Vending machines are not just for selling snacks anymore. With today’s smart technology, they can also help you make extra income — without even selling a product.

Wondering how?

The answer lies in digital advertising; a powerful feature built into many modern Vending Machine Management Systems (VMS). With bright screens and daily foot traffic, your vending machine becomes more than a product dispenser — it becomes an ad platform.

1. Vending Machines Are Everywhere — and That’s a Good Thing

Think about it. Vending machines are in: 

• Offices 

• Schools 

• Hospitals 

• Airports 

• Shopping malls 

People pass by or interact with them every single day. That means each screen is an opportunity for a brand to be seen. 

With a VMS that supports advertising, you can display: 

• Brand promotions 

• Product ads 

• Local offers 

• Event announcements 

• Even your own business messages 

It’s passive income on a screen that’s already there! 

2. Easy to Manage Ads — From Anywhere

With a smart VMS, you don’t need to visit the machine to change the ad. Everything can be managed remotely. 

From your laptop or phone, you can: 

• Upload new ads 

• Set how long each ad plays 

• Choose which machines will show which ad 

• Schedule ads to play at certain times (like lunchtime or weekends) 

It’s as simple as updating a social media post — but now, it’s earning you money. 

3. Boost Brand Partnerships and Local Marketing

Got vending machines near schools? Local coaching centers may want to advertise. Near gyms? Health product brands may be interesting. 

You can charge: 

• Monthly or weekly fees 

• Based on ad duration or reach 

• Per machine or per network of machines 

This opens up an entirely new business model — selling screen time on your vending machines to brands who want visibility. 

4. Advertise Your Own Products Too

Why only help others? Use your machine screens to promote your own offers too. 

Let’s say: 

• You want to push a slow-moving item 

• You’re offering a combo deal 

• You’ve launched a new product 

Put a quick ad on the screen. This can grab attention and help increase sales right from the machine. 

5. Customize Ads by Location and Audience

Not every location has the same crowd. With a good VMS, you can target your ads. 

For example: 

• In a college, you might run energy drink or gadget ads 

• In an office, ads for coffee brands or health check-ups might work better 

• In a hospital, display ads for wellness products or nearby pharmacies 

Custom targeting means better engagement — and advertisers will love it! 

6. Real-Time Reports = More Control

VMS gives you data on how many people interacted with the machine, what was sold, and when. 

This helps you: 

• Show advertisers how well their ad is performing 

• Charge based on traffic and reach 

• Improve your ad strategy based on real numbers 

Data = trust. And trust = long-term ad partnerships. 

7. A New Income Stream, Without Extra Work

You’ve already invested in vending machines. The screens are already there. So why not make those screens work for you? 

Adding advertising through VMS doesn’t: 

• Require more staff 

• Need extra machines 

• Demand much of your time 

It’s a low-effort, high-reward way to grow your income while you continue to sell your regular products. 

The future of vending machines isn’t just in snacks and cold drinks. It’s in smart features like digital advertising — powered by tools like VMS. 

With the right system, you can: 

• Earn extra money from ad partnerships 

• Promote your own products easily 

• Target the right audience at the right time 

• Manage everything remotely 

• See real-time data and grow confidently 

If you’re not using your vending screens for advertising yet, now is the time. Space is valuable. The eyes are already there. And with VMS, turning screens into sales has never been easier. 

More ads. More visibility. More income. All from the machine you already own.