Yili: Yili X Xiaomi's smart vending machine

Yili co-created a smart vending machine to help consumers choose the right product and cement its position as China's largest dairy drinks brand.

Campaign details

Brand: YiliBrand owner: YiliAgency: Mindshare ChinaMarket: ChinaSector: Milk & dairy drinksMedia channels: Public relations, Word of mouth, influencersBudget: 500k - 1 million

Executive summary

In China, the pandemic saw nearly three-quarters of adults eating healthier, with unprecedented research into finding the right healthy products for their individual needs.

Within China's fiercely competitive dairy industry, there are numerous milk products on the market, each catering to different consumer and nutritional needs. As a result, today, more so than at any other time, consumers are left...

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