Sponsored content guidelines for VendingMarketWatch partners
Product Perspectives and other sponsored articles on VendingMarketWatch.com are developed through a structured, editorial-led process.
Editorial process
- Interview conducted by a member of the VendingMarketWatch.com team
- Article written by magazine staff in VendingMarketWatch.com editorial style
- Informational, non-promotional tone (journalistic, not sales copy)
- Focus on operator value and real-world application within convenience services (vending, micro markets, OCS, smart markets)
- Includes examples, use cases or measurable outcomes where possible
- Draft provided to client for review and approval prior to publication
Image requirements
- Provide 2–4 high-quality images
- At least one image must be 16:9, high-resolution (required for web lead placement)
- Additional images may include product, installation team or in-field use
- All images must be cleared for editorial use (no usage restrictions)
Publishing info
- Published article on VendingMarketWatch.com
- Presented in standard editorial format (headline, deck, body, images, captions)
- Included as lead story in VendingToday newsletter
Examples
- E.A. Sween scores with new sandwich offerings, driven by consumer demand
- Wine Connoisseur offers operators a new and easy revenue opportunity
- Alliant Coffee Solutions offers a blueprint for success to OCS operators, large and small
- Hot food, no waiting: How HotLogic is bringing DoorDash dollars back to operators
- Why creamers are now a must-have for modern workplace coffee programs
For editorial questions about sponsored content on VendingMarketWatch.com, contact Linda Becker.