Video History of Diet Coke Commercials

Diet Coke commercial

After looking at Diet Coke in 1982, I was very curious about the history of the Diet Coke commercial. I set out to find out what exciting adventures, Diet Coke has been on in the last 29 years.

Diet Coke commercial

Diet Coke Commercial History

1982Diet Coke was born (huge launch party on July 4, 1982 with Rockettes and celebrities)

1983

First National Diet Coke advertising campaign

 1986

Commercial with cameos from many celebrities…

1989

George Michael in Diet Coke commercial (remember him?)

1990

Paula Abdul & Elton John Commercial

1992

Batman Returns Diet Coke commercial

1994

Diet Coke began focusing its advertising on women.

1996

Diet Coke commercial with the cast of Friends

1998

Obviously still marketing to women…

2001

(Couldn’t find a 2000 commercial, so we move to 2001) I love seeing the changes from year to year

Diet Coke with Lemon came out this year too.

2002

Really upbeat and a “Do What Feels Good” slogan.

Diet Coke with Vanilla came out this year

 2004

Commercial with Adrien Brody. This is the year Diet Coke with Lime was introduced (one of my favorites.)

 2006 -2007

Light it up is the new slogan

2009

This one is for women’s heart health and features Heidi Klum and the red dress campaign

2010

Diet Coke commercial with the “Stay Extraordinary” slogan. Aired during the Oscars

 2011

Diet Coke becomes the 2nd most popular soda in the U.S. (passing Pepsi). Diet Coke. Another Diet Coke commercial for heart health month with specially designed cans.

We are all getting very anxious here waiting to see what the Diet Coke Birthday Secret Surprise is. Stay tuned and you will find out as soon as I find out (well as soon as I can tweet it out that is.) Anyone want to guess?

Let’s Talk About the Diet Coke Commercial!

Which Diet Coke commercial is your favorite? Are there any awesome ones that I missed? (link to them in your comments)

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