Pepsi introduces new slogan and changes tack on celebs

The advertising, created by long-time agency BBDO New York, pushes Pepsi as the ideal drink to have with food. The advertising does feature one celebrity, the US comedian Dave Chappelle, who has appeared in movies including 'Undercover Brother'. But it is a change from the high-profile celebrity-led campaigns that have seen Beyonce and Britney Spears singing the 'Joy of Pepsi' anthem.

There are three different spots in the first phase of the campaign. "Summer job" shows how Pepsi brings together two young adults who are working in an unglamorous job. Another celebrates the NFL and the American tradition of "tailgating" -- having a party out of the car before a match in the parking lot.

The third spot features Chappelle, who has a few close calls with a robot vacuum cleaner while preparing for a date. The ads are due to break this weekend during football matches, and will also be seen in popular shows and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Dave Burwick, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer of Pepsi-Cola North America, said: "We're always been good at communicating Pepsi's brand image -- spirited, spontaneous, contemporary and exciting -- but now it's time we shine the light on the product itself."

Pepsi is also investing in a large outdoor campaign, which will show foods expressing their love for Pepsi, including a strand of spaghetti lassoing a Pepsi. Radio and online ads will follow.

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