Spiel Essen expands again to ‘max out’ venue space, now bigger than 15 American football fields
The world’s largest board game fair, Spiel Essen, says it has reached the limits of its expansion at its long-time home after boosting floor space again this year due to “overwhelming interest” from exhibitors. Organiser Merz Verlag said it has expanded…
Open Channels FM: Navigating the Future of Partnerships and AI in the Open Web
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss the changing landscape of partnerships and web development communities, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, genuine support, and the impact of AI on sustainable business relationships. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total…
#207 – Rob Ruiz on WP Rig and the Future of Theme Development
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in…
Universal to become exclusive Stonemaier US hobby retail distributor, for roughly $1.5m of annual business
Universal Distribution has agreed exclusive rights to distribute Stonemaier Games titles into US hobby retail, which amounts to about $1.5m of business each year. Universal has become an authorised US hobby distributor for Stonemaier’s games, which include the massive-selling Wingspan…
GAMA unveils Origins Awards nominees, criticised for leaving out designers for third year in a row
The Origins Awards, one of board gaming’s longest-running prizes voted on by industry professionals, has unveiled its latest slate of 120 nominees – and come under fire for failing to mention any of the games’ designers for the third year in…
Open Channels FM: Inside the Checkout Summit: What WooCommerce Events Mean for the Ecosystem
In this episode, James Kemp, Katie Keith, and Rodolfo Melogli discuss the revival of in-person WooCommerce events like Checkout Summit, the influence of AI on businesses, and community value. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0 Votes…
How I Created a Donor Leaderboard in WordPress & Got More Donations
Most WordPress donation pages don’t show how many people are already giving. And when supporters feel like they are the only ones donating, they are less likely to follow through. Donor leaderboards solve this by showing real support in action….
Open Channels FM: AI’s Impact on Human Interaction with the Open Web
AI’s rapid evolution is reshaping web interactions, with automated traffic outpacing human engagement. This shift raises concerns about content value, as creators struggle to balance utility and genuine human experience online. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total…
Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM, a Media Partner for CloudFest 2026 and the Hackathon
For the third year in the row we are proud to be a media sponsor for both the CloudFest Hackathon and CloudFest. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0 Votes 0 0 Tell us how can we…
Soaring ‘span’ trilogy sales see Stonemaier Games’ annual revenue reach record $25.1m
Stonemaier Games’ diversification of its flagship bestseller Wingspan into a trilogy of standalone titles powered the company to record revenues of more than $25m last year – eclipsing its previous annual high from the post-Covid board game boom in 2021….
