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Case
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Reference no. 599-012-1
Subject category: Marketing
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 2001
Version: 07.2015
Revision date: 29-Jan-2016
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

The case describes the introduction of New Coke in response to the Pepsi Challenge, an advertising campaign that used taste tests to support the claim that Pepsi Cola was a superior product. Instead of strengthening Coca-Cola's market share position, the product change resulted in a consumer rebellion and a publicity disaster for Coca-Cola.
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Industry:
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Sales 1998 USD19 billion
Other setting(s):
1985

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Abstract

The case describes the introduction of New Coke in response to the Pepsi Challenge, an advertising campaign that used taste tests to support the claim that Pepsi Cola was a superior product. Instead of strengthening Coca-Cola's market share position, the product change resulted in a consumer rebellion and a publicity disaster for Coca-Cola.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Sales 1998 USD19 billion
Other setting(s):
1985

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