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Which is better, Coke or Pepsi?
This rivalry is over a century old, and it all started with two pharmacists.
Coca-Cola was invented in 1886, followed by Pepsi in 1893.
For decades, Coke dominated.
But during the Great Depression, Pepsi made a brilliant move, offering a 12-ounce bottle for the same 5 cents as Coke’s 6-ounce bottle.
The war was on.
In the 60s, Pepsi targeted the youth with its 'Pepsi Generation' campaign.
Coke responded in 1971 with its iconic 'Hilltop' commercial, promoting unity.
The rivalry peaked in 1975 with the 'Pepsi Challenge,' a blind taste test that showed more people preferred Pepsi.
Panicked, Coca-Cola launched 'New Coke' in 1985—a massive failure that was pulled in just three months.
They’ve battled with celebrity ads, from Michael Jackson to polar bears, and even tried to take their drinks to space.
Today, as people drink less soda, both companies are diversifying, but the Cola Wars remain a legendary business battle.
So, which side are you on?
Let me know in the comments.
Duration
83 seconds
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Transcript
Which is better, Coke or Pepsi?
This rivalry is over a century old, and it all started with two pharmacists.
Coca-Cola was invented in 1886, followed by Pepsi in 1893.
For decades, Coke dominated.
But during the Great Depression, Pepsi made a brilliant move, offering a 12-ounce bottle for the same 5 cents as Coke’s 6-ounce bottle.
The war was on.
In the 60s, Pepsi targeted the youth with its 'Pepsi Generation' campaign.
Coke responded in 1971 with its iconic 'Hilltop' commercial, promoting unity.
The rivalry peaked in 1975 with the 'Pepsi Challenge,' a blind taste test that showed more people preferred Pepsi.
Panicked, Coca-Cola launched 'New Coke' in 1985—a massive failure that was pulled in just three months.
They’ve battled with celebrity ads, from Michael Jackson to polar bears, and even tried to take their drinks to space.
Today, as people drink less soda, both companies are diversifying, but the Cola Wars remain a legendary business battle.
So, which side are you on?
Let me know in the comments.
Video description
Discover the story behind one of the greatest brand rivalries in history — Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi. 🥤 This video dives into the legendary Pepsi Challenge of 1975, the infamous New Coke disaster, and the fierce ad wars featuring stars like Michael Jackson. Learn how two soda giants turned a simple taste test into a decades-long marketing battle for global dominance. Explore how the fight for brand loyalty, pop culture influence, and identity keeps this cola war fizzing even today. Which side are you on — Coke or Pepsi?