Poppi sent vending machines to influencers

Popular Soda Brand Faces Backlash for Viral Vending Machine Stunt
Poppi's director of PR and communications told Newsweek that the soda brand can't wait for people to see what's next.
‘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 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 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
Popular soda alternative Poppi defends gifting life-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.
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.
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.
Poppi Founder Addresses Backlash Over Influencer Vending Machines
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth addressed the backlash the brand received over its Super Bowl LIX campaign, which saw influencers given vending machines stocked with the prebiotic soda.
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