# Ad summary
This ad showcases different flavors of Poppi soda and the "vibes" they match, using user-generated content. Each flavor is paired with a specific aesthetic and activities associated with it, presented within a phone frame.
# Brand positioning
Poppi is presented as a modern, better-for-you soda brand that focuses on gut health and flavor variety. The brand aims to occupy a space in the consumer's mind as a healthy and stylish alternative to traditional sodas. Poppi aligns with a lifestyle that values both wellness and aesthetic appeal. It pushes against norms of unhealthy sodas by offering low-sugar options with added health benefits. The brand positioning is both functional (gut health, low sugar) and emotional (matching flavors to personal vibes and styles).
# Product
Poppi is a prebiotic soda designed for anyone looking for a healthier alternative to traditional sodas. It contains low sugar and is formulated to improve gut health. The ad showcases multiple flavors, including Raspberry Rose, Strawberry Lemon, Orange, Lemon Lime, and Wild Berry, each with a distinct visual theme. The soda is portrayed as a lifestyle product that aligns with individual tastes and activities, emphasizing a fun and health-conscious approach. The ad seems to address the purchase barrier of sodas being unhealthy by offering a better-for-you alternative with added prebiotic benefits.
# Visual style
The ad features a UGC-style aesthetic, giving it a casual and relatable feel. The editing is quick, with static shots and simple transitions to maintain a fast pace. The production quality is a hybrid, blending polished product shots with user-generated content. The visual motif includes framing each scene within a phone screen, emphasizing the digital and social nature of the content. The pacing is moderate, at around 40-50 cuts per minute, which helps keep the ad engaging. The music is timed well with the transitions and visuals, creating a cohesive and dynamic feel.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:03 Which poppi flavour matches your vibe?
Text overlay: 00:00–00:03 Which poppi flavour matches your vibe? / 00:00–00:03 Raspberry Rose
Visual: 00:00–00:03 A can of Raspberry Rose Poppi sits on a beige surface, next to a can in its box, and a small, black, square electronic. In the center of the frame is the same can, but it is inside a visual effect that makes it look like a phone screen. The effect shows a woman of Asian descent dancing in a light pink workout set. The camera is static.
# Funnel stage
Top of funnel (Awareness)
# Pain points
The ad addresses the common frustration that sodas are generally unhealthy, suggesting that traditional soda is bad for you.
# Value propositions
- Better-for-you soda that improves gut health
- Flavor variety to match personal style
# Benefits
- Healthier alternative to traditional sodas
- Good for your gut
# Features
- Low sugar
- Prebiotic soda
# Call to action
None used.
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The ad is presented through user-generated content, showcasing different people enjoying the product in various settings.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:03 00:00–00:03 The ad opens with a question prompting viewers to consider which Poppi flavor matches their vibe. The Raspberry Rose flavor is shown, accompanied by a woman dancing in a pink outfit. The message suggests a connection between the flavor and a lively, energetic persona, intended to intrigue viewers. The tone is playful and engaging, inviting the audience to reflect on their own preferences. The brand is presenting itself as a fun, personality-driven choice.
- 00:03–00:07 00:03–00:07 Next, the Strawberry Lemon flavor is highlighted, featuring a woman reading a book and then petting a dog on a bench. This suggests that this flavor matches a relaxed, intellectual, and caring vibe. The shift in scene and activity implies that Poppi has a flavor for every mood. The message continues the narrative of matching flavors to personal vibes, expanding the range of possible associations to incorporate a more laid-back style.
- 00:07–00:11 00:07–00:11 The ad switches to the Orange flavor, showing a woman pulling a can out of her orange purse and enjoying it while seated on a bench and checking her phone. This pairing conveys a sophisticated, fashion-conscious persona, suggesting that the flavor is suited for those who enjoy style and staying connected. The continuation of the theme ties the product to diverse personal styles.
- 00:11–00:15 00:11–00:15 The Lemon Lime flavor is featured, showing a woman on a phone call by the city, taking the Poppi can out of her green bag. This gives off the vibe of a vibrant, busy woman, suggesting this flavor aligns with someone who is active and outgoing. The visual portrays someone on the go in an urban setting, reinforcing the idea of an active lifestyle choice.
- 00:15–00:19 00:15–00:19 Finally, the Wild Berry flavor is presented. A woman takes a sip, poses, and walks off. This flavor gives off the vibe of a fashionable and classy woman. This closes the loop on the ad's premise of matching flavors to diverse lifestyles and personalities.
- 00:18–00:19 00:18–00:19 The screen displays "Soda’s back, but better" to suggest Poppi is a healthier option.