To create a more interactive experience for its customers, many companies and brands are coming out with an interactive vending machine to give consumers are more enjoyable buying experience. While an interaction with a vending machine is meant to be only temporary and fleeting, many brands are working to extend the time people spend at vending machines by offering them a fun, social and interactive experience.
From a vending machine that dispenses coffee depending on how many times you yawn to tweet-enabling vending machines, vending machines are quickly becoming a lot like arcade games. With a competitive edge involved in the consumer experiences, buyers are spending more time, energy and even money as they feel the need to work for whatever product is locked up inside the vending machine.
15 Interactive Vending Machines
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Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
The BEV Twitter Vending Machine Trades Hash Tags for Iced Tea
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Dancing Soda Dispensers
The Coke Dance Vending Machine Rewards Participants for Dancing in Public
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Tweeting Cookie Dispensers
The UID Cookie Box Rewards Tweets with Crispy Treats
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Social Media-Powered Concerts
The Doritos Boldstage Will Change the Show Based on Viewer Tweets
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Conflict-Resolving Pop Machines
Coca-Cola's 'Small World Machines' Connects Indians and Pakistanis
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Social-Powered Vending Machines
The Pepsi 'Like Machine' Dispenses Sodas for Likes
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Secret Winter Wonderland Ads
The Coca-Cola Magic Machine Brings the Joy of Xmas to Visitors
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Wi-Fi Drink Dispensers
Asahi Beverages Rolls Out Vending Machines That Provide Internet Access
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Yawn-Activated Vending Machines
Douwe Egberts' Coffee Machine is Clever Marketing
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Time-Travelling Soda Machines
EPIC Comics Turned a Vending Machine into a Tardis Telephone Box
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Social Vending Machines
Pepsi's New Vending Machines Encourage Sharing
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Luxury Vending Machines
Beverly Hills Caviar Releases Lavish Food
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Internet Access Vending Machines
The Coca Cola Happiness Refill Fountain Lets You Log On
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Snuggly Soda Dispensers
The Coca Cola 'Hug Machine' Trades Cuddles for Free Pop
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EV-Charging Vending Machines
Quench Your Thirst and Electronic Vehicle in One Stop
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