…Starlight is "inspired by space" has "notes reminiscent of stargazing around a campfire, as well as a cooling sensation that evokes the feeling of a cold journey to space," the company said in a release.
So yeah, maybe s'mores?
Also, it's red. Or in the company's words, "Coca-Cola Starlight combines great Coca-Cola taste with a dash of the unexpected, including a reddish hue."
To this reporter, after tasting a sample of the zero-sugar version provided by the company, that last sentence just about sums it up. The beverage did not taste like space travel or sitting around a campfire. It did, however, taste like a sweeter version of Coca-Cola. And it is definitely red.
Starlight is getting the full Coca-Cola Creations promotional treatment, which includes a digital marketing campaign featuring pop singer Ava Max.
Coke's new marketing strategy
Last year, Coca-Cola launched a new brand platform called "Real Magic." The idea is to take a slightly different approach to marketing Coke — one that tries to reach new consumers by focusing on gaming and music, among other things. Coca-Cola Creations, which will introduce new limited-time "products and experiences across physical and digital worlds," is part of that platform.
"When we launched 'Real Magic,' we wanted to connect with and celebrate the experiences that bring joy to young people today, and that has taken us to an exciting new territory," Oana Vlad, senior director of global brand strategy at Coca-Cola, said in a statement Thursday.
For Coca-Cola, reaching young consumers is essential because interest in soft drinks has been declining for years. Exciting new campaigns and mysterious products could be a way to get potential new customers to pay attention.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/17/business/coke-new-flavor/index.html