However, whereas “Hilltop” was hailed as a masterpiece, the Pepsi commercial was greeted with hysteria. The Pepsi commercial is, indeed, corny and inauthentic. The Pepsi ad misfired by taking a very broad-stroke approach, as opposed to standing for something. However, the protest ad fell flat partially because Jenner isn’t particularly known for championing any social causes. The Pepsi ad is a sham because it lacks any true meaning.

Source: Forbes April 06, 2017 18:33 UTC