fischerAppelt / Coca-Cola

fischerAppelt / Coca-Cola

Field
Brand Communications Manager
Year
2015 - 2016
Client
fischerAppelt
Industry
Communication Agency Group
Website

After completing my studies, I joined fischerAppelt, which served as the lead communications agency for Coca-Cola in Germany. Although I was initially brought on in a junior capacity, my role quickly focused on overseeing brand communications metrics for Coca-Cola’s various product launches. The brand was already a household name, but new products like Coca-Cola Life and Fanta Klassik required fresh campaigns to maintain and expand the company’s relevance in a competitive market.

Coca-Cola needed a clear view of how each campaign performed — especially around media coverage, social mentions, and consumer sentiment.

Being fully dedicated to the Coca-Cola account gave me a chance to learn firsthand how global brand guidelines intersect with local market nuances, particularly within the German context.

The Spark

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The Journey

I spent about a year and a half deeply immersed in Coca-Cola’s brand voice and global standards. My key responsibility was tracking and reporting the results of major initiatives like the Coca-Cola Life rollout, Fanta Klassik’s reintroduction, and various other product promotions (including Vio Bio Schorle). I managed the flow of data and feedback between fischerAppelt and Coca-Cola — often visiting Coca-Cola’s Berlin office to coordinate campaign updates and approvals.

By carefully measuring reach, PR activity, and social engagement, we helped Coca-Cola see the real impact of each activation and fine-tune their brand messaging.

Projects at the time included influencer collaborations, celebratory events for brand milestones, and new product launches that sparked lively media discussions. Although my role was not creative lead, I was involved in ensuring that each campaign stayed aligned with Coca-Cola’s strict international guidelines.

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The Impact

Our focused monitoring of key performance indicators helped Coca-Cola’s German division measure the success of its brand expansions. Product launches like Coca-Cola Life gained high visibility, generating significant coverage in mainstream and social media.

Coca-Cola’s continued presence in news outlets and consistent consumer engagement validated our efforts to maintain the brand’s strong standing in the German market.

From a personal growth perspective, working on a global brand taught me the importance of precision, deadline discipline, and clear strategic guidance — even in a highly structured environment. This experience shaped how I approach brand strategy today, showing me the value of precise project management and consistent communication across every touchpoint.

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