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From: lied@ihlts.UUCP (Bob Lied)
Newsgroups: net.followup
Subject: Re: "New Coke" Alternative
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Date: Wed, 10-Jul-85 19:47:32 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul 10 19:47:32 1985
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> On a news show last night one of those personal note reporters was
> saying that the introduction of the "New Coke" was a very clever
> advertising gimick on the company's part. He was saying that due to this
> change of taste Coke has aquired national attention to its product. Now
> just suppose that they anounce that due to popular demand they will be
> re-releasing the old coke. Their sales would go through the roof. Seems
> like a pretty smart business decision to me.

And today Coke announced that the old formula will be available again as
"Classic Coke."  Due to popular demand.   Do we all feel stupid or what?