ALL WORK
REF: MV-005 · SAB Stones BOT · Publicis Machine

SAB STONES BOT

THE PROBLEM

On-trade promotions prove more effective than tradtional, static advertising in these spaces. However, standard on-trade promo activations rely on manual human operators — bottlenecked by hiring costs, inconsistent staff training, preference, and executional trust, making broad campaign scaling nearly impossible.

THE TENSION

Choice complicates a simple union. Drinking beer and playing pool go hand-in-hand, but having to step away to queue at the bar breaks the social energy, game momentum – and loses your spot at the table.

THE INSIGHT

The pool table is the natural epicenter of the venue. Replacing manual promo staff with smart physical hardware converts ambient gameplay directly into an automated sales engine.

BRAND ROLE

South Africa’s legendary home of beer and pool.

A PERFECT PAIRING UNLOCKED

BOTTLE OPERATED TABLE (B.O.T.) — Bypassing human friction with an automated order-and-play system.

+38%

Order lift

100%

Franchise participation

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Loerie Award