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Crowdsourcing in Pepsi Refresh Project is a taste of things to c

By Collin Lessing, JVA marketing/communications coordinator Every time I see a commercial for the Pepsi Refresh Project running in a primetime slot I can’t help but get excited. http://jvaconsulting.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/crowdsourcing-in-pepsi-refresh-project-is-a-taste-of-things-to-come/

PepsiCo gets more Super Bowl buzz than Coke, even without ads  |

Almost two months ago, PepsiCo surprised the advertising industry by announcing that it will not pitch its drinks on this year’s Super Bowl broadcast. Ending a 23-year streak, there will be no Gatorade, Pepsi or Mountain Dew commercials. Questions started immediately. With PepsiCo only advertising Doritos, Coca-Cola Co. would grab the lion’s share of pre-game buzz about its drink commercials...right? http://www.ajc.com/news/business/pepsico-gets-more-super-bowl-buzz-than-coke-even-w/nQcKs/
The first round of the Pepsi Refresh Project has just concluded its first round of funding. The Chronicle reported on the initial grant awards to 32 groups of $1.3 million here . Pepsi will continue to give out monthly grants until it reaches it’s proposed grant amount of $20 million.

What’s the Point of Pepsi Refresh? « A. Fine Blog

http://afine2.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/whats-the-point-of-pepsi-refresh/
Pepsi is taking a bold move. It's not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages.

What Lessons Will Pepsi Learn About Crowdsourcing for Social Goo

http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2009/12/what-lessons-will-pespi-learn-about-crowdsourcing-for-social-good-from-chase-bank-contest-fail-.html