# Brand Adoration Coke Facebook Page is Number One After Obama By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-03-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-cola-coke-has-most-popular-page-after-president-obama References: [adage](http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=135238) Although Barack Obama has the most popular [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-the-fanta-1) page, you might be surprised to learn that the second place is not a celebrity, it is [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-carbonated-soft-drink). This is a great example of brand adoration. The coke page was created by Dusty Sorg and his friend Michael Jedrzejewski, huge fans of [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-ai) who were looking for a coke fan group to join. They then decided to create the fan group themselves. The Coke page totals about 3.3 million fans. In appreciation, the two were flown down to Atlanta for a few days of meetings as well as a tour of the World of Coke museum and the company’s legendary archives. “It was a friendly, not heavy-handed approach,” Mr. Jedrzejewski said. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Brand Adoration:** Creating online fan groups and communities around popular brands can cultivate brand adoration and loyalty. - **Social Media Marketing:** Capitalizing on the popularity of social media platforms like Facebook can help companies engage with fans and build a strong online presence. - **Personalized Marketing:** Recognizing and appreciating loyal fans can create a sense of connection and strengthen brand affinity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can utilize social media platforms to foster brand adoration and connect with their consumers in a more personal way. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing agencies can offer services to help brands build and manage their online fan communities. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Companies in the hospitality and tourism industry can engage with loyal fans by offering exclusive experiences and behind-the-scenes tours. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ketchup Obsession Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-has-to-be-heinz.md) - [Branded Soccer Sponsorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-carbonated-soft-drink.md) - [Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-obsessed.md) - [Soda-Flavored Chocolate Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-oreo-cookie.md) - [Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-campaign.md) - [AI Marketing Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-ai.md) - [Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-family.md) - [Bespoke AI-Powered Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke.md) - [Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacolas-marvel-universe-packaging.md)