Diet Coke Ads & Slogans

A COMPLETE LIST OF VINTAGE DIET COKE ADS & SLOGANS

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We’ve put together a list of the most famous ads and slogans by Diet Coke over the years.

JUST FOR THE TASTE OF IT (DIET COKE’S FIRST AD)

Diet Coke first ad (Just for the taste of it)
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

In 1982, Coca-Cola’s marketing team came up with their first Diet Coke slogan “Just for the taste of it,” recruiting stars like Candice Bergen to promote the new diet drink.

The campaign was successful.

It helped Diet Coke become one of the most successful diet sodas in history.

JUST FOR THE COOL OF IT?

Diet Coke ad with the slogan "Just for the Cool of It"
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Diet Coke needed a catchy new slogan to match its bold, refreshing flavor.

After a  brainstorming session the marketing team struck genius—"Just for the Cool of It!"

This Diet Coke slogan was chill, ill, def, and fly—everything the young hip crowd of the 80s could dig.

LESS THAN 1 CALORIE!

Diet Coke at with the slogan "Less than 1 Calorie"
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

In 1984, America had a fitness obsession marked by aerobics and Jane Fonda workout videos.

Coca-Cola positioned Diet Coke as a guilt-free refreshment with its “Less Than 1 Calorie!” tagline.

The one calorie-focused messaging helped Diet Coke dominate the diet soda market and become linked to fitness culture.

THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR DIET COKE

Diet Coke Ad with the slogan "The time is right for" diet coke
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Diet Coke came out with its new slogan “The time is right for Diet Coke” in the 1990s—a marketing campaign that targeted young folks through upbeat commercials featuring rollerbladers.

The ads tapped into the optimistic spirit of the era and it helped Diet Coke transform into a billion-dollar lifestyle brand and helped it become the beverage of choice for Gen-Xers.

STAY EXTRAORDINARY

Diet Coke ad with Taylor Swift for its Stay Extraordinary campaign
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

In 2010, Diet Coke pivoted to the millennial-friendly “Stay Extraordinary” campaign, with Taylor Swift as brand ambassador.

The campaign was known for commercials celebrating self-expression.

MARC JACOBS’ PHOTO BREAK

Marc Jacobs' Diet Coke campaign
Source: The Coca-Company

By 2013, fashion designer Marc Jacobs partnered with Diet Coke for a playful collaboration that featured him designing limited-edition bottles.

LOVE WHAT YOU LOVE

Diet Coke's ad and slogan "love what you love"
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Diet Coke reinvented itself in 2017 with its slogan “Love What You Love,” moving away from traditional diet culture messaging.

The campaign resonated with younger consumers.

It transformed Diet Coke into a lifestyle brand.

A 12 OZ FASHION STATEMENT

Diet Coke ad "A12-oz fashion statement"
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

In 2021, Diet Coke came up with the “A 12 Oz Fashion Statement!” campaign, positioning their iconic silver can fashion accessory.

The campaign resonated with style-conscious consumers and infiltrated Hollywood’s elite.

Influencers and celebrities were used in its commercials to get the message across.

JUST BECAUSE

Diet Coke's most recent slogan and ad "Just Because"
Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Diet Coke’s latest campaign was launched in 2022.

It was called the “Just Because!” campaign, featuring playful commercials showing people enjoying the beverage with cute cats and rainbows.

It repositioned Diet Coke as a spontaneous treat for millennials seeking liberation from rules and perfectionism.

It led to increased sales and a renewed brand image.

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