blooloop is pleased to announce the judges of the 2025 blooloop 50 Immersive Influencer List, presented in association with Storyland Studios, the full-service storytelling and experience firm and a world leader in the themed entertainment business.
Now in its third year, the list honours the creatives, operators, designers and visionaries who are reimagining what it means for an experience to be immersive.
Ben Thompson, chief executive oficer – Storyland Locations, Storyland Studios, says: “The blooloop 50 continues to spotlight the visionaries shaping the future of themed entertainment: individuals whose impact goes beyond their creative vision to uplift, mentor, and lead with purpose.
“This year’s honourees will represent the best of what our industry stands for: bold ideas, meaningful storytelling, and a commitment to pushing boundaries. At Storyland Studios, we’re proud to support this important recognition, and I’m honoured to return as a judge.”
See the 2024 List here.
2025 judges
The judges for this year’s blooloop 50 Immersive Influencer List are:
- Ben Thompson, chief executive officer, Storyland Locations, Storyland Studios
- Darcy Troy Pollack, founder, Swiss Cows LLC
- Dorothy Di Stefano, founder/director, Molten Immersive Art
- Marc Zachary, president, Experiential Advisors
- Julie Freeland, VP global location-based entertainment, Mattel
- Michaela Ternasky-Holland, director & creative strategist.
The list is made possible by nominations from blooloop readers, which recognise the individuals who have made an impact in the immersive sector in the past year.
Nominations are open until Monday 4 August 2025, and you can nominate here.
Our panel of industry experts and thought leaders will judge all nominations strictly on merit, regardless of the nominee’s location, job title, or employer.
You can nominate multiple individuals, including yourself, but you can only nominate each person once.
Now is your chance to celebrate friends and colleagues that are making a difference in the industry.
