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We're about to take a deep dive into the heart of ethnic marketing using a prime example, Coca-Cola's Super Bowl commercial, America is Beautiful. Coca-Cola, one of the world's most iconic brands, has been at the forefront of inclusive marketing practices. Recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in its global consumer base, Coca-Cola has consistently strived to create marketing campaigns that resonate with people from various backgrounds. Their approach goes beyond merely featuring diverse faces in advertisements and delves into the cultural nuances and the unique experiences of different communities.
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The America is Beautiful Coca-Cola ad first aired during the 2014 Super Bowl. It featured the patriotic song, America the Beautiful sang in multiple languages by people from diverse ethnic backgrounds while showcasing various scenes of American life and landscapes. The advert was re-aired during the 2017 Super Bowl, emphasizing the company's commitment to promoting optimism, inclusion, and humanity. This ad portrays unity through diversity by featuring people from different cultural backgrounds singing a patriotic song in various languages. This resonates perfectly with the idea of leveraging emotions to create connections across cultural boundaries. Absolutely, Tana. The shifting demographics and inherent diversity within ethnic groups are showcased in the ad's diverse cast. This reflects the changing landscape of the US population and the potential of ethnic marketing. The ad presents the complexity of different subgroups within the multicultural fabric aligning with the business case for ethnic marketing. Now consider the economic impact of multicultural markets. The Super Bowl commercial aligns with this point by recognizing the purchasing power of these diverse groups. It emphasizes the connection between societal concerns and brand loyalty, mirroring the idea that brands must resonate with values to succeed in diverse markets.

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Multi-ethnic marketing: Coca-Cola’s “America Is Beautiful”

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