Aiming to add appeal for the so-called "selfie generation," Japanese beverage company Kirin is adding selfie-taking capabilities to its vending machines.
When customers purchase a drink from a Kirin vending machines, they will also have an opportunity to take advantage of the selfie-taking feature to send an on-the-go self-portrait to themselves and their friends. A large screen on the front of the vending machine will advertise the machine's products as well as offering selfies with colorful cartoon backgrounds. The selfie-taking machines were developed in collaboration with Line Corp., which operates an instant messaging app popular in Japan.
Kirin's selfie-taking vending machines fit perfectly into a huge area of opportunity for modern marketing: they offer young buyers an added lifestyle bonus for drinking Kirin beverages, while creating consumer-generated advertising for the company.
Selfie Vending Machines
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Trend Themes
1. Selfie Marketing - Companies can capitalize on the selfie trend by developing innovative marketing strategies that leverage customers' desire for self-promotion.
2. Interactive Vending Machines - By adding interactive features, such as selfie-taking capabilities, vending machine companies can create new opportunities to engage customers and increase revenue streams.
3. Social Media Integration - Offering the ability to easily share selfies on social media platforms can increase brand exposure and facilitate customer engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage - Beverage companies can leverage innovative vending machine features to create new marketing opportunities and engage younger consumers.
2. Retail - Interactive vending machines can be used in retail environments to create unique shopping experiences and increase customer engagement.
3. Marketing - Marketing professionals can explore the potential of selfie marketing campaigns and interactive vending machines to create new channels for customer engagement and brand promotion.