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The Advertising vs. Location Strategy for Photo Booth Machines

You are absolutely right. The best approach is to divide your advertising strategy based on the machine's intended use: Permanent Unattended Placement or Event Rental Business.

1. Unattended Placement (Permanent Installation)

For machines intended for long-term, passive income generation—like those placed in malls, arcades, or hotels—the model is indeed focused on Location, not Advertising.

• Self-Service is Key: Your MARWEY machines are specifically designed for unattended, self-service use. Once installed, they become a permanent amenity. The machine itself is the storefront, requiring zero traditional advertising to the end-user.

• The Power of Location: The primary driver of profit is foot traffic. The business owner's core job is site selection—finding high-volume, high-dwell-time locations (e.g., waiting areas, near popular anchors, or high-traffic corridors).

• Targeted B2B Sales: Advertising is not aimed at the end-user (the person taking the photo) but at the business owner (the buyer of the machine). Your advertising should focus on the machine's durability, reliability, and passive income potential to attract permanent location partners.

2. Event Rental Business (High-Rate Service)

For premium, high-tech machines like the AI Photo Booth Machine, 360 Photo Booth Machine, or Mirror Photo Booth, an Advertising-Heavy strategy is essential.

• Visibility is Crucial: These high-value machines are rented for private events, which means the business owner must constantly advertise their availability. They need to market their services using SEO, social media (Instagram, TikTok), and paid advertising to find weddings, parties, and corporate clients.

• Showcasing Innovation: Advertising for rentals focuses on the unique experience the machine offers (e.g., the slow-motion effects of the 360 booth or the interactive AI transformations) to justify a high rental fee.

• Partnerships as Advertising: Strategic partnerships with local event planners and venues serve as powerful referral-based advertising, driving bookings at premium rates.

In short, your permanent, self-service models thrive on Location, while your high-tech rental models rely heavily on Targeted Digital Advertising and Networking.

Absolutely. Photo booths are more popular than ever, but their role has fundamentally evolved. They are no longer just for simple pictures in a mall; they have become essential tools for ​social engagement, brand marketing, and creating shareable memories​ at events and venues.

The reason for their enduring relevance is technological advancement. MARWEY photo booths, for example, have driven this shift by integrating features that meet modern demands:

• ​Social Media Integration:​​ Instant sharing to Instagram and TikTok transforms a fun moment into valuable user-generated content.

• ​Advanced Customization:​​ AI filters, branded templates, and unique formats like newspaper-style photos offer a fresh, personalized experience every time.

• ​Professional & Corporate Use:​​ Businesses use MARWEY booths for data collection, lead generation, and dynamic brand interaction at trade shows and corporate events.

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In short, people don't just "still use" photo booths; they actively seek out advanced experiences that MARWEY provides. The platform has successfully transitioned from a novelty to a necessary feature for successful events and modern marketing strategies.

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Do People Still Use Photo Booths?

Absolutely not! While the classic, enclosed photo booths of the past often accepted only coins or bills, MARWEY's modern and innovative machines are designed for the digital economy and maximum user convenience.

Our goal is to ensure your photo booth business is profitable and accessible to every customer. Therefore, most MARWEY machines come standard with, or can be easily upgraded to include, a full range of payment options:

• Cash Acceptance: Traditional coin and bill acceptors are available for locations that cater to cash-paying customers.

• Card Payments: We integrate modern payment terminals that accept major credit and debit cards.

• Contactless/Mobile Payments: Many of our models, especially the high-tech units like the AI Photo Booth Machine and Mirror Photo Booth, support tap-to-pay via NFC (Near Field Communication), including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

• QR Code Payments: For pay-per-session models, some software options allow payment via a simple QR code scan linked to digital wallets, offering a seamless and fully cashless experience.

   

By offering this versatility, a MARWEY photo booth removes payment barriers, maximizes potential revenue, and ensures quick, hassle-free transactions for all your guests.

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