Grant McCracken blogs how
Americans are buying
Coca-Cola made in
Mexico, because it is a more
authentic expression of the
Coke brand. There, unhampered by the downfall of Coca-Cola Classic in the
United States, Americans are able to get their hands on ‘the real thing’. But Coca-Cola in the US is not happy that
consumers are indulging in their
brand and seeking authenticity. An opportunity to enhance the brand, the connection between Coke and
freedom during World War II, and a
global reputation has been missed. (Read more
here.)
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