Poppi sent vending machines to influencers

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.
Breaking Down the Poppi Vending-Machine Drama
Uh-oh, Poppi is having its Tarte moment. If you understand that sentence, it might be time for a social-media detox. If you don’t, welcome: A healthy-soda brand is currently under fire for loaning out vending machines to a bunch of rich influencers.
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.
Poppi Founder Allison Ellsworth 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.
‘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.
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.
Popular Soda Brand Faces Backlash for Viral Vending Machine Stunt
Poppi's director of PR and communication told Newsweek that the soda brand cannot wait for people to see what's next.
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 Says Backlash Over Sending Vending Machines to Influencers Is a Big Misunderstanding
What she did get was a social media storm of fury over her having the gall to ask for such a big gift. The incident posed lingering question about influencer gifting: How much is too much? Well, a full-sized beverage vending machine appears to be too much,
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