# Regional Soft Drink Infographics Thrillist’s Chart Catalogs Every State’s Favorite Soft Drink By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favorite-soft-drink References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366060/Chart-The-Most-Iconic-Soft-Drink-In-Every-State-Of-The-US/) & [thrillist](http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-soft-drink-in-every-state-best-soda-in-every-state) Everyone has a favorite soft drink, but you may find your choice is a common one with those who live around you. The folks at [Thrillist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-breakfast-tea-amber) prove that different soft drinks are more liked in some places than others with this infographic. The chart cleverly depicts popular drink choices in each state on a colorful map. Thrillist decided to create it because, like it or not, “soda is an integral part of American history,” just like the hamburger is. The map is a homage to sodas with intimate ties to different states; some are made exclusively in a state and some are mostly drank by a particular state. According to the infographic, Alaskans love Pepsi, Georgians like [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lime-soda) and Hawaiians love their home-based [Hawaiian Sun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-beverage-menu) fruit-punch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Regional Soft Drink Preferences:** Opportunity for soft drink companies to cater to specific regional tastes by offering localized flavors and marketing campaigns. - **Cultural Significance of Soft Drinks:** Potential for soft drink companies to capitalize on the emotional connection consumers have with their regional soft drink choices and create storytelling marketing strategies. - **State-specific Soft Drink Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for soft drink companies to enter or expand in states where their brand is not dominant and win over consumers with unique regional offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Soft drink manufacturers can use the regional soft drink preferences as a basis for product development and targeted marketing campaigns to increase market share in specific regions. - **Advertising Industry:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to help soft drink companies craft regional storytelling campaigns that resonate with consumers and enhance brand loyalty and engagement. - **Tourism Industry:** Tourism organizations can leverage the cultural significance of regional soft drink preferences to create unique tourist experiences and promote local soft drink brands as signature products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda.md) - [Juicy Better-for-You Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-soda.md) - [Naturally Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-sodas.md) - [Soda-Based Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-sodas.md) - [Canned Soft Beverage Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-soft-drink.md) - [Fan-Favorite Hard Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-mtn-dew-baja-blast.md) - [Youthfully Vibrant Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirinda.md) - [Dirty Soda Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiiz-drinks.md) - [All-Natural Honey-Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fizz-soda.md)