viral social media response <\/a>after being informed by Nova staff that they were disqualified from the promotional contest, which offered a $5,000 advertising prize package.<\/p>\nIn an interview, a Kapirisland Pizza spokesperson slammed the radio station\u2019s sudden decision and lack of transparency.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey called and said we are disqualified without any appeal or questions,\u201d the spokesperson told news.com.au, regarding Nova\u2019s initial contact.<\/p>\n
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When asked if the station provided any technical proof or analytical data showing how they determined AI bots were used, the spokesperson stated, \u201cNo, they said they are not obliged to\u201d.<\/p>\n
In a fiery video posted on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, Mr Kapiris detailed the phone call he received from the station\u2019s team informing him of the sudden disqualification.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey accused us \u2014 or someone working with us \u2014 that [we were] tampering with the votes, and then he did mention about getting AI bots to vote for us,\u201d Mr Kapiris said in the video. <\/p>\n
\u201cI said, \u2018If that\u2019s the case, if you think we\u2019ve been involved, show me the evidence \u2026 email me the evidence and show us what we\u2019ve done wrong.\u2019 <\/p>\n
\u201cHis answer was exact word-for-word: \u2018We\u2019re not obliged to give you this information, and by law, we don\u2019t have to.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the couple, Kapirisland Pizzas was leading the public poll by roughly 850 votes when the contest was suddenly scrapped. <\/p>\n
The spokesperson explained that their campaign relied entirely on direct, organic community outreach rather than paid digital tactics.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe posted on our social media to vote for us and asked customers that came into our store,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
They claimed they did not hire any external marketing or digital agencies, adding there was \u201cno campaign, only posted ourselves on social media, did not sponsor any posts\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got over 200,000 followers,\u201d Mr Kapiris added in the video.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I\u2019m going to win by a landslide \u2026 because I\u2019ve got the best pizza.\u201d<\/p>\n
The couple said they are actively pursuing legal avenues over the dispute.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have sent an email and are speaking with lawyers,\u201d the spokesperson revealed, noting that they are seeking a formal public apology and strict proof of the accusations.<\/p>\n
Beyond the lost prize, the spokesperson highlighted the significant emotional and operational toll the public fallout has created for the local business.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has caused financial harm \u2014 our customers are questioning why we are disqualified,\u201d the spokesperson said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe mental stress this has caused us and the financial stress should be addressed accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The spokesperson also noted that had they won, the $5,000 advertising prize was never intended for their own pockets.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe $5,000 in advertising we would have won, we would have liked to give to struggling businesses in Adelaide,\u201d the spokesperson shared, adding that winning the title alone \u201cwould have given our business a boost in turnover\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a massive accusation for something that we are not involved in,\u201d Mr Kapiris stated in the social video. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t even know if it\u2019s real because they won\u2019t release the evidence.\u201d<\/p>\n
News.com.au has contacted Nova Adelaide for comment. <\/p>\n
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