History of American ads By: Andrea Dokozić

There are a lot of famous American ads today There are a lot of famous American ads today. But what does their history tell us?

McDonald’s

In the beginning, I should tell you some facts about our friend Mc. 1 out of 8 American workers have been employed by McDonald’s. McDonald’s opens a new restaurant every 14.5 hours. McDonald's restaurants feed 68 million people every day. That's more than the entire population of the U.K! McDonald's makes about $75 million per day. McDonald's used to sell pizza in the 70s. What?

This was the first McDonald’s advertisment. It’s a bit terrifying!

But let’s begin with the history of McDonald’s logos.

Yes, McDonald’s logo has really changed, but since 2003 it looks like shown on the last picture. We are still waiting for the new one and in my opinion it should look like...

...this. Right?

Coca Cola

As I know, Coca Cola is the most popular beverage today As I know, Coca Cola is the most popular beverage today. So, here are some facts. The very first Coca-Cola products contained cocaine — but only around 9 milligrams per glass. The drug was used at the time as a substitute for alcohol and was said to cure opium addiction. But cocaine was removed from Coca-Cola in 1903.

There are only two countries in the world where​ Coca-Cola is not sold: Cuba and North Korea.

Coke owns 20 brands that each generate more than $1 billion in sales per year! Here are all of them.

Mexicans are the biggest drinkers of Coke in the world Mexicans are the biggest drinkers of Coke in the world. On average, each Mexican drinks 745 Coke beverages a year.

When Coca-Cola first launched it was marketed as a nerve tonic that "relieves exhaustion." This ad was published in 1886.

Here is the evolution of Coca Cola’s logos Here is the evolution of Coca Cola’s logos. From the first logo things have changed. A lot.

Pepsi

Michael Jackson, Pink, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, David Beckham and the X factor judges, all these big celebrities have endorsed the brand. Each can of Pepsi contains 8 teaspoons of sugar. It is funny that the slogan of “Come alive with Pepsi” was translated into Chinese meaning “Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave”. PEPSI’S FUN FACTS

The original logo of Pepsi was designed by the founder The original logo of Pepsi was designed by the founder. He used a scribbled, handwritten logo script. From that point, the logo has changed 11 times. The current logo was designed in 2008 by the Arnell Group.

Pepsi Cola cans have also evolved throughout the years.

This was the first Pepsi Cola commercial This was the first Pepsi Cola commercial. And also James Dean first TV appearance.

Pringles

Here are some crispy facts about Pringles. THE MASCOT HAS A NAME.  Here are some crispy facts about Pringles.

This may be the right time to formally introduce yourself to Julius Pringle.

THERE IS A CHIP HIDING IN THE LOGO. While some variations have a normal dot above the “i,” others have a dot in the shape of a chip, just like the Julius Pringle’s mustache. 

THERE are OVER 100 FLAVORS of pringles on the market.

But let’s talk about Pringles evolution now But let’s talk about Pringles evolution now. This is the Pringles’ Red Can Evolution.

And yes, this is Julius Pringle And yes, this is Julius Pringle. The guy on a can of Pringles who has been there well… forever.

Thank you for your attention.