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Ah, Coca-Cola and Christmas—a pairing as classic as milk and cookies. Since 1995, the “Holidays Are Coming” ad has been a festive staple, with its glowing red trucks, cheerful Santas, and nostalgic charm. But this year, Coca-Cola took a bold leap into the future (or maybe the uncanny valley) with an entirely AI-generated version of their iconic ad.

Coca-Cola’s new 16-second ad aimed to modernize its beloved ad with a “diverse” cast, nods to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and generative AI magic. But instead of delivering holiday cheer, it sparked a social media storm. Critics pointed out glitchy visuals (think gliding truck wheels and suspiciously oversized bystanders), and AI’s struggles to create realistic human faces. One scathing review dubbed it “the Nightmare Before Christmas,” as Santa’s face was wisely kept off-screen, replaced by a rubbery hand holding a Coke.

The company claims AI made the process faster and more cost-effective, but at what cost? Creatives in the film and advertising industries argue that the ad feels hollow—a “remix” of a classic, stripped of its human touch. As one critic joked, Coca-Cola’s red might as well be “the blood of out-of-work artists.” Yikes.

What does this mean for businesses—and investors? Coca-Cola’s experiment underscores the growing pains of generative AI in creative industries. While the technology promises efficiency, it risks alienating audiences by replacing the very “magic” that makes art memorable. For startups exploring AI, this serves as a reminder: tools like AI are just that—tools. The most impactful campaigns still require human creativity to strike a chord.

So, as you sip your Coke this season, consider the lessons here. Technology can light the way forward, but it’s the human touch that makes the holidays—and investing—truly magical.

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🌟 Founder Feature

Jane Stoller | Drink Glimmer

On this inspiration behind the company: The idea for Drink Glimmer Wine came about after I started noticing a shift in drinking habits around me. My business partner and I were at a women’s conference, enjoying champagne, and realized that while we loved the experience, we were both drinking less and wanted something more aligned with our new lifestyle. After extensive research into the non-alcoholic and de-alcoholized market, we identified a gap and decided to create a premium, sparkling wine that was alcohol-free yet still luxurious in taste and presentation.

On how trends are changing: The market for non-alcoholic drinks is growing rapidly, and we’ve seen an increased demand for high-quality, alcohol-free options. Younger generations are leading the charge, especially in places like Vancouver, where trends like “zebra striping” (mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) are becoming popular. Large companies like Louis Vuitton are investing in this space, further validating the opportunity for a premium, de-alcoholized sparkling wine like ours.

On traction: The biggest wins so far have come from ensuring that specialty wine connoisseurs give us the stamp of approval, so they’ll carry our product in restaurants. That endorsement carries so much weight, even on our website. When people see that our product is in all these restaurants, it really makes a difference in their purchasing decisions. Feedback from customers has been invaluable as well—it's the most important part of our growth.

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