1960-1961 magazine ad for Royal Crown (RC) Cola, found in an auction lot of magazine cuttings
Royal Crown Cola was introduced in 1905.
RC enjoyed a 10% market share in 1970.
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How original.
Dr Pepper ad found in The 86th Tournament of Roses Official Parade Souvenir Program (1975)
In 1986, Dr Pepper had a 4.6% market share.
In June 2024, Dr Pepper passed Pepsi as the second biggest soda brand.
In 2009, Pibb Xtra (Mr. Pibb) had a 0.7% market share, a 0.1% increase from 2000.
Continue reading“It’s just the flu.”
Let’s go back to calling influenza “the grippe”.
Did you know acid phosphate was one of the original ingredients in Coca-Cola and essential at soda fountains?
Continue readingThanks for tracking in all the snow, Santa.
This is probably my favorite of this last batch of Coca-Cola Santa ads.
Coca-Cola’s Santa Claus, 1958
… and now the gift for thirst
Coca-Cola’s Santa Claus, 1952
It’s hammer time.
Coca-Cola’s Santa Claus, 1953
There’s this about Coke…
Coca-Cola’s Santa Claus, 1954
Before There Was Resting Bitch Face
You can wear whatever you like, ok?
Just not with a Pepsi, ok?
Fun facts:
Before 1955, Coca-Cola was only sold at soda fountains or in 6.5 ounce bottles. Tres dainty.
The oldest known masks are around 9,000 years old.
Have you ever seen a kola nut?
“It is better to look good than to feel good.” – Fernando Lamas (the real one and the one played by Billy Crystal on SNL)
Continue readingLooks like Mountain Dew broke Advertising Rule 3,657
Advertising Rule 3,657: Unless your product is a vaginal irrigation device, make sure your product’s name doesn’t have “douche” in it when spoken.
Mountain Dew’s Dewshine