management of Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola in an effort to make recommendations on how Pepsi Cola can build strategies in gaining a larger share of the market. The assessment of strategic management begins with the vision and mission of both organizations, which leads into literature review that identifies the consumer preferences of both Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola. Following the literature review is the teams’ own personal assessment of consumer preferences for the Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola brand (Please
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Cola Wars Continue Description: The competition between Coke and Pepsi is a classic corporate battle, which began in America at the turn of the century and has expanded into worldwide competitive warfare in the 21st century. We will use the case to examine competition and strategy in the carbonated soft drink industry. 1. Why has the carbonated soft drink (CSD) concentrate industry been so profitable for Coke and Pepsi over many decades? * Soft drinks industries have so profitable because
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2. Why did Coke change its formula for the New Coke in the eighties? Why did it fail? a. Cola wars begin, Pepsi become stronger. In1950, Pepsi targeted family consumption. In 1963, Pepsi launched “Pepsi Generation” marketing campaign, targeted the young and “young at heart”, this action helped Pepsi narrow Coke’s lead to a 2-to-1 margin. In 1960s, Coke focused on overseas markets, Pepsi battled Coke aggressively in U.S. doubled its U.S. share between 1950 to 1970. b. The Pepsi challenge. In 1974
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Coca-Cola and Pepsi are the two greatest competitors in the soft drink industry. The marketing skills that these companies possess are the reason both Coca-Cola and Pepsi are so successful. In 1886, the Coca Cola Company was developed but it wasn't until 1898 that the fierce competitor Pepsi-Cola entered into the market. These two companies have since been competing to rein the global market in consumer beverages. The market of drinks in the United States alone is valued at more than thirty million
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the US Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) Industry • • • Americans consumed 23 gallons of CSDs annually in 1970 Consumption grew by 3% per year over the next 3 decades Increasing availability of CSDs and introduction of diet and flavored varieties Non-cola CSDs were introduced • Production & Distribution of CSD 1. 2. 3. 4. Concentrate producers Bottlers Retail channels Suppliers 1. Concentrate Producer • • • • • • Blended raw material ingredients, packaged the mixture, shipped
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syrups for the manufacture of carbonated beverages. Soft drink industry is very profitable, mainly for the concentrate producers than the bottler’s. The leading players of the market are Coca-Cola, Pepsi Cola, and Cadbury Schweppes. In this industry, fierce rivalry between dominant producers Coca-Cola & Pepsi and the bargaining power of the buyers who place huge orders for soft drinks are strong, while the threat of new entry and the threat of substitutes are mild. And, bargaining power of the suppliers
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The Cola Wars Competitive Strategy Introduction Coke and Pepsi have been going to war for over a century. This war has been fought with prices, with taste challenges, and with advertising. Throughout this bottle battle both companies have remained dominant players in the carbonated soft drink industry and have moved beyond their original products into many new areas. Resources The core resources that have allowed Coke and Pepsi to maintain dominance are their brand image and their marketing
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The Coke Pepsi Rivalry: Pepsi Vs. Coke The cola wars had become a part of global folklore - something all of us took for granted. However, for the companies involved, it was a matter of 'fight or succumb.' Both print and electronic media served as battlefields, with the most bitter of the cola wars often seen in form of the comparative advertisements. In the early 1970s, the US soft-drinks market was on the verge of maturity, and as the major players, Coke and Pepsi offered products that 'looked
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Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi in 2010 Analysis of Case: HBS Case 9 – 711 – 462, May 26, 2011 Coke and Pepsi are part of an oligopoly market. They are and have been the two largest producers of CSDs since the 50’s and have been competing since the early 1900’s. Coke created a barrier to entry into the market in the early days by trademarking its secret formula and going to “battle” with several imitators which they won; including Pepsi in 1938, which they lost. Coke, as the larger
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102-004 Professor Jacob 10/08/2014 Coca-Cola v. Pepsi: Cola Changes the World When I eat at a restaurant which I have never been to, I always order Coke without knowing what the restaurant’s special is. And my friends who join me the meal do the same thing. Nowadays, cola is becoming an important even necessary part of our daily life. Even though we are informed that cola is relatively unhealthy, we still cannot resist the incomparable taste. Unlike
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