Month: September 2014

“Social Media Activated Vending Machine Nets You Free Stuff” by Ann Thompson, WVXU Cincinnati

Listen to the story… The concept is 21st century clever. Help companies promote their products via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get free products from special vending machines. Patrick McDonald thought of this idea years ago and launched Innovative Vending Solutions in 2008. The company is based in West Carrollton. His partner is Jeff Thibodeau…. Read more »

“West Carrollton Company Launches Instagram-Triggered Vending Machines” by Joe Cogliano, Dayton Business Journal

A local company is selling what it claims is the first Instagram-activated vending machine. West Carrollton-based Innovative Vending Solutions — a developer of tech-focused automated retail machines — is counting on the social media platform’s millions of daily users to drive big sales. Also known as IVS, the company’s social media vending machines offer organizations… Read more »