11/12/2025
Throwback Thursday – Pepsi spent $1million dollar on logo redesign. Was it worth it? Let’s Find out.
In 2008, Pepsi revealed a new logo, the logo looked almost the same just a subtle curve change in the stripe which cost them $1million. They got a lot of trolling with people asking “Is this worth $1million?
The design agency dropped a 27 page document explaining the redesign. Shockingly, the document wasn’t talking about Fonts or color theory but Mona Lisa the golden ratio and earth magnetic field.
The internet had a field day mocking Pepsi, people were mocking Pepsi, laughing and using Pepsi to create meme. This generated a lot of conversation and traction pushing Pepsi publicity and brand awareness.
In the end, the $1million Pepsi spend on rebranding was worth it, Brand Marketing design isn’t just about looking good, it’s about sounding deep enough to spark conversation.
Pepsi $1million became a meme, a case study, and an inside joke in ad circles. Branding at scale isn’t just about making sense, it’s about making noise. Sometimes even a tilted stripe can spark a converation and create a movement.