The 'New Coke' Debacle

Sir Robert Peel received royal assent for the Metropolis Police Improvement Bill on 19th June, 1829 - leading to the creation of London's first professional police force, who were soon nicknamed ‘Bobbies’ in tribute. The Met’s first constables hit the streets that Autumn, dressed ...  Show more

Designed by Imagineers, and located on the outskirts of Walt Disney World, the town of Celebration, Florida welcomed its first residents on 18th June, 1996. Over 5,000 families had applied to be amongst the first ever homeowners to reside, full-time, in the grounds of a theme par ...  Show more

In the early 90’s, an earth shattering event occurred that would change the face of American culture forever: Coca-Cola changed their recipe. New Coke was supposed to be sweeter to combat the rising popularity of Pepsi, but the customer reaction was decidedly sour. Lawsuits an ...

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 just a nickel.On today's show, we find out why. The answer includes a half a million vending machines, a 7.5 cent ...  Show more

Occasionally, an old advertising campaign is brought back from the dead.Even if it has been off the air for decades.This week, we’ll discuss a recurring Coke commercial that has been called the most popular ad of all time.A much-loved beer campaign that has been revived after 34 ...  Show more

Coldplay is now the #2 highest-grossing concert tour ever… their concerts manufacture virality.Coca-Cola is launching coke w/ cane sugar instead of corn syrup… it could be “Luxury Coke”Cetaphil has given their website a makeover… because chatbots read websites, not people.As Shar ...  Show more