The Generational Journey of Pepsi-Cola
Can a 125-year-old soft drink remain relevant?
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6 min readMay 9
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Two of the world’s most iconic brands were born in late 1800s America, both of them soft drinks.
In 1886 at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. John Pemberton served up the first glass of “Coca-Cola.” In 1893, Caleb Bradham concocted “Brad’s Drink” and offered it at his pharmacy…
