# Harrassvertising Coke Bots Attack When You Buy Other Brands By varkeychaya | Published 2008-05-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-of-the-coke-bots References: [livegrids.net](http://www.livegrids.net/?p=59) Just spotted: a [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke-spiced) vending machine walking around outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo. [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-coca-cola-billboard) has sent oversized [robot vending machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine) around Tokyo to pinch the heads of people who prefer a different brand. The robots have been made to the likeness of the 11" tall desktop toys which feature the regular as well as the black Coke Zero available in Japan. The toys feature bendy arms and have a little coin slot for saving up your yen to buy more Coke. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot Brand Ambassadors:** Creating robot brand ambassadors that engage with potential customers and promote brand loyalty through interactive experiences. - **Interactive Advertising:** Leveraging interactive advertising techniques to capture the attention of consumers and create memorable brand experiences. - **Personalized Marketing:** Utilizing personalized marketing strategies, such as targeted messaging based on consumer preferences, to enhance brand engagement and increase sales. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the use of robot brand ambassadors to attract customers, increase brand loyalty, and drive sales. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can employ interactive advertising techniques to create immersive experiences and effectively communicate brand messages. - **Marketing:** The marketing industry can leverage personalized marketing strategies to deliver tailored messages that resonate with consumers and drive conversions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-coca-cola-billboard.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine.md) - [Whimsical Snack Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [AR Sampling Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampling-billboard.md) - [AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-holidays-are-coming.md) - [Virtual AI Snow Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piccadilly-lights-1.md) - [AI-Formulated Zero-Sugar Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-y3000-zero-sugar.md) - [Branded Smart Retail Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke-buddy.md)