What Really Happened to Crystal Pepsi ?

Ever Wonder "What happened to Crystal Pepsi ?" This is the clear soft drink which captured 2% of the total market share of soft drinks sold . In 1993 sales in the $700 Million dollars .130 calories as opposed to the standard 150 calories. Failure not . Was pulled in mid production despite public demand . Originally called "Project Ice".BACKGROUNDER Pepsi Hoping to Offer consumers a clear Alternative :Colorless Cola Source: Atlanta Constitution Vol 124 Iss 115 Nov 26 1991 sec :C P:1 Its Clear. Its Pepsi: Pepsico announces it is developing a transparent version of its flagship soft drink. The absence of color could be the one reason a clear Pepsi might sell. Some consumers think think clear sodas without additives are more wholesome.Marketing and Media : "Crystal Pepsi" A Clear , Colorless Cola , Is Being Launched in 3 Test Markets. Author "Laurie M Grossman" wsj Apr 13 1992 Sec: B P:7 Pepsico Inc is Introducing a clear colorless cola called 'Crystal Pepsi " in three test markets in Apr 1992 The Test Markets are in Dallas , Providence RI and throughout Colorado. The Company is trying to compete with 'new age' beverages such as "Clearly Canadian" and "Quibell" "The new product could transform the $750 million dollar new age category, as well cheaper. Have 130 calories compared to the 150 calorie of the usual Pepsi. Tested 3000 variations tested over the last 15 months in company laboratories and Malls."Whats Happening In Houma?" Beverage World ISSN: 0098-2318 Vol: 111 Iss:1509 pg:62 Feb 1992 Coke and Pepsi have embarked on strategic product alliances beyond the realm of soft drinks. This must be seen as a clear signal of what is ahead in terms of domestic soft drink consumption US soft drink volume grew by 1% to 2%.Crystal Pepsi Sales Surge as Test Markets Clear Shelves Source: Advertising Age ADA ISSN: 0001-8899 Vol: 63 Iss: 20 May 18 1992mpg: 3, 56 Author Allison Fahey. Crystal Pepsi appears to be off to an unusually strong start about one month into test. Crystal Pepsi Could attract older consumers than the traditionally younger cola drinkers.The commercials would be handled by BBDO Worldwide Advertising Age Nov 2 1992 Craig Weatherup "We're going to expand,Take Chances.Right side up company. Many companies like General Motors Corp., are out of touch and operate as if they they take no responsibility of service to the customer". "If we don't develop the ability to think differently, we could be history also. Boomers are concerned about their health, Their diet and their future I grew up with soft drinks ; why not water , why not a fruit drink. We are now going straight for the guts of Gatorade. I'm talking about a whole new world where you make $100 million or a half a billion-or lose it. This is the time for transformation."Eureka Strikes Gold With New Crystal Pepsi Source Cincinnati Enquirer Dec 10,1992 Sec:D The Eureka Mansions Hit Another Home Run! "The Company will begin Promoting Crystal Pepsi in TV Ads that debut during the Super Bowl Jan 31 The ads will feature rockers Van Halen and the theme You've Never seen a Taste Like This http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgQx1fA3ZDc . Pepsi expects to sell $1 billion worth of crystal Pepsi in 1993, taking a 2% share of the $48 Billion soft drink Market."Author Kevin Goldman The Wall Street Journal Sec:B Pg:10 Crystal Pepsi To Take the Field at Super Bowl ,. Viewers will get a risky new commercial From Pepsico pitching a new product to the pulsating sounds of Van Halens Hit" Right Now".The song won MTV's best video award this year will serve as the soundtrack for a spot introducing a huge TV audience to the national roll out of Pepsi's Clear, colorless cola, Dubbed Crystal Pepsi. The commercials incongruous tag: "You've never seen a taste like this'. Pepsi is likely to run at least two Crystal ads during the game which will be aired by the NBC network, at the costly sum of about $900,000 for each 30-second spot. Simply put Pepsi Marketing executives say Crystal Pepsi is going after everyone -including Pepsi drinkers.Omnicoms Group BBDO creates ads for Pepsi famous for celebrity drenched spots is side stepping stars in creating the campaign for Crystal Pepsi= probably for good. BBDO considers itself a leader in computer advertising partly because it handles the Apple Computer account Pepsi's Future Becomes Clearer Business Week feb 1 1993 :74,75 Teaser ads released during inauguration coverage as well $7 million in super bowl ads. Weatherup readily confesses "The stealing ideas is one of the most honourable things you can do" The Group Van_Halen is accused of selling out when the ads came out ,but they did it because Pepsi was going to use the song with or without them। Pepsi had got the rights to the song, and would have a sound alike group record it . Van Halen figured it was best to let them use their version and at least get paid for it. If you wish to bring Crystal Pepsi Back then sign the petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/clear/petition.html