Pepsi
Jamaica has kicked off its new campaign – The Joy of Cola - converging music,
dance and seven limited edition vintage labels in one celebratory narrative.
Manufactured
at the Pepsi headquarters, Spanish Town Road, Pepsi now boasts seven special
labels which serve as mementos for the vintage collection. The classic labels
from 1945, 1950, 1959, 1967, 1971, 1978 and 1991 are honoured through a
contemporary twist on signature retro beats and dance moves that cemented
Jamaica as the reggae capital of the world.
“The Joy
of Cola reminds us of the simple pleasures of having Pepsi and celebrating
life. It resounds with youthful exuberance, reminds us to live for now, embrace
what you love the most, and enjoy the finest qualities that encompass the Pepsi
experience,” said Mitchell Watson, Marketing Manager, Pepsi-Cola Jamaica. “Our
customers will certainly enjoy collecting all seven of the limited edition
labels as souvenirs.”
Watson
continued, “Each of the seven labels is emblazoned with a unique design that
will take you back in time, but you get to enjoy the same great tasting Pepsi
you have come to know and love,” he said. “Our Pepsi is made in Jamaica, by Jamaicans,
to the global standards that have made it the fun, refreshing and bubbly drink
that is enjoyed across the world.”
While the
campaign is in Jamaica for the first time, the original version debuted in 1999
and was successfully replicated in the United States with some of the top
artistes in the country stamping their name on it. Dancehall artiste Busy
Signal is the voice on the new rendition of the signature track, where he
expertly fuses the Jamaican sounds with the Pepsi lyrics in the celebrated campaign.
The Joy of
Cola will take on a series of events across the island, and will also reward
Pepsi fans on social media in the form of Pepsi-branded paraphernalia,
including headphones, speakers, beach towels and t-shirts. “We have some
exciting experiences lined up for our customers. We will be taking over some of
the best retro parties across the corporate area, bringing energy, vibe, and
the ambiance for the ultimate Pepsi fan experience,” Watson said.
