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OK Soda: Coca-Cola’s Most Ironic Experiment

OK Soda was Coca‑Cola’s bold attempt to bottle Gen X cynicism, a strange, self‑aware experiment in anti‑marketing that fizzled fast but left behind one of the most fascinating cult legends in soda history.

The History of the Coca-Cola Polar Bears

Mickey Yarber

Few advertising icons have captured the public’s imagination quite like the Coca‑Cola polar bears. With their playful personalities and snowy backdrops, these Arctic mascots have become as much a part of the holiday season as

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 16 | Favorite Arcade Games Part 1

Chad Droze

Episode 16 rolls right along. We begin with an Icebreaker “Get to Know You” where Ken and Chad discuss many of their favorite TV shows of all time. It’s Ken’s pick this week, and the

New Coke: Marketing Failure or Marketing Genius?

Pitfall Gary

Origins and addictive ingredients Coca-Cola has been a staple of American life for over 130 years. Created in 1886 by John Pemberton with a mixture of coca leaves and kola nuts. And yes, cocaine was

The Failed Coke MagiCan Promotion of 1990

Mickey Yarber

In the ’80s and ’90s, America had some of the best contests. We had Publisher’s Clearing House where you could win huge fake checks. We had McDonald’s Monopoly which took just as long and was

Ten Classic Halloween Commercials That Haunt Our Memories

Stacey

I love commercials. I always have. My mom told me that when I was a kid, I’d spend a lot of time during shows gathering toys to play with, but I’d run from my room

Coca Cola’s Monsters of the Grid Iron

Jeff Sheldon

It was 1993 and I had just entered the 4th grade. My parents were at work and I was home from school likely for Columbus Day in early October. I remember it was a crisp

Toy of The Week: Cody the Coca Cola Plush Critter

Karen Flieger

The selection for this article is inspired by my one of the prizes from my entry in the TRN Summer Camp program earlier this summer: a metal lunch box filled with penny candy. The winners

As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola Dreamworld

Jason Gross

Back in Issue #1 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, I told you about the new Coca-Cola Dreamworld that was coming to stores. Well, it is here and I recently picked up a bottle at

New Coke: The Soda That Tried to Rewrite the ’80s

Mickey Yarber

Perhaps one of the darkest days in soft drink history occurred on April 23, 1985, when a true American icon was altered beyond all recognition. Yes, this is the day that Coca-cola announced to the

As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola with Coffee

Jason Gross

Back on the February 2 edition of Recurrent Events, I told you about the new Coca-Cola with Coffee that was coming to retailers nationwide. I was in Walmart a few days recently and found single