Poppi, Up in Arms and Vending Machine

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 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 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.
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.
‘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 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.
Poppi’s influencer vending machine backlash—what marketers can learn
Poppi’s viral Super Bowl influencer gifting campaign backfired when social media users started criticizing its choice of influencer partners.
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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 ...
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The Poppi Soda Controversy Is Bubbling Over. Here's All The Tea
As part of its Super Bowl advertising plan, the prebiotic soda brand Poppi made a move which has caused a surprising amount ...
After Poppi Fumbled Its Super Bowl Marketing Move, Competitor Olipop Went on the Offensive
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Here's What You Really Need To Know About Poppi, Olipop, Culture Pop, And Other "Gut Healthy" Sodas, According To Dietitians
O’Meara added, "Probiotics are typically found in fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, or even sourdough.
That's a Lot of Beef For a Prebiotic Soda
Trendy prebiotic soda brands Poppi and Olipop are beefing online. But which one is actually better for you? We asked a dietitian to weigh in.