Shopping at the liquor store just became all the more interactive thanks to the new Absolut vodka bottles paired with Shazam's visual recognition feature. Now users can use the Shazam app to unlock exciting new content from the liquor brand.
Shazam is often an app known for its music pairing, thanks to its ability to recognize song details. The app was recently paired with a series of Absolut bottles in Ontario and Alberta that feature a specially designed tag. The tag features visual recognition technology that pairs with the app upon usage. Scanning the tag through the Shazam app will allow users to access free brand content including cocktail trends, recipes and social media opportunities to bring more interaction to the product.
Visual Vodka-Recognition Apps
Select Absolut Vodka Bottles Feature Shazam to Unlock New Content
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Packaging - The use of visual recognition technology on packaging to provide interactive content, such as recipes and social media opportunities, enhances customer engagement.
2. Augmented Reality Shopping - Pairing apps like Shazam with product packaging allows customers to unlock additional content and experiences, creating a more immersive shopping experience.
3. Brand-consumer Interaction - By utilizing visual recognition apps, brands can facilitate direct interaction with consumers through personalized content, strengthening brand loyalty and fostering a sense of community.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Packaging - The integration of visual recognition technology in beverage packaging opens up new opportunities for brands to engage consumers and differentiate their products.
2. Mobile App Development - The demand for apps with visual recognition capabilities, like Shazam, is driving innovation and development in the mobile app industry.
3. Digital Marketing - Visual recognition apps offer brands the chance to create unique and interactive marketing campaigns that can capture consumer attention in a crowded digital landscape.