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NYC bars deploy phone-charging kiosks

March 22, 2011

A new branded kiosk that re-charges mobile devices was unveiled today in more than 50 New York City bars as part of a marketing program between Hercules Networks and Bacardi Limon.

According to a press release, each of the 50 Bacardi Limon branded kiosks features a 19-inch digital touch-screen monitor that entertains customers with brand-specific content, including cocktail recipes, trivia games, Mad Libs and bar promotions, as they recharge their mobile phones. The kiosks offer 16 separate charging tips, and are designed to simultaneously charge multiple devices, which includes nearly all models of cell phones, smartphones, mp3s and tablets.

"We are very excited to launch our new branded kiosks and are thrilled to be doing so in partnership with Bacardi Limon," said Paul King, founder and president of Hercules Networks, the parent company of goCharge. "Tailored to address today's mobile lifestyle, our new kiosks offer companies a new and innovative platform to market to consumers."

King said goCharge will roll-out additional branded mobile device charging kiosks in collaboration with appropriate brands in bars, casinos, sports stadiums and other venues in cities around the world. In addition to the 50 bars in New York City, goCharge kiosks are currently available in Chicago, Atlantic City and Canada.