Pepsinnovation

Diet Pepsi Max Wakes up NYC, the Web

"Wake up people." Glowing brightly in centre of Times Square, Pepsi's latest product is blazing for attention. Diet Pepsi Max has ginseng and even more caffeine (46 mg) than the original cola.

Officially, Diet Pepsi Max has been around since June 1, 2007, but it hasn't become mainstream in the rest of the world yet. Incredibly, the site, www.WakeUpPeople.com has only been live for 56 days ,but it's had 1,460,997,627 “yawns.” Send a customized Yawn-o-Gram to friends, view the photo gallery of people yawning

To beat rivals in the ever-competitive soda market, Pepsi's newest beverage is not only calorie-free and stimulating, but its offers the added benefit of ginseng, a natural energy booster.

Check out some more Pepsinnovation:

Calorie-free Beverages
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new calorie-free beverages with added benefits, such as natural energy boosters.
Caffeine Content
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create beverages with higher caffeine content to cater to consumers looking for more stimulating drinks.
Personalized Marketing Campaigns
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement personalized marketing campaigns that engage consumers and encourage user-generated content, like customized Yawn-o-Grams.

Sectors Adopting This

Beverage Industry
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new beverages with unique ingredients and health benefits to stand out in the competitive market.
Health and Wellness Industry
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products that combine natural energy boosters, like ginseng, with other health-focused ingredients to target health-conscious consumers.
Digital Marketing Industry
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive and personalized marketing campaigns utilizing user-generated content to connect with consumers and drive brand engagement.
SCORE
2.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 20%
Activity 31%
Freshness 8%

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