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Pepsi Atom Disaster
The Cold War continues
Introduction
• Legendary rivalry between two strongest cola
brands in the world
• Century old war
• Although when compared in double blind
taste tests, the majority of people could not
tell the difference in taste, people will swear
they love one or the other.
• Coca Cola had always got an edge over Pepsi
Coke vs Pepsi
• Fanta – Mirinda
• Sprite – 7up
• Diet Coke – Diet Pepsi
• Thumps Up – Pepsi Atom
Pepsi Atom
• Launched to compete with Thumps Up
• Launched during IPL- 6
• Pepsi – IPL 6 Title sponsors
• Pepsi Atom -The Josh Cola
• 396 Cr for title sponsorship and 160 Cr for the
tournament
• IPL is a youth targeted event and Pepsi has always
been known for its youth oriented campaigns.
• Pepsi Atom positioned itself as much stronger,
fizzier and a sharp taste drink
“The brand’s positioning redefines masculinity
and portrays the modern Indian man in a new
light — someone who has mind as well as body.
The soon-to-be-launched communication
campaign for Pepsi Atom projects the more
relevant and relatable definition of masculinity,
as opposed to the much hyped mindless
action,” - PepsiCo.
• PepsiCo hired Sushant Singh Rajput as its
brand ambassador as he represents today’s
youth
• The tagline was ‘Chalo aaj kuch akalmand
kare!’ (Let’s do something intellectual)
• Thums up have a tagline of ‘Aaj kucch toofani
karte hain’ (Let’s do something adventurous).
Net Result
• ATOM was rejected!!!!
Why did the Product Fail???
Product Mix
Product
• Tasted like cinnamon cola
• Dint blend well with food
Place
• Product was available in super-markets and
other kirana stores
• Dismantled very quickly
• Reason : Product
Promotion
• The advertising campaign of Josh Cola of Pepsi
“Piyo Josh Mein Jio Hosh Mein” was not that
effective as Thums Up’s “Aaj Kuch Toofani
Karte hain”.
• Sushant Singh Rajput could not beat Salman
Khan as the face of this new strong cola drink.
Price
• Price of an introductory bottle of 250 ml
was Rs. 15 and a 500 ml PET bottle at Rs. 25
• Whereas 330 ml of Thums Up is for Rs. 25
and 600ml PET bottle at Rs 34
• Though cheaper it could never stand close to
its competitor
Packaging
• Bad design of PET bottle
• Not catchy nor innovative
• Old fashioned
End Result
• Pepsi Atom has been biggest failure of PepsiCo
• Pepsi lost on its market share which was Coca
Cola’s gain

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Pepsi atom disaster

  • 1. Pepsi Atom Disaster The Cold War continues
  • 2. Introduction • Legendary rivalry between two strongest cola brands in the world • Century old war • Although when compared in double blind taste tests, the majority of people could not tell the difference in taste, people will swear they love one or the other. • Coca Cola had always got an edge over Pepsi
  • 3.
  • 4. Coke vs Pepsi • Fanta – Mirinda • Sprite – 7up • Diet Coke – Diet Pepsi • Thumps Up – Pepsi Atom
  • 5. Pepsi Atom • Launched to compete with Thumps Up • Launched during IPL- 6 • Pepsi – IPL 6 Title sponsors • Pepsi Atom -The Josh Cola • 396 Cr for title sponsorship and 160 Cr for the tournament • IPL is a youth targeted event and Pepsi has always been known for its youth oriented campaigns. • Pepsi Atom positioned itself as much stronger, fizzier and a sharp taste drink
  • 6.
  • 7. “The brand’s positioning redefines masculinity and portrays the modern Indian man in a new light — someone who has mind as well as body. The soon-to-be-launched communication campaign for Pepsi Atom projects the more relevant and relatable definition of masculinity, as opposed to the much hyped mindless action,” - PepsiCo.
  • 8. • PepsiCo hired Sushant Singh Rajput as its brand ambassador as he represents today’s youth • The tagline was ‘Chalo aaj kuch akalmand kare!’ (Let’s do something intellectual) • Thums up have a tagline of ‘Aaj kucch toofani karte hain’ (Let’s do something adventurous).
  • 9. Net Result • ATOM was rejected!!!!
  • 10. Why did the Product Fail???
  • 12. Product • Tasted like cinnamon cola • Dint blend well with food
  • 13. Place • Product was available in super-markets and other kirana stores • Dismantled very quickly • Reason : Product
  • 14. Promotion • The advertising campaign of Josh Cola of Pepsi “Piyo Josh Mein Jio Hosh Mein” was not that effective as Thums Up’s “Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte hain”. • Sushant Singh Rajput could not beat Salman Khan as the face of this new strong cola drink.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17. Price • Price of an introductory bottle of 250 ml was Rs. 15 and a 500 ml PET bottle at Rs. 25 • Whereas 330 ml of Thums Up is for Rs. 25 and 600ml PET bottle at Rs 34 • Though cheaper it could never stand close to its competitor
  • 18. Packaging • Bad design of PET bottle • Not catchy nor innovative • Old fashioned
  • 19. End Result • Pepsi Atom has been biggest failure of PepsiCo • Pepsi lost on its market share which was Coca Cola’s gain