Coca-Cola and Pepsi
In the field of marketing competition is rivalry between companies selling similar
products or services with an aim of attain a certain set objectives. These objectives include
revenue, profit and market share growth. Completion in the market is very essential since it
motivates competing companies to increase sales volume mainly by utilizing the four
components of the market mix. To know and understanding market competitor is a crucial step in
designing the best marketing strategy. For instance, coca-cola and Pepsi are two biggest soft
drinking firms which have been in competition for market penetration, product development and
geographic expansion through unique marketing strategies.
Changing environment has seen coca-cola and Pepsi Company put up with various
internal and external forces that exert pressure on their operations. Internal environment forces
include factors which are within the organization; they can be controlled and managed by
management for the benefit of the company. On the other hand, external environment forces
consist of forces that are beyond the company direct control such as economic and social
conditions.
To create awareness about coca-cola products with a short run or long run goal of
increasing sales the company use different strategies. Middlemen and retailers are provided with
free samples and incentives with an aim of attracting them. In addition, Coca-Cola has more and
different products that are essential in expanding their market share. Pepsi on the other hand use
celebrity and scholarships to reach the young generation in the market. However, it also uses
similar promotion policies like coca-cola to increase it sales.