The Coca-Cola Company produces over 230 beverage brands and is the leading company in the cola industry. Founded in 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia, Coca-Cola was originally sold as a patent medicine before becoming the dominant soft drink worldwide. Through heavy advertising spending, innovative campaigns like "It's Mine" have increased brand loyalty and value. Coca-Cola utilizes various marketing strategies including promotions, public relations, and segmentation to target different geographical, demographic, and psychographic consumer groups.