Marketing Strategy Analysis of Coca-Cola in China and the United States

Yijie Chen

doi:10.54254/2754-1169/38/20231883

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Chen,Y. (2023). Marketing Strategy Analysis of Coca-Cola in China and the United States. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,38,44-50.

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Marketing Strategy Analysis of Coca-Cola in China and the United States

Yijie Chen *^,1,

¹ Macau University of Science and Technology

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/38/20231883

Abstract

For multinational corporations, marketing is a complex and challenging process. Companies must develop localized marketing methods that consider cultural differences, language barriers, and varying consumer behaviors when conducting business in different countries. As one of the world's largest soft drink manufacturers, Coca-Cola has a significant global market share and a broad consumer base. The company's success around the world is largely due to its different marketing strategies implemented in various countries. This study aims to use the 4Ps model to explore Coca-Cola's marketing strategies in China and the United States and analyze the differences between their strategies. By understanding their approach to market changes and challenges, this study can provide more scientifically effective marketing strategies for Coca-Cola's future development in the Chinese and American markets. This article briefly outlines the soft drink markets in China and the United States, as well as the differing marketing approaches due to cultural differences. Through the use of the 4Ps framework to analyze and evaluate Coca-Cola's marketing strategies, people can understand how Coca-Cola responds to change and challenges. Based on this analysis, the article emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural marketing in the context of globalization. Other multinational corporations can learn from successful brands like Coca-Cola by adjusting their marketing strategies to meet local demand while maintaining brand consistency.

Keywords

Coca-Cola, 4Ps, marketing strategy

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Chen,Y. (2023). Marketing Strategy Analysis of Coca-Cola in China and the United States. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,38,44-50.

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ISBN：978-1-83558-097-4(Print) / 978-1-83558-098-1(Online)

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