New AVT Kiosk Gathers Data And Rewards Trade Show Participants

LOS ANGELES -- AVT Inc. said it has developed a data-collection kiosk that engages and rewards consumers. The Trade Show Smart System is reportedly available for rental in the trade show space.

The kiosk can replace several trade show functions simultaneously. Visitors can participate in a company's event by completing such activities as posting with a designated hashtag to social media, sharing a photo or donating to a charity.

After completing the tasks, the participant visits an "automated center" to receive a gift or swag bag. The center creates a contact database, eliminating the need to scan business cards. Participants can be contacted throughout the show and afterwards to encourage more activity, or simply for marketing purposes.

AVT said it is also rolling out the data collection technology in mainstream vending machines.