
Social Vend to give gifts in return for social interactions
New make-up vending machines are set to pop-up in stores and stations offering consumers free products in exchange for specific social interaction with brands
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Click here to find out more.
The Social Vend Vendmini, is due to be launched across the UK from January 2017 in stores, train stations, bus stops and cafés, with beauty treats given in exchange for social media interaction.
Social Vend says it will not just be the most digitally influential – such as bloggers – receiving freebies from brands but the general public. “The Vendmini is a socially activated vending machine with a small footprint for marketing campaigns, in-store sampling and promotional giveaways,” explained CEO and Founder Andrew Theodore.
“This new experiential approach introduces an entirely new way to interact with consumers. Detecting social actions across channels
You may also like
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Click here to find out more.
Year in review: 2025’s biggest beauty stories and headlines
Read moreA look at the beauty industry news stories and headlines that dominated in 2025, covering sweeping tariffs, job cuts, acquisitions, longevity and a hefty dose of controversy
Trending Articles
-
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
You may also like
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Click here to find out more.
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Click here to find out more.
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Cosmetics
Opinion: The digital beauty sampling boom set to take over in 2026
Digital beauty sampling is no longer just an optional way to promote a brand. Instead, it is growing into a marketing mainstay that can help propel businesses even further. Will Glynn-Jones, founder of Send Me a Sample, explains