Long one of the world's most recognized companies and brands, Coca-Cola continues to prosper by innovating and adapting to the local needs of its customers and consumers throughout the world. Despite ferocious competition, significant currency devaluations in key markets and major acquisition-related write-downs, the company reported first quarter 2002 sales of US$4.08 billion and has predicted long term growth approaching six percent.
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ What is Coca-Cola's formula for success? Is it simply a case of having the right product and brand? Or is it more than that? Just what does it take for a multinational like Coca-Cola to sustain its competitive advantage?
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ The flagship Coca-Cola brand empowers them, without a doubt, with a tremendous competitive advantage and a solid foundation for success. But it is just one of many elements that enable Coca-Cola to create increasing levels of value in an ever changing market environment," said Hector Gorosabel '87, vice president, North Latin America Division, The Coca-Cola Company.
"I'd have to say that an innovative marketing approach and our unmatched distribution system are important as well, as is our focused, consistent approach to doing business.
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ Exactly what the brand means is a difficult question for Coca-Cola, since the brand has the unique ability to connect with people on a variety of emotional and functional levels. The brand stands for authenticity, for refreshment, and for enjoyment. But I can also tell you that people who drink Coca-Cola often do so because of the enduring, emotional and refreshing connection they have with the brand.
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ Yet Coke is only one of the 230 brands Coca-Cola sells around the world. The company continues to leverage its competitive strengths as it selectively broadens its family of beverage brands to drive profitable growth. They are committed to meeting the diverse preferences of consumers by offering branded beverage...
Coke means business
This is quite a good piece though informal at stages and goes from the third person to using "I". It discusses the many aspects of coke's success, in relation to brands in a general sense.
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