Nothing in the world is truly free, but these free vending machines makes it fun to walk away with a complimentary snack. Provided by Innovative Vending Solutions, they can be paired up to any eatery establishment to create a playful promotional connection with consumers. Used by such restaurants as Buffalo Wild Wings, Coyote Ugly Saloon… Read more »
Category: Automated Retail in the Media
“How this firm scored with a Twitter-centric vending machine for Major League Baseball” by Joe Cogliano, Dayton Business Journal
The UpTake: MLB used Innovative Vending Solutions’ vending machine in Cincinnati on Monday to drive social media traffic and engage fans as it gets ready to sell tickets for All-Star Game weekend events. When Major League Baseball needed to create some big buzz around the All-Star Game events coming to Cincinnati, it reached out to… Read more »
“Will Tweet For Food: 7 Dining Technology Advances For 2015” by Carol Tice, Forbes
Time was, dining out was a chance to get away from all those beeping screens. But now, tech is invading the restaurant space, as operators look for ways to turn tables faster, keep kids entertained, and avoid errors. If you’ve ordered your meal off a touchscreen kiosk, made a reservation with your phone, and paid… Read more »
“Boston Red Sox Buy Social Media Vending Machines to Spread Holiday Cheer and Hype for Next Season” from Sport Techie
In the midst of revamping their roster during the offseason, the Boston Red Sox rethought how to build hype for next season, too. The additions of Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval, and Rick Porcello bring buzz around the team, but they can’t sell tickets just by their names alone. The Red Sox–despite its tradition and generational… Read more »
“Boston Red Sox Woos Fans With Social Media-Powered Vending Machine” by Emily Jed, Vending Times
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox used social media powered vending machines to give away thousands of prizes and build excitement around 2015 tickets going on sale. The team worked with Dayton, OH-based Innovative Vending Solutions to deploy two machines that dispensed prizes to fans who posted on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #TheGiftOfSox… Read more »
“Insta-Freebie: How to Reward Event Guests for Instagram Posts” by Michele Laufik, BizBash
Insta-Freebie: How to Reward Event Guests for Instagram Posts Innovative Vending Solutions, the company behind the increasingly popular Twitter-activated vending machines, has launched an Instagram version Photo: Courtesy of Innovative Vending Solutions Following the success of its Twitter-activated vending machines, Dayton, Ohio-based Innovative Vending Solutions has launched an Instagram posts version. After guests post a… Read more »
“6 Clever and Offbeat Marketing Tactics Your Business Can Afford” by Brittney Helmrich, Business News Daily
When you think about marketing, what's the first thing that comes to mind? You probably think of things like Internet ad campaigns, press releases, commercials and, of course, social media promotions. But marketing doesn't have to be the same old tactics you're used to – you can take it to the next level if you… Read more »
“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 »