Pepsi Partners With Michael Jackson Estate for Commemorative Packaging [Pepsi Promo /Can discussion]

[marc_vivien]

http://adage.com/article/news/pepsi-partners-michael-jackson-estate/233825/


Pepsi is paying homage to the King of Pop one more time.

The brand is working with Michael Jackson's estate to create a limited edition package featuring the singer, according to an executive close to the company. The package coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the "Bad" album, which was released on Aug. 31, 1987.

The package will be a 16 oz. can available in convenience stores and grocery stores around Memorial Day, according to Beverage Digest. The can, said to have a blue background with an image of Mr. Jackson dancing, is expected to cost 99 cents. Pepsi declined to comment.

Pepsi sponsored the 1988 Bad World Tour. The tour spanned 16 months, including 123 concerts in 15 countries attended by 4.4 million fans. When it concluded, it was the largest grossing tour in history and the tour with the largest audience.

The brand's relationship with Mr. Jackson dates back to 1984 and the "New Generation" campaign. Infamously, the singer's hair caught fire during a commercial shoot that was part of that campaign. Mr. Jackson appeared in a number of commercials for the brand over the years, performing versions of "Billie Jean" and "Bad," among other songs.

Pepsi has a long association with music but has been putting a particular emphasis on that area in the last year. It poured $60 million into a sponsorship of "X Factor," Simon Cowell's music competition, and featured the show's winner, Melanie Amaro, in a Super Bowl spot (http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/pepsi-s-super-bowl-efforts-emphasize-music-x-factor/232451/). The tagline for the ad, created by TBWA/Chiat/Day (http://lookbook.adage.com/Agencies/TBWA-Chiat-Day) was "Where there's Pepsi, there's music."

Earlier this week, Pepsi confirmed to Ad Age its relationship with singer Nicki Minaj (http://adage.com/article/adages/pepsi-confirms-nicki-minaj-relationship-denies-pop/233765/), who is said to be appearing in a new global campaign for the brand.

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In November 2011, the estate filed a trademark application for 'King of Pop'.
http://www.trademarkia.com/king-of-pop-85475748.html

[Pentum]

Obviously has something to do with the promoting of Bad 25 :D

[Rhilo]

Ok that's pretty awesome and I'm excited for Bad 25 more than ever now. Why do I get the feeling the Estate is taking more time, and we will not be let down this time? :wild:

[ADKIc3mAnX]

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!


This album is gonna get heavy promotion and it will be great because new and younger generations will enjoy MJ !

[qbee]

Pepsi"s partnering with the Estate for special packaging to coinside with BAD25 Anniversary is a confirmation to me that album and BAD concert DVD is forth coming YEH ! :clap:

[maral]

will it come to europe? ;)

[T.N.A.]

I'll get excited when I actually see and hear what they put out. I'm certainly looking forward to whatever they plan on releasing, but I'm not expecting much.

[lom kit]

Look like the 25th anniversary of Bad going to be bigger then the 25th of Thrilller.

[Renan_Antonio]

I hope they make this packaging all around, including Brazil, 'cause that's the only way i'm buying Pepsi instead of Coke! hahaha

[tidus72000]

please be worldwide :D

[KatMJ]

will it come to europe? ;)

Ooooooh I hope so!!!!!!!I want this!


I just CANT WAIT for the Bad 25 promotion and release!!!!!!!It's gonna be sooooo AWESOME!!!!!!!

[Renan_Antonio]

They should make those promotions, like: with 5 packages+10 bucks= 1 Bad 25th T-shirt or something... it would be very cool

[Healtheworldman]

bad tour on dvd and blu ray please!!!!

[Paris78]

I just CANT WAIT for the Bad 25 promotion and release!!!!!!!It's gonna be sooooo AWESOME!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

Just cant wait !!!!

[Moonwalker.Fan]

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!


This album is gonna get heavy promotion and it will be great because new and younger generations will enjoy MJ !

This should be..., and if you remember..., Thriller25 had huge commercial sales... in the US, and it would top the chart, if it was allowed...

NOW, BAD 25 can be no.1 at the Billboard top 200, after 25 years...., but only fans can do that=buy the album!

http://www.michael-jackson-trader.com/items/rarities/pic/TWYMMF-Pepsi-Presantiert-12inch.jpg

[soulmum]

Love it, the buzz begins.

[nickzark]

hope for europe to

[I Wanna Be Where You Are]

i follow pepsi just in case they reveal something sooner or later

[msdeweydiva]

We drink Pepsi in our house and I'm buying a big ol' box of these (if I can), but one can will not ever be opened, just stored away for future generations. :cheeky:

[CaptainEoLove85]

Well I think that makes things official. :)

[AllForLove]

:woohoo: !!! can't wait !!! :shout:

[raz2911]

Pepsi"s partnering with the Estate for special packaging to coinside with BAD25 Anniversary is a confirmation to me that album and BAD concert DVD is forth coming YEH ! :clap:

My thoughts exactly! Exciting!! :D



will it come to europe? ;)

+1

[StellaJackson]

Remember this isn't confirmation of specifics regarding an album and/or concert release. Here's hoping though.

[marebear]

I am keeping my fingers crossed.

[Ashtanga]

Cool.... I feel as one with great sadness when I see all these cool things happening. I wish Michael was still here. :( *big sigh*

[Tsukiji]

Sounds pretty cool..Thanks for the info

[~Lindsey~]

Sounds like a great idea, some people aren't even aware that Michael Jackson had a contract with Pepsi in the past. I really hope this is a global thing too, I want to be able to get it in the UK. Thumbs up to the estate!

[PoP]

I'm always a big fan/drinker to Pepsi. If the packaging arrives I can have 2, so I can have the other one not to use for sentimental value.

So I just wanna say to that news. PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE INCLUDE THE BAD TOUR 1988 DVD/BLU-RAY!!!

[MsMo]

:D

http://anthony-king.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Michael-jackson-bad-tour-official-logo.jpg
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/willjustice89/BadPepsi1987.gif
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[Moon__Walk]

This is excellent news! The Estate are making a big deal about the Bad 25th Anniversary which increases our chances of a live Blu Ray/DVD!

[DanceofLorelei1994]

Wow, I am really excited. He deserves this :D

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Back in time:

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[Billyjeanplxiv]

They need to reuse the MJ pepsi adds, they need to promote. Bad 25 will be bigger than Thriller 25! lets do this!

[DARKLIGHTDAN]

Fingers crossed for bad 25 & bad live tour dvd :)
Maybe release the 2 as a package, that's what I'd like :)

[CaptainEoLove85]

They need to reuse the MJ pepsi adds, they need to promote. Bad 25 will be bigger than Thriller 25! lets do this!

This. I was just thinking they should do commercials to promote it. Maybe even new commercials. That would be really cool. :)

[Nathy MJ]

I hope this is worldwide! I will buy EVERYTHING Bad 25th related!!

[rainbow_mj]

Great news!!! :wild: :clapping:

[marebear]

I would love to see Michael's pepsi commercials on tv again too. I don't know if they would want to do that or something else but good promotion. I have the Bad 25th anniversary calendar.

[Petrarose]

Ok that's pretty awesome and I'm excited for Bad 25 more than ever now. Why do I get the feeling the Estate is taking more time, and we will not be let down this time? :wild:

^^HAAAAAAAAAAAAA right. I will be looking in stores around that time. Michael's hair is safe now.
Bumper thanks for the old ads. They brought back good memories. I had even forgotten that the brothers were there too.

[Ashtanga]

Back in time:

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:girl_in_love:

[BottleOfSmoke]

Yeah but we shouldn't forget that Pepsi abandoned Michael when first allegations came up...

[Memefan]

Yeah but we shouldn't forget that Pepsi abandoned Michael when first allegations came up...

Do you think MJ forgot the 1993 episode when he green lighted use of his music & choreography for their 2008 SoBe Superbowl commercial?

[MsMo]

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[MsMo]

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[4u_n_4me]

Omg omg omg

[MsMo]

http://www.julienslive.com/images/lot/65814/0/lot65814.jpg
http://www.pmalink.org/resource/resmgr/top100/pepsimichaeljackson.jpg
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[jediswirek]

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Wow...this is great !! I never see this press on CD (only on Vinyl)

[mjjmsc]

this sounds cool;-)

[oceanborn]

Wow! Finally some good news! :clapping:
Yes, and I am so going to buy anything that is related to Bad25 :yes:

Did you hear that, Estate?

[Zakk]

this is great news, all we need now Is confirmation of the BAD Tour DVD if they are releasing it which I hope they are.

[whoisit81]

http://i.imgur.com/ShuGX.jpg

[bobmoo79]

http://i.imgur.com/ShuGX.jpg



That is 1000000% fake. It's has too many spelling mistakes. I can tell it's not even written by somebody who speaks native English.

[IMWhizzle]

Wow...this is great !! I never see this press on CD (only on Vinyl)

Didn't know this even existed! I wanna hear those!!!!!

[whoisit81]

sorry, did not know what was a fake...

[Dorian]

Didn't know this even existed! I wanna hear those!!!!!

Maybe he can provide us with a CD-rip in WAV/FLAC. :)

[Hess]

I sooo hope BAD25 promotion will be massive!!!

BAD is a perfect album.

[katrine]

Cant wait - hope this comes to Europe!

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[Zakk]

BAD 25 will not be BAD 25 without the BAD Tour second leg on DVD.

[IMWhizzle]

Maybe he can provide us with a CD-rip in WAV/FLAC. :)

That would be amazing!

[Petrarose]

Waw all these past ads and merchandise is making my mouth water!!!

[Ashtanga]

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OMG! :o http://www.hornedhalo.org/images/kermit.gif

[buzzialdrin]

Why should Adele's name be on a Michael Jackson project?

I will boycott the product with Adele's name. I know my vote is a drop in the bucket, but atleast I wont feel uneasy.

Adele is the one who called MJ ***** and doubted his ability to perform the 2009 concert.

It was a tough time for MJ. He had to live up to the standards of Thriller, and the media, critics and public were already ganging up. BAD was the fruit of his blood and sweat. Nobody need to come and enjoy the limelight today.

[qbee]

Why should Adele's name be on a Michael Jackson project?

I will boycott the product with Adele's name. I know my vote is a drop in the bucket, but at least I wont feel uneasy.

Adele is the one who called MJ ***** and doubted his ability to perform the 2009 concert.

It was a tough time for MJ. He had to live up to the standards of Thriller, and the media, critics and public were already ganging up. BAD was the fruit of his blood and sweat. Nobody need to come and enjoy the limelight today.

I doubt that memo above is authentic.
IMO Fans stating Adelle disrespected MJ in that short on the fly interview is taking her words out of context and twisting her meaning. Just like they use to do to MJ. She said more than that and it was all very positive. Fans should know by now that not everyone who uses the term ***** does so out of disrespect (not everyone is privy to the fan code about the name ) It it is a common term used in the UK and Australia. Even some fan boards used it until recently before they got informed MJ didn't like the name.

We have to judge by what is being said and who is saying it to see if it is meant to belittle. Clearly that was not the case with Adelle. If you watch the video of her speaking she says she admired MJ. Yes She mentioned she felt MJ may not be able to do the 50 dates on the tour. (nothing wrong with thinking that) Many fans also felt he may not be able to do all the dates. I don't see it was stated to disrespect or to belittle him because of her other words which show she was not. I listened to the whole video of her speaking and not just the one liner fans keep crediting to her unfairly. We need to listen to all her words and not twist like the media does. Its not right and its not fair to do that to anyone.

Now in agreement with you I don't want any duet made of MJ and Adelle or MJ and anyone singing , but I doubt that Sony memo above is real ..IMO its just fans scamming again for attention, which happens with every new release. If fans don't like a particular song on the Album just don't buy it, but there certainly is no reason to call a boycott of Michael's Album over ones personal choice. I feel Boycotting Michael's music only hurts him and fans in the long run. I assure you Buzz, Adelle is not an enemy of MJ or a MJ hater .. Not in any way shape or form. She is Also one of Michael's SONY/ATV Catalog artists.

[thrillerchild]

Im looking forward to this :D

[Zakk]

we need the second leg of the BAD Tour on DVD this year.

[lom kit]

what is the content of the 3 cassettes. one say "bad", but the rest?
and that cd is fake right? SC gangsta mix(???) isn't official . TWYMMF voice track??? do they mean acappella?

[Petrarose]

Any new news about this project? The months are going very quickly--its already April.

[Ashtanga]

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/8800/21102011011.jpg

:woohoo:



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[Renan_Antonio]

Where is this from???

[Eric]

I will buy some of the Pepsi cans. Funny how MJ was never seen drinking Pepsi or even holding a can of it in any of their commercials.

[MJRemixer]

So it begins...

[ChrisC]

The picture appears to be from the Bad 25 calendar.

[Kingofpop4ever3000]

So is the "Bad25" project for Michael really happening? I'm still confused.

[Indra]

I have a hard time believing it until it's here but I so hope it will happen.

[PoP]

http://i.imgur.com/ShuGX.jpg

I can guess that would be 50/50 to be fake, because only theatre is misspelled and as I hear a few of you about Adele being disrespectful to Michael then I refuse to have them involved in the Bad 25 projects. I may keep an eye on those dates for these projects to happen in case.

[Zakk]

I can guess that would be 50/50 to be fake, because only theatre is misspelled and as I hear a few of you about Adele being disrespectful to Michael then I refuse to have them involved in the Bad 25 projects. I may keep an eye on those dates for these projects to happen in case.

The only thing I don't mind being fake on that document is the I just can't stop loving you feat. Adele single but everything else I am in favour of especially the BAD Tour Wembley/Rome (1988) DVD/theatre release and I believe that to be the most important on that document. we need the second leg of the BAD World Tour released this year.

[Richard Lecocq]

this is a fake statement, confirmed by Sony Music in Paris.

[iso_b]

what is wrong with a adele feature? Michael did it for the Thriller 25 album release. He released a single with will.i.am?

Im sorry but if you want another number1 in the charts in this era without michael being alive, your going to need something to get it recognised in the first place. I think someone like adele doing a duet with michael would work.

But its probably fake anyway!

[Pentum]

^ So what if Michael released a single with Will.I.Am? Most fans would agree that it was a bad idea and the record sucked.

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

what is wrong with a adele feature? Michael did it for the Thriller 25 album release. He released a single with will.i.am?

Im sorry but if you want another number1 in the charts in this era without michael being alive, your going to need something to get it recognised in the first place. I think someone like adele doing a duet with michael would work.

But its probably fake anyway!


Who cares about n°1? As far as I am concerned I care about good music. So, if Stevie Wonder, Siedah Garett or people who actually had something to do with the BAD album are not featured, then there is no reason for anyone to ruin MJ's album by inserting some random artists. I don't even know who's Adele, and I don't care.

[Zakk]

well it was confirmed that the statement is fake so we won't be getting a Bad Tour DVD.

[Pentum]

^ lol.

[Hess]

well it was confirmed that the statement is fake so we won't be getting a Bad Tour DVD.

Only the memo is fake. - that does NOT mean a BAD TOUR DVD will not come...

[Petrarose]

I am hoping that artists that Michael respected are part of any project the estate puts together. Please I do not have the energy to deal with another controversy like the last album, so it is good that the letter is a fake.

[T.N.A.]

what is wrong with a adele feature? Michael did it for the Thriller 25 album release. He released a single with will.i.am?

First of all, Michael was alive back then so it was his choice to do those remixes with Will.I.Am and secondly, those tracks sucked anyway, just like the rest of the remixes off T25.


Im sorry but if you want another number1 in the charts in this era without michael being alive, your going to need something to get it recognised in the first place.

I could care less about that or if he ever has another #1 hit. That's not the point of posthumous releases. He already has such a strong and unbreakable legacy and he certainly doesn't need another #1 hit to prove something. Michael already proved his point, there's no need for smash hits and #1 singles anymore. He's already the King and nothing is gonna change that.


I think someone like adele doing a duet with michael would work.

I disagree. Personally, I've never been a big fan of ruined classic songs.


But its probably fake anyway!

Thank gawd indeed.

[KingMikeJ]

Looks like I'm in the minority of the fanbase, I enjoyed the Thriller 25 remixes (aside from Billie Jean 08 & Beat It 08). So I wouldn't mind a few on the Bad release; but I think they should only use artists Michael has worked with before.

But I don't think remixes should be the highlight of Bad 25 as they were intended to be for Thriller. Unreleased songs are a must and I just hope this is handled properly and we aren't given just one that we've already heard on YouTube.

[Hess]

If Justin Bieber is on a BAD25 remix it would totally ruin it for me.

I liked WBSS 2008 with Akon. - I think it is great.

[Renan_Antonio]

I think TGIM 08 is the only good thing in T25 ... the rest, bléh!

[PoP]

well it was confirmed that the statement is fake so we won't be getting a Bad Tour DVD.

Well if we won't get the Bad Tour DVD/Blu-Ray. Then I'll be very angry, besides I've been patient for long enough.

[athina_livadi]

In my opinion we need no Adele, Bieber or whoever. We only need to listen to Michael. As for a No1 Michael is No1 by himself and needs to prove nothing!

[Ashtanga]

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[marc_vivien]

theMJ estate filed 5 new trademark applications for BAD25 (clothing, musical recording, soft drinks, entertainment, papers)
http://www.trademarkia.com/company-triumph-international-inc-1263545-page-1-2 (http://t.co/YthGybbI)

[Bubs]

It's goming its coming its coming:sarmoti:th_rogerfriedman::excited:

BAD 25
By: TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. Tweet Logo Share on Facebook
Entertainment services, namely, live and televised performances featuring musical, dance, dramatic, and comedic presentations; entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series featuring music and dance provided through the Internet, television, satellite, and audio media; film, theater, radio, videotape and television program production services; entertainment in the nature of a continuing television drama series, entertainment in the nature ...


Isn't it?

[MJJuniorSinceMW]

It is...
Hell yeah, it is!

BAD 25 CRAZINESS!!!

Where's Kermit?

[Dorian]

It is...
Hell yeah, it is!

BAD 25 CRAZINESS!!!

Where's Kermit?

http://www.anticscomic.com/comics/kermit.gif

[AngieJ]

Exciting

[marebear]

Oh boy now my hopes are going up a bit lol.

[Snow White luvs Peter Pan]

I really wish $ONY don't ruin BAD 25th with crappy remixes and I also wish that commemorative cans are sold worldwide! *crossed fingers*

[Ashtanga]

Where's Kermit?

http://www.anticscomic.com/comics/kermit.gif
:woohoo:

[Richard Lecocq]

Pepsi may be something in the US or some place else. Here in Europe it is close to nothing. 99% of their ads have never been broadcast here...

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Pepsi may be something in the US or some place else. Here in Europe it is close to nothing. 99% of their ads have never been broadcast here...


This is true. Europe is more Coca-Cola than Pepsi.

[Minimj]

This is true. Europe is more Coca-Cola than Pepsi.

Even though I prefer Pepsi to Coca-cola. It's all about Pepsi Max.

I hope they do bring it to the UK. They did with the Spice Girls.

[Rhilo]

This is how I feel. Just subsitute Bacon with Bad 25 lol

http://www.bannerblog.com.au/news/picts/funny-pictures-kitten-is-excited-about-bacon.jpg

[qbee]

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I think this does brings confirmation _ Im so excited :wild:

This one is for soft drinks but there are many more tradmarks listed on the link below

HotNews! U.S. federal trademark registration filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH

http://www.trademarkia.com/images/icons/hotnews.jpg Hot News! On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85583329 was filed for BAD 25 by TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL, INC. with the description Soft drinks.


Source
http://www.trademarkia.com/bad-25-85583329.html

[StellaJackson]

The trademark filings allow them to use the logo for whatever they want. It doesn't necessarily mean confirmation that each one of those things will be released. It's just a legal procedure.

[Ashtanga]

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[tricia70]

I am soooo excited now! This totally made my day. I don't drink soda but I will definitely buy some commerative cans and keep one as a souvenier. I'll buy anything BAD 25 Related. Bring it on!!!

[Hess]

I am soooo excited now! This totally made my day. I don't drink soda but I will definitely buy some commerative cans and keep one as a souvenier. I'll buy anything BAD 25 Related. Bring it on!!!

I don't drink soda either, but I will buy some no doubt anyway. Great to the MJ collection. :)

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

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[qbee]

Lets wash that down with some ..

http://www.brandingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Summer-time-is-Pepsi-time-part2.jpg (http://www.brandingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Summer-time-is-Pepsi-time-part2.jpg)


http://www.thefablife.com/files/2009/07/michael-jackson-pepsi.jpg

[Jazzebel]

OMG! I can't wait to see and buy a ton of these cans! Friggin' awesome! :clapping:

[GreenEyedOne]

They should just start showing this commercial for the Bad Anniversary!:vishenka_34:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUSOhRLJJik

[qbee]

Thay may use footage from Past BAD Adds but I would think are making a NEW BAd25 commercial.
It would be sweet though if they showed the BAd Chase commercial again on TV for the Anniversary.
I bet they will appear in part in some of the BAd25 documentaries that Im sure will be released.

[MsMo]

http://www.cinemarts.com/itemimages/item_1705_1.jpg

[Memefan]

They should just start showing this commercial for the Bad Anniversary!:vishenka_34:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUSOhRLJJik


He says "new generation" in the ad. Pepsi just lost that trademark so I wonder if they might have to edit it a bit

Memorial day is only 6 weeks away....we should hear something soon

[Ashtanga]

http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/bloguploads/nom-mre-bean.gif

:lol:

[Petrarose]

It would be great if we have a bunch of cans with different photos of Michael on them, and photos that we have not seen before.

[mkgenie]

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/7cbc3a69jw1dsao2wlp4tj.jpg

WTF, what's this!!

[toivonen93]

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/7cbc3a69jw1dsao2wlp4tj.jpg

WTF, what's this!!

"fan made" can? lol

[mkgenie]

The man who posted the photo said he bought it.

I will try to ask for more details.

[Word Smith Sr]

Thanks for the news. Do you guys remember the Pepsi commercial at the beginning of the "Moonwalker" VHS ? I wonder if we'll see it on TV in a few months, it would be SO cool. "The Magic Begins".

[mkgenie]

Guys, the design is real, just confirmed by Chinese Pepsi!

[T.N.A.]

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/7cbc3a69jw1dsao2wlp4tj.jpg

WTF, what's this!!

Seems legit. I actually kinda like it.

[MJJuniorSinceMW]

I also like it!
What should be wrong?
It's new, yet classic...
I hope there will be different ones!

[Tom]

Looks awesome, hope it comes to the UK :)

[love is magical]

Guys, the design is real, just confirmed by Chinese Pepsi!

Check this article out: http://www.mcwade.com/DesignTalk/2009/02/does-pepsis-new-logo-work/

Pepsi had a new logo and typeface out back in 2009. The logo and typeface on the can you posted were replaced, at least here in United States. Is the new Pepsi logo being used in China?

I think it doesn't make sense for Pepsi to revert back to a former design just for this commerorative packaging. A corporation spends tons of money on branding. Once it settles for a new logo, Pepsi wants people to remember and associate with the new logo. Why would Pepsi want to confuse consumers by flip floping new and old designs?

If Pepsi wants to revert to old design for this particular MJ can, it makes more sense to use the design back in the 80's (BAD era), which looked very different as well. Pepsi has changed its logo several times in the past decades.

[mkgenie]

EXCLUSIVE:

OFFICIAL BAD 25 DESIGN BY PEPSI CHINA




http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/large/7a076bb2gw1dsb6s4khruj.jpg

[Memefan]

Omg!!

[love is magical]

I have no idea whether the new Pepsi logo is being used globally. At least, in the US, the new logo has been used for a while now. Check out pepsi.com and see how Pepsi is using the new round logo (that looks like Obama's campaign logo) everywhere on its page. So, I highly doubt the Chinese design will be carried out in the US. Of course, there is always a possibility that Pepsi reverts to the replaced logo.

For fans outside of U.S., have you seen the new logo I'm talking about?

[qbee]

Thats beautiful mkgenie - Thanks you :)


EXCLUSIVE:

OFFICIAL BAD 25 DESIGN BY PEPSI CHINA




http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/large/7a076bb2gw1dsb6s4khruj.jpg

[T.N.A.]

I have no idea whether the new Pepsi logo is being used globally. At least, in the US, the new logo has been used for a while now. Check out pepsi.com and see how Pepsi is using the new round logo (that looks like Obama's campaign logo) everywhere on its page. So, I highly doubt the Chinese design will be carried out in the US. Of course, there is always a possibility that Pepsi reverts to the replaced logo.

For fans outside of U.S., have you seen the new logo I'm talking about?

As far as I know, the old logo is still used in several markets internationally and I think China is one of the countries who still has the old logo. I remember reading an article at the time, when Pepsi was introducing the new logo, and I specifically remember reading about Pepsi not introducing it's new logo on in the Chinese market for some reason. I'll try to find that article.

[Josed]

EXCLUSIVE:

OFFICIAL BAD 25 DESIGN BY PEPSI CHINA




http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/large/7a076bb2gw1dsb6s4khruj.jpg

OMG!

Is this true or is it just fanmade?

[love is magical]

As far as I know, the old logo is still used in several markets internationally and I think China is one of the countries who still has the old logo. I remember reading an article at the time, when Pepsi was introducing the new logo, and I specifically remember reading about Pepsi not introducing it's new logo on in the Chinese market for some reason. I'll try to find that article.

Thanks. That may explain why the old logo is still being used in the Chinese market. When Pepsi changed its logo, it caused quite a discussion here in the US. Many people think the new logo looks "boring" and too similar to the Obama campaign logo. I have seen large scale commercial campaign everywhere when Pepsi introduced the new logo. It's now being used in all TV ads - on the x-factor one and the Sofia Vergara one.

Like I said, I highly doubt the same Chinese design will be used in the US market and markets where the new logo is introduced.

[Lucilla]

OMG!

Is this true or is it just fanmade?

I think it's true because mkgenie is president of one of the MJ fan clubs in China. If I'm not mistaken, he/she still is :)

And Love is magical is right about the old logo :yes:

[Petrarose]

Waw some of you are really up to date on Pepsi marketing. The Chinese one is beautiful and I would buy it if it comes to the US. I love the way you can see the buttons on the shoes.

[T.N.A.]

Thanks. That may explain why the old logo is still being used in the Chinese market. When Pepsi changed its logo, it caused quite a discussion here in the US. Many people think the new logo looks "boring" and too similar to the Obama campaign logo. I have seen large scale commercial campaign everywhere when Pepsi introduced the new logo. It's now being used in all TV ads - on the x-factor one and the Sofia Vergara one.

Like I said, I highly doubt the same Chinese design will be used in the US market and markets where the new logo is introduced.

Yeah, I assume they'll use a version with the new logo in the markets that have that one, though the design will probably be similar if not identical to this one (apart from the actual logo of course). I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Also, here's the article I mentioned. It's an interesting read actually.


"PepsiCo may not introduce its new logo in China market..."

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bw/2009-02/23/content_7501184.htm

[ivy]

As far as I know, the old logo is still used in several markets internationally and I think China is one of the countries who still has the old logo. I remember reading an article at the time, when Pepsi was introducing the new logo, and I specifically remember reading about Pepsi not introducing it's new logo on in the Chinese market for some reason. I'll try to find that article.


Seems to be true. China still has the old logo. New logo seems to be mainly used in USA.

Although Pepsi has a new logo in the United States, they still have the old one used in China.

http://logos.wikia.com/wiki/Pepsi_(China)

"We do not know if the new logo will hit markets outside the US," PepsiCo China said in a statement.

http://www.cctv.com/program/bizchina/20090223/105476.shtml

[love is magical]

Yeah, I assume they'll use a version with the new logo in the markets that have that one, though the design will probably be similar if not identical to this one (apart from the actual logo of course). I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Also, here's the article I mentioned. It's an interesting read actually.


"PepsiCo may not introduce its new logo in China market..."

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bw/2009-02/23/content_7501184.htm

Thanks again! :huggy:

I'm into logo design. I'm not a graphic designer. But, I'm impressed by how designers can come up with iconic logos with simple lines and curves.

Apple, Mercedez, McDonald's, HSBC are among my favorites. Simplicity is the ultimate beauty... Sounding like Steve Jobs here... Lol..

[DARKLIGHTDAN]

like it! :) want 1

[Hess]

I have a question...

Pepsi broke with MJ in '93 due to the accusations - did MJ and Pepsi ever work together again after that while MJ was alive? Or how was the relation between MJ and Pepsi after '93?

[mkgenie]

EXCLUSIVE: MORE PHOTOS

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/26/012643pqhu7uzqh2zzjqs0.jpg

[Hess]

Thanks mkgenie - looks great!!

I can't wait for them to come to Denmark!!

Do you know if it is only cans or will normal plastic 0.5, 1.5 and 2 liter colas also get MJ on?

[The Brown Gangsta]

I wonder if the other types of pepsi (diet, pepsi max, etc) will also have the commemorative packaging. It would be cool to see it in the various color schemes of the other products. I think the black background for pepsi max would work really well.

[etoile 37]

Could anyone translate what's written on the can?

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Could anyone translate what's written on the can?

U really wanna know the percentage of sugar, aromates and othe different ingredients?

[etoile 37]

U really wanna know the percentage of sugar, aromates and othe different ingredients?

Don't you want to know how much Badness they put in that thing?

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Don't you want to know how much Badness they put in that thing?

Hehehe :)

[tricia70]

They should just start showing this commercial for the Bad Anniversary!:vishenka_34:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUSOhRLJJik

omg, thank you so much for the memories, I just love, love this commercial, he is soooo sexy in it. Just great, I'm hoping we get to see it again with this new project.

[dam2040]

Since when did Pepsi drop him because of the allegations? They dropped him after the tour ended. This was what they were sponsoring, it ended. The entire merchandising world were calling for them to drop him. I have the news clips to prove it. There were even Coca-Cola advertisements in the newspaper mocking Michael's dehydration. They finished with him when his tour ended which was 3-4 months. The official quote was ''Our agreement with Michael Jackson have always been event driven.Our agreement for this era was to promote this particular tour and this tour has ended, that ends our agreement.'' If they were to dump him because of the allegations, they would've done it much quicker than 3-4 months.

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Since when did Pepsi drop him because of the allegations? They dropped him after the tour ended. This was what they were sponsoring, it ended. The entire merchandising world were calling for them to drop him. I have the news clips to prove it. There were even Coca-Cola advertisements in the newspaper mocking Michael's dehydration. They finished with him when his tour ended which was 3-4 months. The official quote was ''Our agreement with Michael Jackson have always been event driven.Our agreement for this era was to promote this particular tour and this tour has ended, that ends our agreement.'' If they were to dump him because of the allegations, they would've done it much quicker than 3-4 months.

That's a disguised way of saying we drop you. Read between the lines.

[T.N.A.]

Since when did Pepsi drop him because of the allegations? They dropped him after the tour ended.

Yes, much earlier than it was supposed to end and as a direct result of the allegations.

[marebear]

That is why people say never save never working with someone again. You never know what happens down the road.

[Petrarose]

Don't you want to know how much Badness they put in that thing?

HAAAAAAAAAAAAA love this ^^. How about 90% Natural Badness; 2 percent natural hotness; 4% sugar; 4% Secret Badness Formula.

[Ashtanga]

http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Jackson_popcorn.gif

[Bubs]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAA love this ^^. How about 90% Natural Badness; 2 percent natural hotness; 4% sugar; 4% Secret Badness Formula.

:rollin:

[0o0jackie0o0]

:( just read on twitter that the can wont be coming to australia :(

[Moon__Walk]

:( just read on twitter that the can wont be coming to australia :(

Who on Twitter said this?? I think people need to let go of an incident that happened almost twenty years ago, decisions made by in large by different people under extreme circumstances. Even though we as MJ fanatics know that Michael was innocent, Pepsi dropping Michael was not a personal vendetta or action against Michael. Pop stars have been dropped by sponsers for far less than being accused of child molestation. Pepsi is a company, an entity, therefore I see no problem with the Estate using a former sponser to promote the anniversary of a brilliant album. Michael obvious burried the hatchet considering he began to to business with them yet again. Maybe some fans need to do the same. IMO of course. :)

[bobmoo79]

Who on Twitter said this?? I think people need to let go of an incident that happened almost twenty years ago, decisions made by in large by different people under extreme circumstances. Even though we as MJ fanatics know that Michael was innocent, Pepsi dropping Michael was not a personal vendetta or action against Michael. Pop stars have been dropped by sponsers for far less than being accused of child molestation. Pepsi is a company, an entity, therefore I see no problem with the Estate using a former sponser to promote the anniversary of a brilliant album. Michael obvious burried the hatchet considering he began to to business with them yet again. Maybe some fans need to do the same. IMO of course. :)


A very wise post indeed.
Even if we believe Pepsi dropped MJ directly because of the allegations, it is understandable. As you said, other stars have been dropped by their sponsors for far less, so why should MJ be any different? Business is business.

[AliCat]

The Bottom line is that Michael's children benefit from this and that's all that counts. Pepsi redoing business once again with Michael via his Estate, shows that they believe Michael is I N N O C E N T of being inappropriate with male minors.


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9liq_michael-jackson-pepsi-speech-1992_music

[MJnun]

Now what I would REALLY want is Michael Jackson MYSTERY DRINK to come back. It was a european promo drink for History tour. I bought the store empty back when it came. Shiped few to US to my pen pals too because they didn't get any there. But it was GOOOD... tasty and delicious.
I wish Estate would forget this whole Pepsi thing and just bring the true MJ back in Mystery re-release.

[GreenEyedOne]

Now what I would REALLY want is Michael Jackson MYSTERY DRINK to come back. It was a european promo drink for History tour. I bought the store empty back when it came. Shiped few to US to my pen pals too because they didn't get any there. But it was GOOOD... tasty and delicious.
I wish Estate would forget this whole Pepsi thing and just bring the true MJ back in Mystery re-release.

Was it good?? I always wondered what it tasted like. Did it taste like today's energy drinks?

http://mjcollector.webs.com/mystery_back.jpg
http://mjjgallery.free.fr/history/photoshoots/misc/032.jpg

[MJsSusie]

Lol who from here is talking to the estate about Bad 25? Any one? Id like to know about the concerts and stuff. and if these cans are going to be in the usa and when.??? :D :D :D

That will be the only pepsi i wont drink... at least 1 can... or case who knows if i can keep it from my dad haha.

[GreenEyedOne]

omg, thank you so much for the memories, I just love, love this commercial, he is soooo sexy in it. Just great, I'm hoping we get to see it again with this new project.

Here is something else to reflect upon. ;) I'm sure you've seen this before, but it's so fun to watch!!! And Dorian has cleaned it up a bit. Love Michael in this!!:wub:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOtK75klv1Y

[Annita]

Was it good?? I always wondered what it tasted like. Did it taste like today's energy drinks?



Nobody in the world knows this drink except some MJ-Fans. It`s a shady deal from Dieter Wieser.

[Snow White luvs Peter Pan]

I'd really like to know in which countries will be available... that can is really beautiful, I want to have one! :timer:

[IMWhizzle]

Nobody in the world knows this drink except some MJ-Fans. It`s a shady deal from Dieter Wieser.

I drank it. In holland the can was for sale at almost every grocery store. It tasted like peaches with bubbles. Nothing special though.

[MJsSusie]

i have a feeling this forum has a few bugs in it... Ones that like to bug people and get them off topic.

[Petrarose]

i have a feeling this forum has a few bugs in it... Ones that like to bug people and get them off topic.

^^Yes I see what you mean.

[qbee]

Mod Note
Lets stay on topic please. This is not a conspiracy thread or discussion of the accusatios or chandlers etc etc
and further posts or replies of that nature will be deleted. Please Take your "speculations" to the appropiate forums.

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

^^yes i see what you mean.

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! :d

[bobmoo79]

Hi there, I contacted Pepsi UK (Britvic) to see if these cans would be available in the UK and it's bad news for UK people.

Here is their reply:

"Thank you for your e-mail. I can confirm unfortunately these cans will not be available to buy in the UK. I hope this information is useful. Kind regards"

[Lucilla]

unfortunately these cans will not be available to buy in the UK. I hope this information is useful. Kind regards"

That’s weird.
I’m only guessing but maybe the Olympic games have something to do with this decision?
Although Coca Cola is the official sponsor :scratch:

[MJsSusie]

when are these cans going to be released?

[Annita]

That’s weird.
I’m only guessing but maybe the Olympic games have something to do with this decision?
Although Coca Cola is the official sponsor :scratch:

Obvioulsy the European-Football-Championship is the reason. Pepsi in Germany will have Podolski, a German football-player on his bottles. So I think in Europe many countries will have their top-players on the cans or bottles.

Austria will have the MJ-Pepsi-theme on 0,5, 1,0 and 1,5 Pet-bottles. But Austria is not a football-country.

[Bubs]

There is a book How Pepsi Won Cola Wars written by President & Ceo of Pepsi cola available in Jetzi.
I read it, found it very interesting and funny. Its not too long and Jetzi included only Michael parts.
It's about the time they were trying to get Michael to do ads for them.
Here is the link if somebody wants to read it: http://jetzi-mjvideo.com/books-jetzi-01/86pepsi/86pepsi0a.html

[Petrarose]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! :d
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!

[Lucilla]

Obvioulsy the European-Football-Championship is the reason. Pepsi in Germany will have Podolski, a German football-player on his bottles. So I think in Europe many countries will have their top-players on the cans or bottles.

Austria will have the MJ-Pepsi-theme on 0,5, 1,0 and 1,5 Pet-bottles. But Austria is not a football-country.

Obviously I know nothing about the European-Football-Championship :lol:
But thanks for that info :D


I drank it. In holland the can was for sale at almost every grocery store. It tasted like peaches with bubbles. Nothing special though.
I read in some boards that a lot of fans didn't like the taste, but I wouldn't mind if it taste like Satan's piss, the can is so pretty :happy:
This reminds me about the HIStory Bubblegum with stickers in 1995, it didn't taste good either but I bought hundreds just for the collectible stickers :P

[Jackson Rules]

Obvioulsy the European-Football-Championship is the reason. Pepsi in Germany will have Podolski, a German football-player on his bottles. So I think in Europe many countries will have their top-players on the cans or bottles.

Austria will have the MJ-Pepsi-theme on 0,5, 1,0 and 1,5 Pet-bottles. But Austria is not a football-country.

Pepsi isn't a sponsor for UEFA Euro 2012, Coca-Cola it is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2012_sponsorship

So there must be another reason why MJ's cans are not going to be available in some countries... Now I'm waiting for an answer by Pepsi Italy's Customer Service about those cans...

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!

Who's bad? :-p

[AliCat]

i have a feeling this forum has a few bugs in it... Ones that like to bug people and get them off topic.


You mean like this one


http://www.comicmix.com/media/2009/04/12/bugs-bunny-last-supper.jpg

[AliCat]

Let's Celebrate!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-4lLhvMOeI&feature=related

Michael Jackson - Pepsi Commercial Bad Era (FULL version!) HQ

[Hess]

Pepsi should send these commercials again.

[bluetopez]

MJ had the best Pepsi commercials of them all in my opinion!

[Ashtanga]

http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Jackson_popcorn.gif

[madmijack]

http://www.sdilej.eu/pics/cd14da5c75469a377463ad82d1c60277.jpg

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/7cbc3a69jw1dsao2wlp4tj.jpg

http://www.sdilej.eu/pics/ab4d9224c6701ca47d95d09b60ce4fb0.jpg

[Ashtanga]

http://www.sdilej.eu/pics/cd14da5c75469a377463ad82d1c60277.jpg

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/7cbc3a69jw1dsao2wlp4tj.jpg

http://www.sdilej.eu/pics/ab4d9224c6701ca47d95d09b60ce4fb0.jpg

:o



http://www.hornedhalo.org/images/kermit.gif

[mkgenie]

It's going wild in China

Shanghai and many cities have seen this Bad 25 can on shelves

Fans flocked to buy this and the cans were sold out quickly!!!!!


http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950511l1drbegvv7erevx.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095052rhwmx88uodndcrz8.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095051mgo2nhzjkbk4a44o.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950519tw59rb3ej4quc51.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095051yuz6b8n74la8lxqx.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095050124z1ujicjh1cz6c.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/102017i3gqpj7z97pv6qm3.jpg

[mkgenie]

Let me give you a big design image without watermark

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/25/003741u33bs6buvuq5sd5g.jpg

[earthlyme]

^ Thankyou so much for the updates and pictures. I cant wait till' they bring it to the US! :heart:


L.o.v.e.
Romi

[Lucilla]

Let me give you a big design image without watermark
So cool :happy:
Thanks for posting!

[qbee]

Thank you Mkgenie for the clean design and for all you do :flowers: Much appreciated

[Gold Pants Girl]

Thanks for all the pics! Any Chinese fans wanna sell me some cans?

[Ashtanga]

It's going wild in China

Shanghai and many cities have seen this Bad 25 can on shelves

Fans flocked to buy this and the cans were sold out quickly!!!!!


http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950511l1drbegvv7erevx.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095052rhwmx88uodndcrz8.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095051mgo2nhzjkbk4a44o.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950519tw59rb3ej4quc51.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095051yuz6b8n74la8lxqx.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095050124z1ujicjh1cz6c.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/102017i3gqpj7z97pv6qm3.jpg

Let me give you a big design image without watermark

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/25/003741u33bs6buvuq5sd5g.jpg

http://www.hornedhalo.org/images/kermit.gif

[morinen]

Forget the cans, I want a doll like that!!

[Jackson Rules]

Pepsi Italia Customer Service answered...

"For now, the limited edition is only confirmed for the U.S. market, the marketing in other countries is still being defined."

[Pentum]

How come I can't find contact info to Pepsi Norway? lol

[bobmoo79]

It's going wild in China

Shanghai and many cities have seen this Bad 25 can on shelves

Fans flocked to buy this and the cans were sold out quickly!!!!!


Thanks for the update and extra pictures mkgenie.
Do you know why Pepsi have commenced marketing the BAD25 project BEFORE the project has even been announced? Doesn't it seem strange? It seems inefficient to me - I would have thought they would wait until BAD25 (e.g. album/DVD/bluray) was on the shelves before launching the Pepsi cans.
How long will Pepsi run this promotion in china?

[T.N.A.]

How come I can't find contact info to Pepsi Norway? lol

Don't they have a facebook account or an official website?

[mkgenie]

Thanks for the update and extra pictures mkgenie.
Do you know why Pepsi have commenced marketing the BAD25 project BEFORE the project has even been announced? Doesn't it seem strange? It seems inefficient to me - I would have thought they would wait until BAD25 (e.g. album/DVD/bluray) was on the shelves before launching the Pepsi cans.
How long will Pepsi run this promotion in china?

It's very strange
No one announced the Bad 25 can
It just happened.

No promotion yet. I first thought some cans were leaked to the market before the announcement
But, more and more supermarkets put this on shelves.....and many staff workers didn't even know it is Michael Jackson cans. They just thought it is another new package.

I have contacted Pepsi China. Beijing headquarter said they didn't know, they said it should only be for the US.

Some Chinese cities' Pepsi distributors informed me there was a plan in secret, some said they would unveil it in mid-May.

I wrote to the Estate, and they didn't give me a clear answer.

It's a mess. but more and more fans found and bought the cans in China.

[ivy]

Apparently the cans aren't supposed to be out yet. For some reason the cans are out early in China.

[Memefan]

Apparently the cans aren't supposed to be out yet. For some reason the cans are out early in China.

A test run?

It is strange that...I cannot understand what Pepsi China rep said the cans were only for the US when they are being sold in his own country.



I have contacted Pepsi China. Beijing headquarter said they didn't know, they said it should only be for the US.

Hmmmm the cans had chinese characters on them. So they were planned for China.

Color me confused


Some Chinese cities' Pepsi distributors informed me there was a plan in secret, some said they would unveil it in mid-May.

Not anymore.

[myosotis]

Forget the cans, I want a doll like that!!

Does anyone know if the doll is part of the promotion? Is this a 'China only' doll?

[Annita]

Pepsi Deutschland
Hallo liebe Michael Jackson Fans, wir bewundern euer Durchhaltevermögen und sind wirklich beeindruckt! Wir arbeiten auf Hochtouren an einer Möglichkeit, euch mit den coolen MJ-Dosen zu versorgen. Bitte habt noch etwas Geduld! Sobald es Neuigkeiten gibt, erfahrt ihr sie hier auf Facebook! Liebe Grüße, euer Pepsi Facebook Team

https://www.facebook.com/pepsi.de

Pepsi Germany
Dear Michael Jackson fans, we admire your perseverance and are really impressed! We are working out on an opportunity to provide you with the cool MJ-cans. Please be patient! When there are news, you learn it here on Facebook! Best wishes, your Pepsi Facebook Team

[Memefan]

Pepsi Deutschland
Hallo liebe Michael Jackson Fans, wir bewundern euer Durchhaltevermögen und sind wirklich beeindruckt! Wir arbeiten auf Hochtouren an einer Möglichkeit, euch mit den coolen MJ-Dosen zu versorgen. Bitte habt noch etwas Geduld! Sobald es Neuigkeiten gibt, erfahrt ihr sie hier auf Facebook! Liebe Grüße, euer Pepsi Facebook Team

https://www.facebook.com/pepsi.de

Pepsi Germany
Dear Michael Jackson fans, we admire your perseverance and are really impressed! We are working out on an opportunity to provide you with the cool MJ-cans. Please be patient! When there are news, you learn it here on Facebook! Best wishes, your Pepsi Facebook Team

Wow....I can't believe MJ fans have been pestering Pepsi.

Great job guys. **thumbs up**

[toivonen93]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389757_405311559500707_100000655984303_1253462_125 0519873_n.jpg

[bobmoo79]

Pepsi Deutschland
Hallo liebe Michael Jackson Fans, wir bewundern euer Durchhaltevermögen und sind wirklich beeindruckt! Wir arbeiten auf Hochtouren an einer Möglichkeit, euch mit den coolen MJ-Dosen zu versorgen. Bitte habt noch etwas Geduld! Sobald es Neuigkeiten gibt, erfahrt ihr sie hier auf Facebook! Liebe Grüße, euer Pepsi Facebook Team

https://www.facebook.com/pepsi.de

Pepsi Germany
Dear Michael Jackson fans, we admire your perseverance and are really impressed! We are working out on an opportunity to provide you with the cool MJ-cans. Please be patient! When there are news, you learn it here on Facebook! Best wishes, your Pepsi Facebook Team

It's a pity Pepsi UK aren't considering bringing the cans to the UK. They just shut me down with a definitive confirmation that the cans won't be sold here. :angry:

Does anybody fancy spamming them until they change their mind??
:cheeky:


http://britvic.custhelp.com/app/ask

[myosotis]

It's a pity Pepsi UK aren't considering bringing the cans to the UK. They just shut me down with a definitive confirmation that the cans won't be sold here. :angry:

Does anybody fancy spamming them until they change their mind??
:cheeky:


http://britvic.custhelp.com/app/ask

Wow, that seems a bit ridiculous, as MJ sold almost a million tickets to the O2....they can't say there aren't enough fans here....Oh wait, (light dawns) I bet it's to do with the Olympics!
Isn't coca cola a London Olympic partner...I think a lot of outlets are going to be concentrating on Coke for that reason.....???

Oh well e-bay it is, then!

[bluetopez]

What was those MJ dolls about? Who took those pics? O_o

[bluesky]

Pepsi is also prepping a 25th-anniversary campaign in mid-May for the rerelease of Michael Jackson's "Bad" that will include a series of remixes from superstar DJs like Skrillex, Diplo and A-Trak. The exclusive tracks are set to be accessed through a special Pepsi-can promotion where fans can scan a code with their phone to hear a song. (Cooper calls the strategy SoLoMo, or Social/Local/Mobile.)

http://www.billboard.com/news/pepsi-teams-with-nicki-minaj-preps-michael-1006917152.story#/news/pepsi-teams-with-nicki-minaj-preps-michael-1006917152.story

[sugarcookies]

YASS some Dubstep Bad!!!

[bluetopez]

Don't like that idea about using phones.

[sugarcookies]

Me either @bluetopez I don't have a celly and I know i'm not the ONLY one...

[ExoticPrincess]

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950511l1drbegvv7erevx.jpg

Well, just gimme this doll already!:wub:

And let me just say that, hopefully that any misteps that have occured so far gets nipped in the bud and the plans that have been set for the Bad25 promotion go on as planned. This could be good!

[Memefan]

My QR reader is ready

Bring it Pepsi!!

[Ashtanga]

http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Jackson_popcorn.gif

[ADKIc3mAnX]

Pepsi has unveiled a new multiyear global marketing campaign, complete with a new tagline -- "Live for Now" -- and commercials featuring the biggest names in music. First up in the campaign is Nicki Minaj, whose 2010 single "Moment for Life" acts as soundtrack for the ad, out May 7.

It's a deal that will make Minaj a worldwide spokeswoman and also give her enough fodder to fuel two songs' worth of material on her sophomore album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.


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"Nicki has momentum. She's a maverick," Frank Cooper, PepsiCo chief marketing officer of global consumer engagement, told Billboard in this week's cover story. "She represents the kind of artist who's in the moment, making things happen on her own terms."

Pepsi is also prepping a 25th-anniversary campaign in mid-May for the rerelease of Michael Jackson's "Bad" that will include a series of remixes from superstar DJs like Skrillex, Diplo and A-Trak. The exclusive tracks are set to be accessed through a special Pepsi-can promotion where fans can scan a code with their phone to hear a song. (Cooper calls the strategy SoLoMo, or Social/Local/Mobile.)

Jackson, of course, famously struck a ground-breaking, multifaceted endorsement/sponsorship deal with Pepsi in 1983, and was also infamously burned by an accidental fire during a 1984 commercial shoot.

And, coming later this year, is an initiative that Cooper believes will make Pepsi a "major player in the music ecosystem," one that has already led to discussions with heavy-hitters like Warner Music Group chairman/CEO of recorded music Lyor Cohen, Interscope Geffen A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine and Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge.

Though Cooper's unable to talk specifics, what he is able to say suggests that Pepsi is looking to partner with labels in a major way: "The industry has certain market failures and structural gaps, so we're looking at how we might fill those, and see how those will open up opportunities to generate some revenue [for the industry]."

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Source: http://www.billboard.com/news/pepsi-teams-with-nicki-minaj-preps-michael-1006917152.story#/news/pepsi-teams-with-nicki-minaj-preps-michael-1006917152.story

[ConservativeMind]

Thanks for posting.. So if the ads are coming out in Mid May then maybe we will get BAD 25 sometime in June or July?
If Sony and the Estate where smart they would gear up for an unreleased single and get it ready to launch.

:)

[IvoDT]

I know this is offtopic and all, but SERIOUSLY, Nicki Minaj? LMAO!
I fear the world isn't able to appreciate real music anymore these days.

[MJ_Jordan]

Those pepsi cans look sweeeeet!

[Snow White luvs Peter Pan]

^^ I totally agree on the comment about Nicki Minaj, :wff2:!


I really don't get why many fans are against this commemorative cans spreading aggressiveness about it! When Michael decided to cancel the Dangerous Tour his contract with Pepsi and association ended, at the end of the tour the contract concluded because that was the way it was arranged. Pepsi didn't drop him due to the allegations, aren't I right!?

I really wish Pepsi Mexico is considering to sell the can, they don't know if it'll be sold yet! I just know many of us are pushing on fb, I hope it works! :D :pth:

That doll is cute but his hair is kanda odd... :wub:

[Ashtanga]

:shifty:

[ivy]

Posted on Lipstick Alley. Do not know the source or if it's legit or not (fan made).

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m37nzqXeDh1r11z1to1_500.jpg

[Lari]

^ Hmmmmm... in Portuguese? As far as I know it won't be released in Brazil, so I think that's fake...

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

^ Hmmmmm... in Portuguese? As far as I know it won't be released in Brazil, so I think that's fake...

How about Portugal or Angola?

[T.N.A.]

How about Portugal or Angola?

I doubt Angola will get the cans, maybe Portugal?

[toivonen93]

Do you guys think that Sweden will get the cans? ^^

[T.N.A.]

^^I have no idea. Try contacting Pepsi Sweden on their facebook, if they have one. Maybe they'll respond.

[xthunderx2]

I really am kind of excited about this..i am so glad that they are celebrating Michael and Bad 25 years later. what else makes me happy is that I work in a supermarket so I will see thousands upon thousands of these cans go by me ...now THAT is a reason to smile!! :D

edited to add....I wonder if they will have commercials on tv advertising like they did in the 80's...it would be exciting to see footage of Michael...i remember when commercials came on back then...I use to get so excited...lol

[mkgenie]

I‘m told by a Pepsi source, that BAD 25 Pepsi can will have a TV comercial.

[earthlyme]

^Thankyou :)

[xthunderx2]

Thank you for this information...I am so excited..I just cannot stand it...wooohooo.....:)

[Arklove]

I'm assuming that if the US gets the cans, then Canada will too...Hopefully :D

[Lari]

How about Portugal or Angola?

Angola... not likely. And I know "Edição" is not spelled like that in Portuguese from Portugal, so it has to be Brazil.



EDIT: I just got a confirmation on Facebook from a brazilian board saying that it is indeed fake, made by a brazilian fan.

[toivonen93]

Chinese Pepsi Cans - posted by Mkgenie

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950511l1drbegvv7erevx.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095052rhwmx88uodndcrz8.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095051mgo2nhzjkbk4a44o.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/0950519tw59rb3ej4quc51.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095051yuz6b8n74la8lxqx.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/095050124z1ujicjh1cz6c.jpg

http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/data/attachment/forum/201204/30/102017i3gqpj7z97pv6qm3.jpg




If the cans come to Sweden, I will buy like 100 of them.. lol! :D

[bobmoo79]

I‘m told by a Pepsi source, that BAD 25 Pepsi can will have a TV comercial.


Now I'm even more annoyed these won't be available in the UK! :mat:

[T.N.A.]

I'm assuming that if the US gets the cans, then Canada will too...Hopefully :D

True. I also imagine that since they're supposedly coming to Romania too (kind of doubt it, but still), they should also come to major European countries such as Germany or France. Especially since Michael has a lot of fans in those two countries.

It would make sense that if the cans would come to the little and unknown Romania from the forgotten Eastern Europe, they'd probably come to Germany or France too.

If not, then f*ck logic...

[katrine]

Now I'm even more annoyed these won't be available in the UK! :mat:

Me 2!!! Stupid UK - Off to pester Pepsi UK devision, see if we can get some of the cans our way!!

[Arklove]

True. I also imagine that since they're supposedly coming to Romania too (kind of doubt it, but still), they should also come to major European countries such as Germany or France. Especially since Michael has a lot of fans in those two countries.

It would make sense that if the cans would come to the little and unknown Romania from the forgotten Eastern Europe, they'd probably come to Germany or France too.

If not, then f*ck logic...

Yeah, you would think :scratch: I'm almost positive they'll come to Canada too, since we get pretty much the same thing as the US...Usually lol

I don't even like Pepsi that much :rofl: Well, I do like it, but I don't really drink much pop in the first place....But I'd definitely buy these :D

[Bubs]

Now I'm even more annoyed these won't be available in the UK! :mat:

I suppose if the cans won't be available in UK, then we won't get them in Ireland either?

[BUMPER SNIPPET]

Do you guys think that Sweden will get the cans? ^^
We should send an e-mail to Bruce and ask him if he's gonna get those cans.

[mjchris]

Obvioulsy the European-Football-Championship is the reason. Pepsi in Germany will have Podolski, a German football-player on his bottles. So I think in Europe many countries will have their top-players on the cans or bottles.

Austria will have the MJ-Pepsi-theme on 0,5, 1,0 and 1,5 Pet-bottles. But Austria is not a football-country.

lol. austria is a football country. its the same if i would say germany is not a ski/winter country.

[toivonen93]

We should send an e-mail to Bruce and ask him if he's gonna get those cans.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxevxdVjxX1qktszu.gif

[xthunderx2]

Yeah, you would think :scratch: I'm almost positive they'll come to Canada too, since we get pretty much the same thing as the US...Usually lol

I don't even like Pepsi that much :rofl: Well, I do like it, but I don't really drink much pop in the first place....But I'd definitely buy these :D

thats ok if you don't drink the soda...I dont drink it either...however..I WILL be buying multiple cans of it...:D LoL

[~Lindsey~]

Okay, how do we get onto the UK pepsi division, I know its the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics but ya know he wears a crown so should fit right in.

[mjchris]

Was it good?? I always wondered what it tasted like. Did it taste like today's energy drinks?

http://mjcollector.webs.com/mystery_back.jpg
http://mjjgallery.free.fr/history/photoshoots/misc/032.jpg


I drank it. In holland the can was for sale at almost every grocery store. It tasted like peaches with bubbles. Nothing special though.

i also bought it in 1997. wow 15 years ago. i still have all the cans add home. a must have collector.
i never forget how it taste.
for me also like peaches, but a mixture of of peaches and raspberry. absolutely not a natural taste. something like Red Bull. but in another taste (peaches & raspberry, and a lot lot dioxide)
but the raspberry is in real fruit tea. and its in real a mixture of peaches, fruit tea, guarana, and caffeine. but u will only taste the peaches and the fruit tea, and very sweet (sugar).

the ingredients are:

water
sugar
acidifier
citric acid (lemon)
malic acid (apple)
peach juice concentrate
calcium lactate
fruit tea extract
magnesium carbonate
guarana extract
caffeine
aromas
vitamin mixture: vitamin C, nicotinamide, pantothenate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, Biotin, vitamin B12
with addition of 7 vitamins, calcium & magnesium

[8701girl]

Originally Posted by GreenEyedOne http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/images/Back2Basics/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3628799#post3628799) Was it good?? I always wondered what it tasted like. Did it taste like today's energy drinks?

http://mjcollector.webs.com/mystery_back.jpg




:o DANGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!! wish i got one of those

[Ashtanga]

http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Jackson_popcorn.gif

[Jackson Rules]

I have one of those MYSTERY Energy Drinks! Never opened :D

[qbee]

From the BAd 25 News only thread


Pepsi brings back Michael Jackson in ads

NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc. is going on a reunion tour with The King of Pop.

The Purchase, N.Y.-based company on Thursday is announcing its deal with the estate of Michael Jackson to use the late pop star's image for its new global marketing push. The nature of the promotion will vary by country, but will include a TV ad, special edition cans bearing Jackson's image and chances to download remixes of some of Jackson's most famous songs.

Pepsi, which first partnered with Jackson in 1983, did not disclose the terms of its deal with the singer's estate.

The promotion is part of a global marketing blitz planned for the year ahead by Pepsi, which is looking to revive its brand and win back market share from The Coca-Cola Co. Next week, Pepsi is also launching a TV ad featuring singer Nicki Minaj and announcing details of its partnership with Twitter to stream concerts online.

Brad Jakeman, Pepsi's chief creative officer, says the broader "Live For Now" campaign was developed over the past 10 months and is intended to amplify the company's longstanding ties with pop culture.

Pepsi has a lot riding on its new push. Although the company has a diverse portfolio of brands including Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats and Tropicana, it's often judged by the performance of its namesake cola. And in 2010, Pepsi was knocked out of the No. 2 spot among sodas in the U.S. by Diet Coke, with Coke remaining in the No. 1 position, according to the industry tracker Beverage Digest.

Last month, Pepsi also reported that volume in its key Americas beverages unit slipped by 1 percent in the first three months of the year.

The Jackson promotion is one aspect of Pepsi's strategy to reverse that slide. Consumers in the U.S. and China will be the first to get a taste of the campaign in coming weeks, which is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of "Bad," the singer's multiplatinum album. The campaign will spread to about two dozen countries by fall.

In the U.S., the company is rolling out collectible 16-ounce blue cans that bear an image of Jackson striking one of his iconic poses. Consumers will be able to scan codes on the cans with their phones to download remixed tracks from "Bad."

In the Chinese market, consumers will also see a TV ad featuring Jackson. Contests will also let consumers win tickets to a Michael Jackson-inspired show by Cirque du Soleil and leather jackets inspired by the singer's style. The global campaign builds on Pepsi's deal with the singer's estate last year to use his image in a commercial that premiered during the "The X Factor" TV show last year.

Although Pepsi is banking on the nostalgia Jackson can evoke, the partnership also resurrects painful memories.

In 1984, Jackson's hair famously caught fire while filming a commercial for Pepsi at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The blaze happened after a spark from a pyrotechnics display landed on the singer's head. Jackson suffered severe burns and many trace his addiction to painkillers to the incident. Pepsi gave Jackson $1.5 million as a result.

Other music partnerships have led to controversy for Pepsi as well. In 2002, conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly ran a segment criticizing Pepsi for an ad featuring the rapper Ludacris. The company pulled the ad the next day, but ran into trouble a few months later when it ran ads featuring Ozzy Osbourne, who is known for peppering his speech with swear words. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons urged a boycott and the issue was resolved after Pepsi agreed to donate $3 million to charity.

The partnership with Nicki Minaj hasn't yet raised many eyebrows, even though her lyrics also contain profanity and sexual content. Jakeman noted that Minaj's song "Moment for Life" was selected for the ad campaign because of specific lyrics that perfectly captured the Pepsi ethos of living in the moment.

At a time when Pepsi is looking to take on a bigger rival, another stanza in the song might have relevance as well: "In this very moment I slay Goliath with a sling...And I will retire with the crown."

It's a message Pepsi could very well be sending to Coke.

http://online.wsj.com/article/APed5df7f7487a4b59a9e6531dd5735631.html