Koyoti Small Business Podcast
While Koyoti Inc. is a marketing and design studio here in Toronto, we’re going to try to go beyond our own comfort zone and talk about all elements that pertain to Small Businesses. From social media marketing to book keeping; and from sales to mental health.
Koyoti Small Business Podcast
Yips, Pips, and Yaps - Marketing Gone Wrong: The 349 Incident
Summary
In this episode of the Koyoti Small Business Podcast, Thomas delves into the infamous Pepsi Number Fever campaign, a marketing disaster that led to chaos and riots in the Philippines. The discussion covers the origins of the campaign, the misprint that caused widespread confusion, and the tragic consequences that followed. Thomas emphasizes the importance of clear communication, proper planning, and the lessons small businesses can learn from this incident to avoid similar pitfalls in their promotions.
Takeaways
- Pepsi's Number Fever campaign was a marketing disaster.
- The misprint of 349 led to chaos and riots.
- Clear communication is crucial in promotions.
- Testing processes can prevent major errors.
- Crisis plans are essential for any business.
- Promotions should be exciting yet responsible.
- Customer trust can be easily damaged by mistakes.
- Even large companies can face public relations nightmares.
- Simplicity in rules helps avoid confusion.
- Double-checking details can save a lot of trouble.
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