Absolut Vodka launched a Facebook Messenger bot today, and users can find a free drink in their area by chatting with the bot, said Messenger VP David Marcus.
Marcus explained how the bot works today while onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt:
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The bot currently only serves customers in Denver, New York, Chicago, and Dallas. Washington D.C. will soon be added to the list of cities served by the Absolut bot, a company spokesperson said.
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Above: Screenshot of Absolut Facebook Messenger bot
Drinks to choose from include an Absolut Lemon drop, Absolut mule, or Absolut and soda.
Once you choose a city, a series of buttons asks you to choose a neighborhood, then you choose a restaurant or bar, and a web browser window opens to generate a code.
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