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Coca-Cola's Impact On The Image Of Santa Claus

Christmas is less than two weeks away. While most of us are winding down our Christmas shopping to get ready for the holiday, there's one person who's just gearing up for the big day--Santa Claus.

The sheer mention of his name gives everyone a good feeling that radiates throughout towns and cities around the world. It also conjures up images of the jolly old man in a red coat and pants with a long, white beard.

But it wasn't always that way.

Some early depctions of Santa show a tall and skinny man, or even a scary looking elf. It wasn't until the early 1930's that the the Santa we all have come to know and love was created.

Haddon Sundblom's Perfect Santa Claus

It all began with Coca-Cola's 1931 holiday advertising campaign called "Thirst Knows No Season." The advertising executive working with the company wanted to depict a realistic and symbolic Santa, one that was wholesome and charming.

Enter Michigan-born artist Haddon Sundblom.

Sundblom was commissioned by Coca-Cola to create the ideal Santa. And did he ever.

The Santa Claus he created with oil paints were a huge hit and featured in magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker, Ladies Home Journal, and others. It had such an enormous impact that Coca-Cola commissioned Sundblom to paint Santa Claus for their ads up through 1964.

Coca-Cola Flavors Offered In Vending Machines

Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognizable brands and the leading beverage company for non-alcoholic drinks. It's not surprising that 70% of soda vending machines we manage are Coke machines.

Pepsi and Papa Johns' Super Partnership, Coke's 2016 Holiday Commercial, and more Vending News

From time to time Vending Group scans the headlines of various sources for the latest news in the vending machine industry. From new products to partnerships, our goal is to put a spotlight on valuable information for industry professionals and customers. Here is this week's list:

Usher In The Holiday Season With These Classic Coca-Cola Commercials

With the holiday season officially here, get into the holiday spirit with these classic Coca-Cola holiday commericals. Who remembers these?

How To Create A Company Break Room Your Employees Will Love

The employee break room is an integral part of the modern workplace. Employees spend plenty of their waking hours in the office, and they need a place to go where they can clear their minds for a few moments after a stressful meeting or phone call.

According to a 2014 survey by Staples, 86% of employees feel that taking breaks throughout the workday improves their productivity. The same survey found that 59% suggested that regular breaks increased work satisfaction. Why not provide an environment for your employees that helps foster productivity and happiness?

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We've all been there before. Hungry, thirsty, and in a rush to get back to work or class. There's no time for a full meal, so you settle for a soda and snack from the vending machines in your office or break room. You put some money into the machine, make your selection, and nothing happens.

5 Vending Machines That Sell Travel Items

When you think of vending machines, you probably think about beverages and snacks. Rightfully so: Coca-Cola and Pepsi operate millions of machines around the world. Japan alone has 980,000 Coke machines.

More Cities Approve Soda Tax With Support Of The World Health Organization

It's been a while since there's been much talk about a soda tax, but last week's election has brought it into light again. More cities approved of placing a tax on soda: San Francisco and Albany in California, and Boulder, CO.

Tired After Lunch? Here's Why Plus 4 Tips To Keep You Going

If you find yourself constantly on the verge of falling asleep at work just after lunch, there's no need to worry. It's mostly a result of your body's natural rhythm, although other factors can impact your energy levels. Despite drinking coffee or soda for caffeine for a boost of energy, most people still experience a lull in the early afternoon. Why is that?

Does Seattle Have A Haunted Coke Vending Machine?

Halloween may have passed, but there are still some spooky things out there. Like a Coke vending machine in Seattle that is reportedly haunted.

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