cross marketing cinema
Too much sun at Folklife made me so sick I was incapacitated for a while. My recovery has involved going out to see lots of movies. Now, I love movies but I hate going to the movie theater most of the time. Periodically I can be drawn out by a movie I just can’t wait to see, or the promise of air conditioning. And now I’ve got a whole new reason not to wait for the video: Cinevend.
A friend and I headed down to the Landmark Metro for a movie last week. As we’re wont to do, we arrived early and as I’m wont to do, I spent my waiting time wandering about the theater where I discovered this fascinating vending machines with DVDs and soundtracks for sale. It’s a simple process–insert credit card, open slot, remove purchase and you’re good to go. I know I’m not the only person who has left a movie wanting to buy the soundtrack and now I’m glad I no longer have to make mad late night rushes to the record store.
Thanks for your kind words. CineVend was started by myself and a friend from college. We, much like yourself, often leave movies with the desire to purchase the soundtrack. We looked for a long time for a machine capable of delivering media in cinemas. After a 6 month, exhaustive search, we couldn’t find squat.
We decided to build our own machine. We’re both in our mid 20’s with no engineering or robotics experince, so this has been quite an endeavor. The CinePods in the Metro are our first four in the world. Much like yourself, many people seem to love the machines.
We’re trying hard to create a buzz, but we’re just two yahoo’s without a clue as to what we’re doing. Letting your friends know about the CinePod is the highest compliment I can receive! and I appreciate it.
If you have a moment to chat, please give me a call at 206.388.3784, or if anyone has questions, comments, or suggustions on how to improve the CinePods please call me.
Thank you or your kind words and I’m looking forward to talking with you,
Gregory R. Kriegler
President, CineVend Inc.