Poppi soda slammed for ‘out of touch’ influencer stunt

Poppi soda slammed for ‘out of touch’ influencer stunt: ‘Definitely not buying another one’
The, the day after the Super Bowl, Allison Ellsworth, Poppi’s co-founder and chief brand officer, took to TikTok to address the controversy.
Why Poppi's $25K Influencer Vending Machine Stunt Didn't Go as Planned
If there's one thing the internet loves, it's a good brand scandal. And this week's drama? Brought to you by Poppi, the trendy prebiotic soda brand that accidentally turned a Super Bowl campaign into a PR disaster.
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Poppi sent vending machines to influencers — and it majorly backfired
The influencers posted videos about these gargantuan gifts on TikTok, racking up millions of views, but unfortunately for the soda brand, the public’s reaction to the activation was as ice-cold as the soda stocked in the machines.
Poppi soda company is getting absolutely dragged on TikTok over vending machines, but why?
A US-based soda company called Poppi is currently getting dragged on TikTok for their out-of-touch influencer marketing campaign which revolved around vending machines. But why exactly is the company getting slammed so badly online? Let’s explain the whole thing from the start.
Popular soda alternative Poppi defends gifting full-sized vending machines after backlash
The popular alternative soda brand Poppi has been labeled out of touch after its latest influencer marketing campaign included sending influencers full-size hot pink vending machines to their homes.
‘Very out of touch’: Poppi sent influencers free soda vending machines—and fans are furious
Poppi, a drink brand using low-sugar ingredients and prebiotics to make “healthy” soda, set out to create a viral influencer campaign leading up to its Super Bowl 2025 commercial. It involved sending a handful of social media influencers, like @kaelimaee, their own personal vending machines, filled with Poppi cans.
Poppi’s Super Bowl ad sparks influencer backlash
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the ethics and optics of influencer marketing. Some content creators have defended Poppi’s campaign, arguing that the brand’s exposure justifies the marketing spend.
Poppi Is Getting Backlash for Their Vending Machine Stunt with Influencers — Here's Why the Internet Is Up in Arms
"There's a lot of misinformation being spread out there by one of our competitors," Poppi owner Allison Ellsworth said in a TikTok addressing the backlash
Poppi faces backlash for viral vending machine stunt
Poppi’s latest marketing campaign sent vending machines to influencers, sparking backlash. Critics question if the PR move went too far.
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