Kiosk Marketplace

What Kiosk Marketplace does

Kiosk Marketplace is a B2B media and publishing platform serving the self-service kiosk, vending, and automated retail industries. It is operated by Connect Media (formerly Networld Media Group), a diversified B2B media company that runs a portfolio of more than eight industry publications including ATM Marketplace, Digital Signage Today, Fast Casual, QSR Web, and Vending Times. The platform delivers industry news, editorial blogs, podcasts, white papers, case studies, webinars, and videos through a web-based content management system, organized across topic centers covering hardware, software, customer experience, retail, restaurants, government, payments, and transportation. It also maintains a searchable vendor directory of more than 500 kiosk suppliers and a products catalog organized by category.

The platform generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) advertising and sponsorships across its website, newsletters, and content properties, including featured vendor placements and co-sponsored white papers; (2) events and conferences, anchored by the owned Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show, an annual trade conference scheduled for December 2026 in Miami Beach, FL, with associated exhibitor, sponsorship, and registration revenue plus the ARKI Awards program; and (3) vendor directory and product listing fees for paid placements in its supplier marketplace. Strategic GTM/marketing partnerships with HID, Zebra Technologies, Frank Mayer and Associates, DPL Wireless, and INFI provide co-marketing and sponsored content revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is offered on a quote-based basis.

The company is privately held, headquartered in Louisville, United States, with 1–10 employees, and operates as a digital-first property with no physical product distribution. It serves two primary customer segments: kiosk industry professionals (executives and decision-makers seeking industry intelligence and vendor discovery) on the demand side, and kiosk vendors, manufacturers, and technology suppliers (seeking visibility and lead generation) on the supply side. No management team, funding history, or financial disclosures are publicly available.

Name

Kiosk Marketplace

Legal name

Connect Media

Website

https://kioskmarketplace.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kiosk Marketplace is a B2B media platform that publishes news, podcasts, white papers, and a vendor directory for the self-service kiosk industry, and operates the annual ARKI Show trade event. It is owned by Connect Media and serves kiosk vendors and industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media & B2B Publishing

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Checkout Kiosks & Interactive Retail Kiosks (HDACAKAH)

Keywords

• Self-service kiosks
• B2B trade media
• Vendor directory
• Industry events
• Kiosk market intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising & Sponsorships: The platform generates revenue through sponsored content, vendor showcases, and advertising placements across its website, newsletters, and content properties. Featured vendor placements and sponsored resources are presented throughout the site.
2. Events & Conferences: Kiosk Marketplace organizes and hosts industry events including the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show, generating revenue through registration fees, sponsorship packages, and exhibitor booth sales.
3. Vendor Directory & Product Listings: The platform maintains a vendor directory and product showcase section where kiosk industry suppliers pay for featured listings and product visibility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kiosk Marketplace operates an online B2B media platform for the self-service kiosk industry, publishing news articles, market commentary, podcasts, webinars, and white papers, while maintaining a vendor directory of 500+ kiosk suppliers and a product showcase catalog. The platform is owned and operated by Connect Media and anchors the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show, an annual trade conference held in Miami Beach, FL. Revenue is generated through advertising, sponsored content, featured vendor listings, event registration, and exhibitor/sponsorship packages.

Product overview

Kiosk Marketplace is an industry media platform and resource hub for the self-service kiosk, vending, and automated retail sectors. The platform operates as a unified media property featuring a news and media portal, vendor directory, product listings marketplace, educational resources library, podcast content, and the ARKI trade show event. The core offering centers on curated industry news coverage and market intelligence, supported by a vendor directory connecting buyers with kiosk suppliers and a products catalog featuring hardware, software, and peripheral solutions. Additional services include topic-specific content hubs, webinars, white papers, and case studies sponsored by industry vendors, along with the annual Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show conference and awards program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show: An annual industry event focused on automated retail, interactive kiosks, and unattended technology, organized by Kiosk Marketplace and Connect Media.

Products and services

• Kiosk Marketplace News & Media Platform A digital B2B media platform delivering news, industry coverage, and market intelligence for the self-service kiosk, vending, and automated retail industries, accessed via kioskmarketplace.com.
• Vendor Directory A searchable directory of 500+ kiosk vendors, suppliers, and solution providers with company profiles, product listings, and request-for-information functionality to connect buyers with sellers.
• Products & Services Listings A curated catalog of kiosk products and services from verified vendors organized by category including hardware, software, scanners, printers, and connectivity solutions.
• Industry Blogs & Market Commentary Editorial blogs and market commentary (865+ articles) covering trends, best practices, and insights on self-service technology, kiosk deployments, and industry developments.
• Podcasts Audio content including the CX Innovators Podcast and Automation and Self-Service Podcast featuring interviews with industry leaders on kiosk technology and trends.
• Resources Library (White Papers, Case Studies, Webinars) A library of 413+ educational resources including white papers, case studies, webinars, and infographics focused on kiosk deployment, ROI, compliance, and industry best practices.
• ARKI (Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation) Show An annual industry trade show and conference covering automated retail, interactive kiosks, and unattended technology, featuring the ARKI Awards program recognizing innovation in the kiosk industry. Next edition scheduled December 14-16, 2026 in Miami Beach, FL.
• Topic Centers Specialized content hubs covering specific kiosk verticals including Hardware, Software, Customer Experience, Retail, Restaurants, Government, Payments, and Transportation, enabling segmented discovery of editorial content.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DPL WirelessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a strategic partner on Kiosk Marketplace. DPL Wireless provides managed connectivity solutions for kiosks and IoT devices. Partnership appears to involve co-marketing and featured vendor placement on the platform.
• Frank Mayer and AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a strategic partner. Frank Mayer specializes in custom kiosk design and manufacturing for enterprise and growth-oriented brands. Partnership involves featured vendor showcase and content sponsorship.
• HIDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a strategic partner. HID provides trusted identity verification, ticket reading, and contactless payment devices for kiosks and ATMs. Partnership includes co-sponsored content and vendor showcase.
• INFIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a strategic partner. INFI provides AI-powered ordering platforms for restaurants and QSRs. Partnership involves content marketing and vendor visibility.
• Zebra TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a strategic partner. Zebra provides scan engines and kiosk solutions. Partnership includes co-sponsored white papers, case studies, and featured vendor placement.
• Connect Media (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiosk Marketplace is owned and operated by Connect Media, a B2B media company. The parent company provides operational infrastructure, cross-promotion with sister sites (ATM Marketplace, Digital Signage Today, Fast Casual, Pizza Marketplace, QSR Web, Retail Customer Experience, Vending Times), and shared sales and editorial resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Digital Signage Today: A sister Connect Media B2B publication covering the digital signage industry with the same news, blogs, vendor directory, and event-driven GTM motion. Directly comparable as a vertical B2B trade media property under shared ownership and shared sales infrastructure.
• Fast Casual: A Connect Media sister B2B media brand covering the fast casual restaurant industry with news, events, and awards. Comparable as a vertical B2B media property under the same parent, sharing sales infrastructure and audience overlap on the restaurant kiosk topic.
• Vending Times: A Connect Media sister publication covering the vending and unattended retail industry, with overlapping vendor universe (HID, Zebra, etc.) and similar content + event GTM. Closely comparable as a B2B trade media platform in a directly adjacent automated retail vertical.
• ATM Marketplace: A Connect Media sister site focused on the ATM industry, using the same multi-format content and vendor directory model. Highly comparable B2B media property targeting a closely adjacent self-service hardware vertical.
• Self-Service World: An independent B2B trade publication covering self-service kiosks, automation, and unattended retail. Comparable as a direct competitor covering the same vendor universe and buyer audience with a similar news, case study, and vendor discovery model.
• QSR Web: A Connect Media sister site serving the quick-service restaurant industry with news, vendor content, and events. Comparable B2B vertical media property with shared audience on restaurant self-service and ordering kiosks.
• Food Truck Operator: A Connect Media sister B2B publication serving the mobile food industry. Comparable as a vertical B2B trade media property under the same parent, demonstrating the broader Connect Media model applied to niche foodservice segments.
• Retail Customer Experience: A Connect Media sister publication covering retail technology and customer experience. Comparable as a B2B trade media property targeting overlapping retail kiosk buyers with a similar content + vendor directory model.
• Pizza Marketplace: A Connect Media sister B2B publication covering the pizza restaurant industry. Comparable as a niche vertical B2B media property under shared ownership, with overlap on restaurant ordering kiosk vendors and deployers.

Broad incumbents

• Networld Media Group: The parent organization (now branded Connect Media) operating a portfolio of B2B trade publications across self-service, retail, and restaurant verticals. Broad incumbent because it owns and operates Kiosk Marketplace and its sister sites, sharing resources across the portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KioskMktplc
• Facebookfacebook.com/KioskMarketplace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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