This presentation summarizes the marketing war between Pepsi and Coca-Cola in Vietnam in the 1990s. In the first section, it explains how Pepsi initially beat Coca-Cola by being the pioneer in Vietnam, giving them advantages over the late-arriving Coca-Cola. Pepsi also understood local tastes preferred sweeter drinks and organized popular local events. The second section discusses the challenges Coca-Cola faced in overcoming Pepsi's strong distribution and brand recognition. Coca-Cola partnered with local retailers and sponsored music festivals to appeal to youth. The final section notes the key lessons of developing strong distribution channels and having a deep understanding of local customers.
3. OUTLINE:
outline
1.How Pepsi beat Coca-Cola
inVietnam in 90s ?
2.How did Coca-Cola overcome
challenges?
3.What can we learn from this war?
4. 1. HOW PEPSI BEAT COCA-COLA
IN VIETNAM IN 90S ?
There are 3 reasons:
Reason 1: Pepsi is the pioneer
in Vietnam.
Reason 2: Disadvantages of
the late comer: Coca-Cola
Reason 3: The Pepsi Company
had a deep understanding of the locals.
5. 1. HOW PEPSI BEAT COCA-COLA
IN VIETNAM IN 90S ?
Reason 1: Pepsi is the pioneer in Vietnam.
6. Reason 1: Pepsi is the pioneer in Vietnam.
The best
brand
names
High quality
products &
good services
Special
offers
Win the
market
Pepsi set up distribution channels throughout Vietnam.
8. 1. HOW PEPSI BEAT COCA-COLAIN VIETNAM IN 90S ?
Reason 2: Disadvantages of the late comer: Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company penetrated Vietnam market
legally after few years.
At the end of the 90s, Coca-Cola and Pepsi war broke out
in Vietnam
When Pepsi penetrating
Vietnam market
Situation
Our laws for
foreign
businesses
- Small market players with
low capital investment &
poor technology
Pepsi became the first
market leader easily.
-quite simple
When Coke penetrating
Vietnam market
-The enemy (Pepsi) had
built up strong
distribution channels
throughout Vietnam.
-more powerful
9. 1. HOW PEPSI BEAT COCA-COLAIN VIETNAM IN 90S ?
Reason 3: The PepsiCo Company had
a deep understanding of the locals.
Vietnamese prefer the sweeter taste
of Pepsi than Cokes.
10. Reason 3: The PepsiCo Company had
a deep understanding of the locals.
The Pepsi Company organized an event called
Fun day of football
Slogan "Drink Pepsi to
support Vietnam National
Football team on the
international arena.
increase its sales easier
improve customer
relationships
develope the companys
image .
11. Reason 3: The PepsiCo Company had
a deep understanding of the locals.
Pepsi and Coca-Cola planned to attract more
customers with big prizes.
The PepsiCo Company
Drink Pepsi to win
a Honda motorbike
Practical, suitable
The Coke Company
Drink Coke to win
a trip abroad
Impractical, luxurious
12. OUTLINE:
outline
1.How Pepsi beat Coca-Cola in
Vietnam in 90s ?
2.How did Coca-Cola overcome
challenges?
3.What can we learn from this war?
13. 2. HOW DID THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
OVERCOME CHALLENGES?
There are 3 challenges
The PepsiCo
Company
- Vietnamese chose Pepsi
for its familiarity and
good service.
-strong distribution
channels throughout
Challenge 1 Vietnam.
The Coca-Cola
Company
- Coca-Cola still
kept using retail
marketing
strategy
Purposes
-market the taste to
customers
-market its products to
a large number of small
shops with special
offers
create market share.
-vendors pushing
carts is one of the
images familiar to
Vietnamese.
control Coca-Colas
market share.
14. The PepsiCo
Company
- Due to the
commitment with
Pepsi, Co.opMart
couldnt build up
the relationship
with Coca-Cola.
The Coca-Cola
Company
-Cooperation between
Coke and Co.opMart
begins on 1st January,
2013
-umbrellas, cups went
together with its
products as promotion
gifts.
-People like Cocacola certainly
never find its
products in Lottery,
Chicken express,
KFC, Subways
systems.
- In September, 1995:
The Coke Company
decided to form a joint
venture with Chuong
Duong Corporation
Challenge 2
Purposes
-Co.opmart is the
leading
supermarket in
Vietnams Market.
Attract more
customers
Improve
business image
In order to
quickly acquire
critical intellectual
property,
technology, or
resources
otherwise hard to
obtain.
15. The PepsiCo
Company
-sport
sponsorships
Challenge 3
The Coca-Cola
Company
-music festival
sponsorships
Purposes
- Refresh business image
successfully.
-Improve customers
relationships, especially
the young who are
K-pop fans.
Learn lessons from
The PepsiCo Company:
have a deep
understanding and a
suitable practical
marketing plan in
Vietnam
17. OUTLINE:
outline
1.How Pepsi beat Coca-Cola
inVietnam in 90s ?
2.How did Coca-Cola overcome
challenges?
3.What can we learn from this war?
18. 3. WHAT CAN WE LEARN
FROM THIS LONG-LASTED WAR?
Strong
distribution
channels
A deep understanding
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attract more customers.
Send out or communicate your brand or businesss
message to your target market effectively.
Increase sales easier in a smart marketing way.
Improve your customer relationships.