Coca-Cola

In Depressed Spain, ATMs That Dispense Free Cash

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:41:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RT-iuPbc6s

Wacky Super Bowl Ads Are Already Getting Serious Play

Brian De Los Santos — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:36:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H0xPWAtaa8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvxZcULxfKw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uFQAqwbwSg

Vigor, Brain Power And Other Health Claims From Coke's Advertising Past

Audrey Carlsen — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:12:00 +0000

Coca-Cola is taking a lot of flak for its new television ad campaign addressing America's obesity epidemic – an epidemic in which sugary sodas are widely fingered as a key culprit.

Launched last week, the ads discuss the beverage giant's efforts to combat obesity, while also insisting that Coke products can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

Why Coke Cost A Nickel For 70 Years

David Kestenbaum — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:04:00 +0000

Prices change; that's fundamental to how economies work.

And yet: In 1886, a bottle of Coke cost a nickel. It was also a nickel in 1900, 1915 and 1930. In fact, 70 years after the first Coke was sold, you could still buy a bottle for a nickel.

Three wars, the Great Depression, hundreds of competitors — none of it made any difference for the price of Coke. Why not?

In 1899, two lawyers paid a visit to the president of Coca-Cola. At the time, Coke was sold at soda fountains. But the lawyers were interested in this new idea: selling drinks in bottles.

Episode 416: Why The Price Of Coke Didn't Change For 70 Years

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:42:00 +0000

Prices go up. Occasionally, prices go down. But for 70 years, the price of a bottle of Coca-Cola didn't change. From 1886 until the late 1950s, a bottle of Coke cost a nickel.

On today's show, we find out why. The answer includes a half a million vending machines, a 7.5 cent coin, and a company president who just wanted to get a couple lawyers out of his office.

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