Cookie shop owner calls out ‘beginner’ influencers asking for free products: ‘I see you don’t follow us’
The owner of a New York-based cookie company is going viral after calling out a “beginner influencer.”
The owner of a New York-based cookie company is going viral after calling out a “beginner influencer.”
In early May, the newly-engaged Ana Montez reached out to Halfsies Cookie Company expressing interest in collaborating with the brand ahead of her wedding. The cookie shop’s co-founder, Dave Maffei, shared the now-viral email exchange that followed — he posted screenshots to his brand’s Instagram page on May 8.
“I am Ana Montez and my fiancé and I just got ENGAGED!!! I’m tying the knot and gearing up to spoil my squad rotten!” Montez wrote in an email to Maffei. “As I dive into wedding planning, I’d love to include your amazing products in my bridal party boxes. Are you in for some bridal bliss? Let’s chat!”
When Maffei directed Montez to their order page, she responded, “I was wondering if yall do collaborations with influencers.” Montez, who had 1,380 followers on Instagram at the time of Maffei’s post, claimed she was a “beginner” in the space who had previously “collaborated with a few brands.”
Montez did not reply to TODAY.com’s request for comment.
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