# Free Vending Machines Innovative Vending Solutions Encourages People to Tweet for Snacks By Meghan Young | Published 2015-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-vending-machine References: [automatedretailmachines](http://automatedretailmachines.com/products/twitter-activated-vending-machines/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-pet-lab), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wild-wings-matchday-menu), Coyote Ugly Saloon and The Old Spaghetti Factory, guests must post something about the business on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-tumbler), Facebook or Twitter in order to get a snack. Great for events, the free vending machines are not only interactive, it also spurs on word of mouth promotion. They come complete with a touch-screen interface to further the hi-tech element of this marketing tactic. The free vending machines work with specific hashtags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Vending Machines:** The use of touch-screen interfaces in vending machines creates an interactive and engaging experience for consumers. - **Social Media Promotions:** Requiring customers to post on social media in exchange for free snacks encourages word-of-mouth promotion and increases brand visibility. - **Hi-tech Marketing Tactics:** Incorporating advanced technology such as touch-screen interfaces and social media integration in marketing strategies creates innovative and attention-grabbing experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Implementing free vending machines as a promotional tool can attract more customers and increase brand exposure in the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, bars, and restaurants can leverage free vending machines as interactive marketing tools to enhance the guest experience and generate positive word-of-mouth. - **Event Planning:** Providing free vending machines at events adds an engaging and memorable aspect to the experience, creating a unique and disruptive event promotion opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Team-Building Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-vending-machine.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [Dog Treat Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-pet-treats.md) - [Meatless Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-farm-apm.md) - [Spelling Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-with-words-vending-machine.md) - [Interactive Snacks Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-billboard.md) - [Whimsical Snack Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation.md)