Back in 2023, artist Ana Inciardi made an Instagram reel that got over 17 million views. In the short video, you see a bright red box with coin chutes reminiscent of a bubble gum machine. A colorful ...

Poppi, a U.S. soda brand known for its prebiotic beverages, is facing a wave of online backlash following a high-profile marketing campaign that involved sending massive, neon-colored vending machines ...

Editor’s note: The above video originally aired on Dec. 5, 2024. MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — The viral vending machine that gives you a piece of art in exchange for $1 is making a comeback this ...

The whole point of doing an influencer campaign is to “influence” people into liking your brand and buying your product – not piss them off. One soda company’s PR campaign had people poppin’ off ...

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