We all have a distinct memory with Pepsi. Whether it’s mothers, fathers, grandparents, teenagers, children; every single one has their own memory of when they first fell in love with Pepsi taste and for marketers, we fell in love with Pepsi slogans.
Pepsi started its business in Egypt back in 1948. You may have noticed the recent #Lovely Campaign launched to make the year no. 70 for the giant soft-drink brand in the Egyptian market.
For over 120 years, there have been many events and historic moments witnessed in the Egypt, but for sure boring wasn’t one of them. From the birth of Youssef Wahbi, to World Wars, allot of events happened on 1898 that reshaped our life.
Pepsi has been there for unforgettable moments. And today we’re here to go down memory lane and see how the Pepsi brand actually started and evolved till 2018.
In the unforgettable moments, in the moments of deep sadness and in moments of high celebration, Pepsi has been there for all of it.
The global campaign, Pepsi Generations, aims to connect all the generations of Pepsi drinkers, through its newest content, ads and some fun and exciting activities throughout 2018.
So, what is the history of Pepsi brand and where did it all start?
When we think of Pepsi, we envision a red, white and blue circle, waving like a flag. But a version of the iconic logo that we now attribute to the soda didn’t exist until over 50 years after the company’s conception.
Initially dubbed “Brad’s Drink,” Pepsi was created in 1893 by a pharmacist named Caleb Bradham. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola, a title that was trademarked in 1903. Although the brand’s name hasn’t changed since, its logo has undergone a number of tweaks and major revamps.
The original Pepsi Cola logo was a simple cursive red typographic logo, which would be adapted later on by rival Coca Cola. The typography was indicative of the popular handwriting style of the 1800s.
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1905 saw a more simplistic and easier to read logo, tightening the text and swashes to create a more streamlined look.
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Only a year later, the logo went through another redesign, condensing the logo to a more compact size for bottling.
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During World War II, in an effort to support the American troops, Pepsi changed its main colors to red, white and blue. This would also be the last lone typographic logo for the brand.
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1950 saw the birth of what would become a popular trend with Pepsi logos, introducing the logo in a bottle cap. Circular shapes would soon become a tradition with their future logos.
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To keep up with more modern times, Pepsi dropped their famous cursive typography for a simpler sans serif font. This was also the time when Pepsi let go of the word “cola.” The stripe design would soon become more popular than its original typography.
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The first real look at the now famed Pepsi Globe, this minimalist design boxed in the text logo in what would become one of their most recognizable logos yet.
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The Pepsi Globe was officially named along this redesign, which was to celebrate the brand’s 100th birthday. It also followed 3D design trends of the time.
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This redesign opted to focus on increasing the 3D effect of the Pepsi Globe, and increasing the logo’s visual impact.
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Although launched late 2008, this logo was officially on cans in 2009. The globe gets a revamp, bringing a smile to the logo. This minimalist, and flat, approach was well received. You may also find the small hint of a water-like wave on the Pepsi’s “E.”
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The PEPSI Journey Continues…
So there you go, the evolution of how Pepsi brand connected with people like you and I over generations.
It’s an interesting journey to see how it all started from a little pharmacy, becoming a patriotic symbol to finally bringing in big names of entertainment to collaborate with business. Making this little product, a big empire and part of every family’s home.
What are some of your favorite memories with Pepsi?
