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MECCA-COLA: A MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
There is no denying that Mecca-Cola is a political product. Commercially, it’s capitalizing on the growing anti-American sentiment. The interesting part, which probably no one has ever done before, is the fact that the founder is making a political statement as well as embracing others with the same attitude through a consumer product. At some level it looks ironic that an anti-American movement takes form in the very byproduct of American culture; however, this is also saying that not all about America is bad. It’s not the culture that is being fought, but rather the politics. And Mecca-Cola fights by trying to provide conscience to its consumers, to provide meaning in consumerism (“buvez engagé”).
Mecca-Cola was born as a reaction to the anti-American sentiments, and it primarily appeals to consumers who support American brands boycott campaign. Entry consumers are primarily Muslims, with the product first being distributed in “small ethnic shops in Muslim areas”. While Mecca-Cola may continue to appeal to Muslim consumers, its policy to give profits for charity may appeal to other “engaged consumers”.
By positioning itself as the non-American alternative of a cola, Mecca-Cola directly challenged Coca-Cola and Pepsi as the “American products”. However, as in Mathlouthi idealism, Mecca-Cola will keep the focus on providing an alternative cola drinks, not directly challenge those big players as competitors. Now that Mecca-Cola has successfully initiated a new segment of “alternative cola”, its real competitors are the other alternative cola that position themselves as a product for Muslims while also offering corporate social responsibility like Mecca Cola. Among the major competitors are ZamZam Cola, Qibla-Cola, Muslim Up and Arab Cola.
The launch of Mecca-Cola was a success, perhaps because it is providing a fresh alternative to common consumerism, while using political and social charity leveraging advantages. Nevertheless, Mecca-Cola is vulnerable to competition (specific target base, low entry barrier for me-too products), and its positioning appeal may wear out if world politics change. Mecca-Cola could be a sustainable business if it emphasizes on universal values that appeal to a broader, sustainable consumer base, rather than just another Anti-America alternative product.
Mathlouthi and Mecca Cola
Taufik Mathlouthi is a Muslim, Tunisian-born French entrepreneur. His exceptional entrepreneurship mindset, along with his involvement in social issues and a sense of pride for his origins, forms the right chemistry that led to the birth of Mecca Cola.
Mathlouthi is by nature an involved and exploring individual.
Opinions coupled alongside historical accounts provide a lesson demonstrating the truths of Coke’s corporate greed. Elmore’s argument development progresses in a way that the reader becomes furthered dismayed as the history lesson goes on. Coca-Cola ravaged precious water resources in third world countries which eventually resulted in a scale of humanitarian crisis, yet today The Coca-Cola Foundation’s mission statement reads: “…[We have] Committed ourselves to improving the quality of life in the communities where we do business”. Television commercials depicting delight paired with the soft drink, Coca-Cola’s slogan of, “open happiness” along with massive international event sponsorships that universally are recognized currently label the company as having a positive impact in communities. Elmore’s arguments successfully connect the dots, illustrating to the reader on the dissolute framework which held together and lead to the rise in Coca-Cola’s present day
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Coca- Cola has always been popular with America and in the 1950s; it became the main soda to drink during the 1950s and also the golden age for the product. One glass of Coca- Cola was only five cents. The soda was a symbol of social status. If you wanted to be refreshed and satisfied, then you have to drink Coca- Cola. Celebrities, actors, athletes, workers, kids and even Santa Claus had to have Coca- Cola in their hand. With the boom of television in households, Coca-Cola became more popular because of the advertisements contain relaxing and being comfortable with the soda in their hand. It became so appealing that Time’s Magazine stated that, “It is simpler, sharper evidence than the Marshall Plan, or a voice ...
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Coca-Cola HBC has a close relationship with its investors as an important stakeholder to discuss different strategies on water stewardship and anti corruption. Annual assessment of the company’s sustainability performance is provided by Foundation Guile. Coca-Cola HBC is chosen among top three in Europe by analyst regarding investor relations (Coca-Cola HBC Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2011).
PepsiCo discloses their stakeholder engagement as a contribution towards sustainability. As part of the company social responsibility and sustainability strategic planning, the company has put in place strict policies to guarantee a long-lasting relationship with all its stakeholders. According to the company website, ‘PepsiCo has established a strong relationship with NGOs and routinely engage them to leverage their areas of expertise or interest to help shape their CSR processes and tracking methods. These relationships have helped to better identify sustainability priorities that supports both the business model and the expectations of the stakeholders’ (PepsiCo 2013). PepsiCo invests mainly in activities linked to their chain of management, they totally applied Kramer and Porter’s ideas. Porter explains that businesses are socially responsible today because they realized that socially responsible activities build and develop credibility, integrity, and give competitive advantage.
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