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Meow-Powered Vending Machines

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

A Bizarre Vending Machine called Miaukomat Lets You Pay with a Meow

— July 1, 2013 — Marketing
Instead of asking you to pay with cash, a bizarre vending machine called the Miaukomat asks that you pay with a "meow." Designed by Polish ad agency V&P Group, the vending machine was created as part of a campaign to promote Felix Party Mix cat treats. Placed in shopping centers and on walkways, anybody could walk up to the machine and vocalize their best cat impression. Upon hearing your pleading meows, the machine dispenses cat treats for you to give to your pet.

The bizarre vending machine was inspired by the way cats ask for food. In the same manner that cats plead with you for a treat, the machine forces you to imitate your pet to receive a free sample.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Vending Machines - Opportunity for vending machines that require unique and engaging forms of payment, such as vocalization or gestures.
2. Promotional Campaign Innovations - Potential for unique and creative marketing campaigns that capture attention through unconventional methods, like using animal behaviors.
3. Personalized Consumer Experiences - Trend towards creating customized and interactive experiences for consumers that leave a lasting impression.
Industry Implications
1. Vending Machine Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing vending machines that go beyond traditional payment methods and engage consumers on a new level.
2. Advertising and Marketing Industry - Opportunity to develop unconventional and attention-grabbing campaigns that utilize unique behaviors or aspects of animals to promote products or services.
3. Pet Care Industry - Potential to incorporate interactive and engaging elements into pet-related products and services to create more enjoyable experiences for both pets and their owners.
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