Staff Reporters
Jun 15, 2009

MediaTV: Coke's music strategy

Umut Ozaydinli, global music marketing manager at Coca-Cola, discusses Coke's global music strategy and how it is being introduced to Asia in an exclusive interview with MediaTV.

Ozaydinli, speaking on the back of the Music Matters conference in Hong Kong, describes the ‘Open happiness’ music initiative as “a great way to extend the brand’s story beyond traditional advertising”. His comments follow the launch of ‘Open happiness’ singles in Hong Kong and Singapore. The initiative began in the US, where Coke recruited a series of big-name stars to record a single for it. 

He adds that the scope for tie-ups between branding and music has broadened significantly. “The current changes in the industry are allowing us to form deeper partnerships and create more value. Brands can help music reach new audiences,” he says.


The Hong Kong version of the ‘Open happiness’, single, sung by local pop star Joey Young, can be viewed here.


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