Coca-Cola - MSM Assignment
Coca-Cola - MSM Assignment
Coca-Cola - MSM Assignment
The Group Assignment involves conducting social media campaign development for
Coca-Cola, known for soft drink beverages. It manufactures, sells, and markets soft
drinks including Coca-Cola, other non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.
Introduction of Coca-Cola
On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton brought his perfected syrup to Jacobs'
Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta where the first glass of Coca-Cola was poured.
The sample was pronounced "excellent" and placed on sale for five cents a glass as a
soda fountain drink.
The first newspaper ad for Coca-Cola soon appeared in The Atlanta Journal, inviting
thirsty citizens to try "the new and popular soda fountain drink."
He gradually sold portions of his business to various partners and, just before he died
in 1888, sold his remaining interest in Coca-Cola to Asa G. Candler. An Atlantan with
great business acumen, Mr. Candler bought additional rights and acquired complete
control.