# Arcade Advertising Strategies Tesla Showrooms are Being Converted into Arcades By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-06-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-showrooms References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/18/tesla-is-turning-its-showrooms-into-arcades/) & [tesla](https://www.tesla.com/en_CA/event/experience-tesla-arcade) A marketing move has inspired the company to convert [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-infotainment) showrooms into arcades. The company rarely participates in traditional advertising, but it does make attempts to gain new customers. Tesla's marketing strategy has relied on existing customers to bring in potential new customers. This current move is a continuation of this strategy, as the company is inviting Tesla owners and their families and friends to come to its newly converted Tesla showrooms through June 30th. Invitations were sent from an email that asked customers to "experience the new Tesla Arcade." This marketing strategy will also highlight the company's arcade app, which is a bundle of games that were added last August, through a software update. The games included in the software update include Atari, Asteroid and a [kart-racing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-worlds). Image Credit: Tesla ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Arcade Advertising:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage arcade-themed advertising strategies for engaging and interactive marketing campaigns. - **Showroom Conversion:** Potential for businesses to repurpose physical spaces like showrooms into experiential destinations, creating new avenues for customer engagement. - **Gamified Marketing:** Innovative marketing approach to incorporate gaming elements and experiences into brand promotions for increased customer interest and participation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automakers to transform their showrooms into arcade-themed spaces, allowing customers to experience their vehicles in a fun and interactive way. - **Gaming:** Potential for game developers and publishers to collaborate with brands and create gamified marketing campaigns that foster brand loyalty and drive consumer engagement. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail brands to incorporate gamification elements into their brick-and-mortar stores, enhancing the shopping experience and attracting a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-and-airconsole.md) - [In-Car Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-infotainment.md) - [Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-integration.md) - [Adult-Targeted Arcade Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chucks-arcade.md) - [Arcade Leaderboard Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters1.md) - [Fandom Culture Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eb-trends-store-concept.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [In-Game Billboard Advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameloft-for-brands.md) - [Interactive Arcade Storefronts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-storefront.md)