If you are one of 150 MILLION people who drink coffee daily in the U.S., it’s your lucky day! Turns our your morning cup of coffee may be more beneficial to you than just an early morning pick me up. Although there has been some debate over what side effects coffee actually has on our […]
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It’s ‘Game On’ For Dew and Doritos
Gaming fans rejoice! Mountain Dew and Doritos have joined forces to promote the highly anticipated launch of Titanfall 2. Mountain Dew and Doritos, 2 of the most common go-to snacks for video gamers across the globe, have launched a national “Better Together” campaign. These 2 brands flawlessly came together due to their common gamer consumer […]
DEW x NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) season is finally underway, and Mountain Dew is along for the ride. Mountain Dew has teamed up with top NBA athletes to celebrate not only the game itself, but the lifestyle and culture that comes along with it. The headliners, also referred to as the “starting lineup” of the DEWxNBA partnership, are Russell Westbrook, […]
New England Coffee Turns 100!
The story of New England Coffee begins in the Old World, with a Greek family living in Greece. From there, in 1910, Menelaos Kaloyanides, with his brother, came to the United States. By 1916, Menelaos was running a successful restaurant in Boston, but he wanted to start his own business. So he, along with his […]
What does Pepsi’s Future Hold?
Since its inception in 1893, it is safe to say Pepsi has come along way as a company. What started out as a sole product, a carbonated beverage to aid with digestion, has turned into a multi-billion dollar corporation. So what does Pepsi’s future hold? For a company that seems to have it all, we can’t be […]
(Show) No Fear Energy Drink
This drink’s name says it all. No Fear Energy drink is made for the fearless, and by fearless this energy drink isn’t just referring to the crazy thrill seekers of the world. Fearlessness applies to more than just the guys jumping out of airplanes or diving off the highest cliffs. According to No Fear, “fearlessness is […]
Pepsi Now: A Look At Today’s Advertising
Pepsi has progressed immensely over the years, from a local beverage brand to an industry giant, and it’s advertising has changed along with it. Pepsi now uses several different channels and marketing techniques to promote the brand, making it almost hard to keep up! To make things easy, we put together the best and biggest marketing campaigns Pepsi has recently or currently […]
Pepsi’s Advertising: Into the 21st Century
After the launch of the “Pepsi Challenge” campaign, Pepsi soared into homes as the number one brand in take-home sales going into the 80’s. Throughout this decade, several high profile stars contributed to Pepsi’s advertising efforts, including Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, David Bowie and Michael Jackson. Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to ever be a vice-presidential candidate in the U.S., […]
Deadworld Zombie Soda
October has begun, which means the preparation for Halloween is in full swing. Pumpkin flavored beverages have already flooded the market, but zombies are making their mark this October as well. Dare to drink some scary soda to start off this holiday season? Deadworld Zombie Soda will only be around for a limited time, so get it […]
Progression of Pepsi’s Advertising
After the company’s first commercial in 1950, Pepsi’s advertising would continue to prosper and grow over the years. The 50’s brought on not only a logo change, but a total change in direction to the brand’s initial strategy. The new logo incorporated the “bottle cap” design, and Pepsi was no longer advertised based on price. The new direction […]