THE COCA COLA COMPANY
By:
Rachelle L Goude
May 27, 2006

Summary of the History of Coca Cola
On May 8, 1886, Dr. John S Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia, USA mixed the syrup that became ‘Coca-Cola'. His friend and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, thinking that the two C's would ‘look well in advertising', suggested the name ‘Coca-Cola'. He wrote the words in his now familiar Spenserian script, and the world's most recognized trademark was born.
Selling his creation from Jacob's pharmacy for five cents a glass, Dr. Pemberton promoted his new product by distributing thousands of coupons that could be exchanged for a complimentary sample. In the first year, he spent $46 on advertising. Pemberton sold the rights for ‘Coca-Cola' to Asa G. Candler who founded The Coca-Cola Company in 1892. Candler was a confirmed believer in the power of advertising. He fervently plunged into the world of mass-merchandising, ensuring the ‘Coca-Cola' trademark was depicted on......

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