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When Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” he didn’t live in a world where pop stars call their babies Bronx Mowgli and students sit outside a college counselor’s office underneath a sign that reads: “If You’re Waiting for Marijuana, Sit Here.”

Pepsi not advertising in Super Bowl next year

Pepsi's Super Bowl streak is over after a 23-year run.

FDA test confirms animal was in man's soda can

An FDA test shows that either a frog or a toad was in a Florida man's soda can. The Food and Drug Administration test confirmed that the remains of an animal were in Fred Denegri's can of Diet Pepsi. Denegri popped the can open July 23 as he was grilling dinner outdoors in Ormond Beach.

Pepsi bottler to build bottling factory in Romania

Pepsi bottling company PepsiAmericas is investing $150 million (euro105 million) to build Europe's largest bottling factory in Romania, officials said Monday.

Man claims he found a rodent inside Diet Pepsi can

The Food and Drug Administration is testing a Diet Pepsi can that a central Florida man claims had the remains of a possible rodent inside. Fred Denegri of Ormond Beach took a few sips from the can on July 23, only later to discover what was inside. He said the rodent was big enough that it wouldn't come out of the can.

PepsiCo, Pepsi Bottling invest $1B more in Russia

Soft drink and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. announced plans Monday to boost its investment in Russia, continuing a trend of consumer companies seeking growth in emerging markets as their U.S. sales soften.

PepsiCo CEO reiterates interest in bottlers

PepsiCo Inc.'s chief executive told shareholders Wednesday that the time is right to buy the soft drink and snack maker's two biggest bottlers in North America — even after one of them rejected a deal.

Pepsi suing Coca-Cola over Powerade ads

PepsiCo Inc. sued rival Coca-Cola Co. on Monday over ads for a new version of Coca-Cola's sports drink Powerade, saying the campaign makes false claims that could hurt its Gatorade brand.

Times may change, but Super Bowl ads don’t

With the economy in the doldrums and the nation’s future uncertain, it’s nice to know that some things never change.

Pepsi Buys Control of Russian Juicemaker

PepsiCo and its biggest bottler said Thursday that they are paying $1.4 billion to buy a majority stake in Russia's biggest juice company, a deal that expands their non-cola drinks business in a key growth market outside the U.S.

Some Super Bowl ads weren’t up to the game

Advertisers love a Super Bowl during which the two opposing teams are well matched and the action continues until the last second of the game. That was literally the case with Super Bowl XLII as the New England Patriots and the New York Giants played a close game right until the end. With such a close game, viewers were engaged rather than running to the kitchen for another beer.

Timberlake Appearing in Super Bowl Ad

Come Super Bowl Sunday, Amazon.com will get a leg up in the digital music race it's running against Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store. And not just any leg: Justin Timberlake's leg.

Pepsi, Coke Rivalry Becomes Physical

The long-standing rivalry between Coke and Pepsi took a physical turn Friday when a Pepsi deliveryman allegedly punched his Coke counterpart in the face at a western Pennsylvania Wal-Mart, state police said.

Fred Thompson Urged to Make '08 Run

One Hollywood actor, Ronald Reagan, served as president for eight years. So why not an actor who plays a district attorney on TV? Fred Thompson, the character Arthur Branch on NBC's drama "Law & Order," is being urged to pursue the GOP nomination by several Tennessee Republicans who also have been trying to drum up support for a candidacy.

What do you think of Pepsi's new gimmick?

If you've been watching the TV lately you might have seen that Pepsi is doing a throwback look on their cans. Mountain Dew is as well but I haven't seen it advertised.

Social Marketing Gone Awry: Pepsi Refresh Needs To Refresh Its Security Settings
Source: TechCrunch

This year, instead of spending $20 million on SuperBowl ads, Pepsi decided to put the money into Pepsi Refresh, a social marketing campaign which solicits the best ideas from consumers and plans to dole out $20 million in grants to good causes and "great ideas" throughout the …

"Eh! Oh Canada Go" cheer was a flop
Source: Chatham-Kent Daily Post

Pepsi's failed attempt to launch the "Eh! Oh Canada Go" chant before the Olympics has failed.

Study finds Soda Machines DIRTY, will you still buy?

After an intense discussion with my roommates, I decided to put this question out to my Newsvine community. We read a few articles and watched a video about a study that found that soda machines could be squirting out fecal bacteria into your favorite carbonated beverage!

PepsiCo Loses $1.26 BILLION Lawsuit After Failing To Show Up For Trial
Source: Wall Street Journal

the lawsuit sat in North Carolina for months and months. Finally, in the face of PepsiCo's silence, a default judgment was entered, and a damages award tallying $1.26 billion (yes, $1.26 billion) was entered on Sept. 30.

Pat Gillespie: 77-Year-Old Man Beats Up Mugger With 2-Liter Bottle Of Pepsi
Source: The Huffington Post

Get Breaking News Alerts never spam Share Print CommentsPepsi may have received some unintentional branding boost last week when a Flint, Michigan man used a soda bottle to ward off an attacker.

Gina Barreca comments on Pepsi iPhone App

Author Regina Barreca comments on the Pepsi iPhone app here. www.ginabarreca.com

Pepsi apologizes for girl-getting iPhone app
Source: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features

US soft drink giant PepsiCo has apologized for a free iPhone application crafted to help men seduce women and keep records of conquests but the program remained available on Tuesday.

"God Hates Diet Pepsi" -- 500,000 to boycott Pepsi over its "homosexual advocacy"
Source: Raw Story

A group that advocates "traditional family values" claims it has the signatures of 500,000 people who have pledged to boycott Pepsi over what it says are the company's activities promoting gay rights.

A Tax on Coca-Cola and Pepsi 'Could Make Americans Thinner' | CommonDreams.org
Source: Common Dreams

They brought the world Coca-Cola and Pepsi, two of the globe's most recognisable brands.

Couple Claims They Found Mouse In Can Of Pepsi
Source: WFTV

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- A Volusia County couple's disgusting discovery in a can of soda has now led to an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The couple found what may be a mouse inside a can of Diet Pepsi (see graphic images).

Video of the moment Michael Jackson's hair caught fire - the event which changed his life
Source: bild.de

The moment that changed Michael Jackson's life captured on video - his hair on fire as he continues dancing unaware.

Us magazine posts video of Michael Jackson's hair on fire - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Never-before-seen video of when Michael Jackson's hair caught fire during the taping of a Pepsi ad.

Michael Jackson's Horrific 1984 Pepsi Ad Accident Tape
Source: thebostonchannel.com

Horrific footage of the Pepsi Ad that went wrong when pyrotechnics ignited Jackson's hair and burned the singer. According to many, this was when Jackson's struggle with pain medication began.

Michael Jackson gets the Anakin treatment
Source: jazz-from-hell.blogspot.com

I'd seen a still photo of the accident here and there over the years, but it looks way worse on film...

Stupak scrutinizes bottled water in Capitol Hill grilling
Source: Michigan Messenger

The multi-billion dollar bottled water industry, which has major operations in Michigan, has gone to great lengths to market its product as clean, healthy and superior to other water. But at a congressional hearing led by U.S. Rep.

Pepsi-Craving Bear Breaks Into Beaver Creek Bar
Source: Denver News, Denver, Colorado News, Weather, and Sports - KMGH Denver's Channel 7

A bear walked through the back door of the Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek Monday night and ripped apart Pepsi and Dr. Pepper boxes, drinking about 25 pounds of Pepsi syrup. After her binge, the bear went down the hall to the kitchen, encountering a dishwasher.

Pepsi saves jews
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

Muslim cleric claims "Pepsi" is jewish plot. But why can't the "I" stand for Islam as well? Just curious.

Blame Sweet Soda for Gout?
Source: WebMD Health

For gout, sweetened soft drinks are worse than hard liquor -- and nearly as bad as beer -- doubling the risk for heavy drinkers. Diet sodas, however, don't affect gout risk.

Muslim Cleric: Pepsi is "Zionist Plot"
Source: Arutz Sheva News Briefs

Extremist Moslems have not dropped their allegations that Pepsi Cola is essentially the code name for a Zionist plot. MEMRI has released an English transcript of an address given by a Muslim religious leader in Egypt this past February, in which he explains that PEPSI is actuall …

10¢ Per Can Tax On Soft Drinks Is Congressional Democrats' New Way To Pay

Congressional Democrats want to impose a 10¢ per can tax on all soft drinks to help pay for health care reform in the United States. Are you willing to pay that tax or are you against it?

How Do You Get Your Caffeine?

It is probably the most widespread addiction in the Western world, perhaps the entire world. It's the addiction to that little stimulant that few writers, political operatives and other people that work long hours cannot live without: caffeine.

Throwback Soda's Use Real Sugar

Mountain Dew and Pepsi are offering 'Throwback' versions of their soda for a limited time this summer. Throwback Pepsi and Mountain Dew feature retro packaging and contain real sugar rather than HFCS (high fructose corn syrup).