Leland Wykoff Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 This may be hard news for Pepsi to swallow: http://micechat.com/forums/knotts-berry-farm-cedar-fair-parks/174871-Pepsi-looses-cedar-fair-contract-Coke-back.html It appears Coke has won the contract for the Cedar Fair parks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 RUMOR. RUMOR. May be true, may not be. A poster on an Internets site. Please. RUMOR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Just to get the point across what the Terp said.... RUMOR RUMOR RUMOR RUMOR RUMOR. Its hard to understand.. but mabey some will get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 How is the linked information any different than what has been discussed here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The MiceChat poster is also incorrect in his recall of no announcement when SeaWorld parks switched to Coke: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-12-16/business/os-seaworld-Coke-sponsorship-20111216_1_seaworld-theme-parks-jim-atchison-coca-cola No way would something like this be a rumor from Sandusky. The SEC would not be amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 If it is Coca-Cola thank goodness, as my opinion is only DIET Pepsi, and Mountain dew is good at Pepsi, but KNOTTS will have Coca-Cola back, And if Cedar Fair was smart they would bring more Knotts products to the Flag Ship parks of Cedar Point, KIngs Ilsand, and Maybe Candada, The boysenberry icee is incredible! Coca-Cola will be the real deal winner winner chicken dinner of an answer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Wow. Talk about poor grammar. Anyways, this should be taken with a grain of salt. Any fansite could take a wild stab and claim that Cedar Fair execs told them that we are getting Coke or Pepsi. It's a 50/50 chance of getting it right, and I think that's what happened here. Rumor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The apparent source is Jeff Putz of PointBuzz, whose source is a beverage distributor. I don't buy it. Speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 If it is Coca-Cola thank goodness, as my opinion is only DIET Pepsi, and Mountain dew is good at Pepsi, but KNOTTS will have Coca-Cola back, And if Cedar Fair was smart they would bring more Knotts products to the Flag Ship parks of Cedar Point, KIngs Ilsand, and Maybe Candada, The boysenberry icee is incredible! Coca-Cola will be the real deal winner winner chicken dinner of an answer. I've never understood why the CF parks have a certain infamous chicken restaurant rather than something that's a Knott's tie-in. Unique is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I thought this topic was by terpy, but I am fooled. Anyways this must be a rumor, BB1 who takes everything as a grain of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I have noticed that not many places, especially Fast Food, serve Pepsi products. The only ones that come to mind are those owned by Yum. Mexican joints around town are the only sit down joints that have it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpongeBob Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Wow. Talk about poor grammar. Anyways, this should be taken with a grain of salt. Any fansite could take a wild stab and claim that Cedar Fair execs told them that we are getting Coke or Pepsi. It's a 50/50 chance of getting it right, and I think that's what happened here. Rumor. Wow, I didn't know we all had to be perfect around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 All I'm saying is that anyone could have said Coke was coming to FUN in 2012, and that's what I believe happened with the kid on MiceChat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The MiceChat poster saw it on either PointBuzz or CoasterBuzz. Both are run by Jeff Putz, who posted the threads. He claims his source is a low level employee at a beverage distributor. This is the type of information that could potentially affect the stock of Pepsi and Coke. I'd be stunned if the Ouimet administration couldn't keep it quiet until publicly properly disclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I'm not one to question Jeff, but I'm not buying it. I find it funny how for years Jeff has ridiculed people who posted rumors on his site's from not credible sources, but now he is doing the same thing. Low level beverage distributor = Lemon Chill guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Do they have a dippin dots guy working for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Maybe Jeff was recently hired by Dippin' Dots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Wykoff Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 "One of the studies included in Rumor Psychology surveyed public relations professionals from Fortune 500 companies about the veracity of organizational or workplace rumors from their own experience. The authors found that most workplace rumors are 95 percent accurate." That comes from an article exploring the veracity of rumors (as distinguished from gossip). Many studies report similar findings. If The Interpreter is correct and this information first came from Jeff Putz at CoasterBuzz and/or PointBuzz it would tend to be a more reputable source than some kind of gossip. Watching the Putz video interview with CEO Ouimet it seems clear he is well connected and may have had confirmation or heard this from multiple sources ( I am not suggesting he heard it from Ouimet). Given changes in the corporate sponsorship recruitment, I would be surprised if FUN was not looking to best the beverage contract. Parks possess an asset which can be exploited in selection of products such as soft drink vendors--the concept of the power/value of product introduction to captured audiences. Essentially a park can "force" a consumer to try a different product. This is why drink companies are so eager to sign amusement parks. They can introduce new product whilst at the same time locking out competitors opportunities for product introduction. It is knowledge of this value which allows a park to effectively push for lucrative contracts. One can seriously doubt former management at Cedar Fair fully understood this dynamic or viewed it as an asset. Considering the package of information available I judged this rumor may possibly be true. That is not to say my judgement is correct. Soon enough we will know. Here is the link to the report on the study quoted above: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/54454.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 But Jeff cited his source, a low level beverage distributor. He did not say the source was internal to Cedar Fair. I wonder if the contract has even been awarded as of yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Mine is still a rumor too, i'm for Coke over Pepsi. I wonder if a PR guy from a CF theme park might know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Mine is still a rumor too, i'm for Coke over Pepsi. I wonder if a PR guy from a CF theme park might know? If he does, he ain't talking. Those who talk do not know. Those who know do not talk. Or something like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaoskat Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I will say we were at CP this weekend, and did notice that they were selling their Snoopy and Woodstock Cups for $9.20 buy one get one free AND FREE refills all day on day of purchase!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Pepsi still doesn't have an answer to Coca-Cola's Freestyle machine, so a Pepsi contract would be a downgrade at least for KI. These things seem to increase soda revenue, so I'd imagine they are a huge selling point. Revenue aside, there could be some bias away from Pepsi with Cedar Fair's new multi-generational marketing. Historically, Coke's marketing has targeted a wider range of ages than Pepsi's, so perhaps it would tie in better with "Thrills Connect". It's been years since I've consumed a carbonated beverage, so I really don't care which brand of sugared syrups flow into the parks. (Although the Freestyle machines do make really nice chilled water dispensers.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Was Kings Island the only Cedar Fair park to receive Coke Freestyle? Those machines can't be cheap, especially for only one year across five parks (if Cedar Fair were to sign a contract with Pepsi). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Wykoff Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 ICEE extended beverage contract announced: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cedar-fair-announces-extended-partnership-with-the-icee-company-at-parks-nationwide-174753941.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 How long before we see a similar announcement for the soft drink provider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 "We are very excited to extend our relationship with The ICEE Company," said Bob Wagner, Corporate Vice President, Strategic Alliances. "ICEE is a brand all of our guests enjoy and we are thrilled to extend a long-term agreement with them." PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1qokm) I can't seem to enjoy an ICEE at the park when I just forked over about $10 for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 "We are very excited to extend our relationship with The ICEE Company," said Bob Wagner, Corporate Vice President, Strategic Alliances. "ICEE is a brand all of our guests enjoy and we are thrilled to extend a long-term agreement with them." PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1qokm) No matter how good they taste, I can't seem to fork up north of $7 for an ICEE, much less enjoy it after my wallet is drained. I much prefer the Speedway equivalent just outside the park. Especially when it's 99¢ for 44oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hows lumosity gonna work now its says lumosity powered by Pepsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 If they change to Coke (*RUMOR*) they will have to make a new generator that runs off Coke. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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