Industry Pulse — Week 15, 2026
Consumer wallets are feeling the squeeze, immersive experiences are booming, and one UK theme park just quietly rewrote its ticketing contract with guests.
Apr 15, 2026 · 8 min read
Baker, Marketeer, Data Geek, Gym Nerd, Brand Ambassador, Selfie Enthusiast
You've somehow landed on my page... I'm sorry about that.
Let me introduce myself; I'm Tim Samson. Professionally, I currently serve as the Director of Marketing for Morey's Piers & Resorts. It's a world-class destination in Southern New Jersey that encompasses amusement piers, water parks, hotels, restaurants, and games along the Wildwoods' famous boardwalk. I'm responsible for delivering a focused approach to driving highly creative and effective marketing strategies to expand the brand's exposure, guest acquisition, and retention. I'm a data enthusiast and get excited about what it can and cannot tell us.
When I'm not wearing my marketing hat, you might find me in the kitchen baking, appearing on the first season of ABC's "Great American Baking Show - Holiday Edition." Besides baking, I'm a gym junkie, a selfie enthusiast (I'm sorry in advance), and my partner and I love to travel, meet new people, see unique places, and of course, taste fantastic food (we are bears and bears love food).
So I can't promise precisely what you will find here; it's a bit of a crap shoot that will likely blur professional and personal lives, so expect a gym selfie, marketing story, cookie recipe, and travel photos all in one place!
— Hang on tight and keep your hands and arms in the vehicle at all times.
Consumer wallets are feeling the squeeze, immersive experiences are booming, and one UK theme park just quietly rewrote its ticketing contract with guests.
Apr 15, 2026 · 8 min read
There's a fundamental marketing rule that takes discipline to get used to, but it's undeniably true: you can't be everything to everyone.
Dec 29, 2022 · 4 min read
If you know me, this is my go-to cookie. Here's my "secret" recipe — two types of flour, 3 chocolates, and a resting period. Trust me, it's worth it.
Aug 4, 2022 · 2 min read