the ticketing and service industry. The journey of Markus is a testament to its commitment to innovation, adaptability, and customer satisfaction.

The Despicable Me Franchise - A Global Phenomenon
We at MARKUS_ , a specialized software for cinemas and restaurants, looked into the Despicable Me franchise's history, audience with a focus on its popularity in Estonia.

5 takeaways from CineEurope 2024
Last week, the MARKUS_ team was at the heart of the cinematic action, attending the 33rd edition of CineEurope in Barcelona. As the longest-running European trade show and convention for the cinema industry, CineEurope 2024 brought together leading minds and the latest innovations.

Revolutionizing digital signage together with Strealer
The integration of MARKUS_ sales and automation platform with our digital signage partner Strealer allows us to convert every screen into a dynamic advertising platform.

Riitta Lehtovuori: MARKUS_ has enabled Finnkino to evolve its business
Since 2006, the MARKUS_ platform has been instrumental in Finnkino's operations, ensuring smooth and efficient management of its various services.

Senior .NET Developer Janar Tammeniit: cinema software needs to stay ahead of the curve
Janar Tammeniit, Senior .NET Developer at APL Digital Solutions, has played a crucial role in the development of MARKUS_ software – a solution that seamlessly integrates cinema and restaurant management.

Teatru Manoel: the best thing about Markus is the customer service
Teatru Manoel, Malta’s National Theatre, is one of the oldest working theatres in Europe. Markus has been efficiently servicing ticket sales for Teatru Manoel since 2011.

Apollo Kino's digital transformation, powered by Markus
Apollo Kino, the largest cinema chain in the Baltics, has been partnering with the MARKUS_ sales and automation platform since 2014.

The revolution of AI and automation in entertainment
The rapid advancement of AI and automation technologies is revolutionizing the retail and entertainment sectors, marking a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and interact with their customers.

Which Academy Awards winners are still showing in Estonian cinemas?
On March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, were handed out. This grand event not only highlighted the extraordinary talents within the film industry but also set the stage for global cinema distribution, including Estonia.

Dubai Dolphinarium, an aquatic entertainment attraction empowered by Markus
Sea Magic Recreational Services, an aquatic entertainment company known to the public as Dubai Dolphinarium, has been using Markus for its seamless ticketing and operational dynamics since 2014.

A delicious cinematic journey: Estonia's top 10 cinema snacks in 2023
Data gathered from 11 cinemas across Estonia by Markus, a specialized software for cinemas and restaurants, reveals intriguing trends in cinema snack preferences in 2023.

Christmas Movie Time: From Fighter Jets to Magic Umbrellas
Forget the usual holiday films for a second – we've got a cool list of movies that'll spice up your festive season. From action-packed to heartwarming, there's something for every mood.

Sambíó, Iceland's largest cinema chain powered by Markus
Sambíó is the largest cinema chain in Iceland, providing entertainment through a network of theaters. There are five Sambíó cinemas; the first one opened already back in 1941.

The tech genius behind seamless cinema experiences: Priidu Paomets
Priidu's journey began in 1994 when he teamed up with Oskar Rossar, current CEO of APL Digital Solutions, to assist with computerising ticket sales for Estonia's first proper cinema, Kosmos.
