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November 11, 2011

125 Years of Coca-Cola in Atlanta

Not only is Coke celebrating 125 years in 2011, but we are also celebrating 125 years in the great city of Atlanta. We are very proud to still call Atlanta home. Please take a look at this slide show that highlights some of the facts about Coca-Cola and Atlanta throughout the years. Be sure to watch in full screen mode!

May 13, 2011

Vintage Guitar Play by One Night Only

One Night Only A few weeks ago, I gave a tour of the Archives to the British rock group One Night Only (@onenightonly.)  During the tour, their lead singer George Craig loved the Coca-Cola Fender Stratocaster guitar.

When I heard the band would be playing during the employee 125th concert at Centennial Olympic Park on May 7th, I tweeted to the band asking if they wanted to play it, while they replied 'yes,'  It was a surprise to George when he arrived in Atlanta.  Here is what he told me after the concert.

"I first saw the Coke strat when we went on a tour of the archives a few weeks back. I was told the guitar used to belong to or was once played by Eric Clapton, I actually use strats live so kinda jokingly said they should let me use it at the 125th birthday show, I did not really expect anyone to agree but when we got on site for our rehearsal the day before the gig the guitar was there waiting for me! All it needed was a couple of intonation tweaks and a new set of strings and it was good to go.... It actually is a really nice guitar, has some really hot pickups and a great neck, it sounded awesome! I was hoping no one would remember to collect it after the show so I could keep it!"

We will have to see about the 'keep it" part, but boy it looks like if fits him!

April 11, 2011

The Hong Kong 125th Anniversary Time Tunnel

In Hong Kong last week, the Causeway Bay underground railway station platform got a Coca-Cola makeover that covers the walls of the entire corridor. Since it's a pretty long walk alongside the subway walls, MTR train service riders can now enjoy the "time tunnell" that showcases the evolution of Coca-Cola over 125 years. This is only the first phase of the Coca-Cola Hong Kong celebration, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy the photos of the subway station below, and if you are in town, please be sure to check it out. As you can see, the themes are 125 years of refreshment, summer enjoyment, sharing happiness, friendship and open happiness.

Hong Kong Coca-Cola MTR 1 

Hong Kong Coca-Cola MTR 2