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# Life As It Should Be
Coke Zero Slogan

By Bianca | Published 2007-08-09 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-as-it-should-be-coke-zero-slogan
References: [coca-cola](http://www.coca-cola.com)

Coca-Cola has been working hard to put rival [Pepsi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pepsi-zero-sugar) out of competition in the world's soda market. One of their newest products was [Coca-Cola Zero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-challenge), a revamped version of [Diet Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-my-taste-campaign) with sleek silver and black labeling. The company's intent was to target its male demographic who it knew wanted the sugar-free, calorie-free perks of diet sodas without the feminine stigma attached to it.

One of their latest commercials is targeted directly at male consumers. It features a shabby, distraught looking man in a grocery store, his mood obviously low. In walks his ex-girlfriend with her hunky new beau at her side. Just as his world is about to collapse around him, he takes a swig of the Zero, and suddenly his ideal life flickers before him. After his "taste of life as it should be" a sexy blonde appears at his side...

Check out the video to see what happens next...!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Revamped-product-marketing:** Opportunity to create new and improved versions of existing products targeting specific demographics.
- **Gendertargeting:** Opportunity to develop advertising campaigns that cater to specific gender demographics and challenge stereotypes.
- **Aspirational-messaging:** Opportunity to promote products by portraying the aspirational lifestyle that consumers desire.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Beverage:** Opportunity for the beverage industry to innovate new drink formulations and market them to specific consumer segments.
- **Advertising:** Opportunity for the advertising industry to develop targeted campaigns that appeal to specific gender demographics.
- **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for the consumer goods industry to leverage aspirational messaging to promote their products and attract customers.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Zero-Sugar Soda Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-challenge.md)
- [Reformulated Sugar-Free Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pepsi-zero-sugar.md)
- [Self-Discovery Soda Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-the-choice.md)
- [Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastes-better-campaign.md)
- [Parody Soda Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-from-artificial.md)
- [Humorous Soda Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-roll-x-zevia.md)
- [Zero-Sugar Carbonated Soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-1.md)
- [Pixel-Flavored Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-zero-sugar-byte.md)
- [Food Pairing Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-with-pepsi-max.md)
