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Branded Socializing

Brands incorporate social networks as an integral part of the drinking process

Implications - Oversharing has become commonplace as users upload to social media more than ever, which is being formally incorporated by libation brands as a way to foster brand-consumer relationships. The recognition of consumption rituals is creating a stronger notion of branded socialization for consumers to correlate products as another member of their friend group.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Integration - Brands are incorporating social media into their product designs to foster brand-consumer relationships.
2. Convenient Drinking - Innovations that combine mobile phone usage and drinking are becoming increasingly popular.
3. Automated Bartending - Robotic bartenders are emerging to provide convenient and efficient drink dispensing, payment, and social media integration.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - F&B companies can incorporate social media and mobile phones to create more interactive drinking experiences for customers.
2. Technology - The emergence of robotic bartenders provides opportunities for tech companies to further develop automated systems for the food and drink industry.
3. Marketing - Combining social media and drinking can lead to new marketing campaigns and strategies for companies.
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Featured Examples

App-Controlled Alcoholic Systems
App-Controlled Alcoholic Systems
Project Gutenberg Dispenses Liqour to Create a Perfect Cocktail
Project Gutenberg was designed by the French spirit maker Pernod Ricard and encompasses using the internet and apps to create the ultimate cocktail experience. The gadget creates a liquor library... MORE
play_circle_filledCustomer-Controlled Happy Hours
Customer-Controlled Happy Hours
The Carlsberg HappyBeerTime Stint Revamps the Drinking Experience
The drinking experience varies depending on where you are, who you’re with and of course what you’re drinking. In a move to merge social media with how one normally socializes at a bar,... MORE
play_circle_filledAutomated Bartender Kegs
Automated Bartender Kegs
The Robokeg Recommends Drinks Before Serving Them and Charging You
Instead of waiting in a long line for a beer, users of Robokeg can simply swipe their wristband to get a pint from the automated bartender. Robokeg is a beer keg that acts as a bartender by... MORE
Smartphone-Displaying Cups
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The 'Cell Phone Holder Party Cup' Displays Your Device While You Drink
In this modern age of advancing technology and increasing mobile phone usage, people just can’t seem to pry themselves away from their phones, and this ‘Cell Phone Holder Party Cup’... MORE
Scotch Sidekick Apps
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The Distiller by Distiller is a Super Useful App for Whiskey Enthusiasts
There’s no need to make the trip down to Scotland to get an expert opinion on which single malt whiskey you should be drinking, there’s a super useful app that can do it for you now.... MORE

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