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Pepsi’s ‘Stiiiiing’ shows culture beats branding
Jun 15, 2025
Vinita Bhatia

Pepsi’s ‘Stiiiiing’ shows culture beats branding

By letting a raw F1 moment become a meme, PepsiCo signals a future where culture drives campaigns—not logos.

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