So redbull just lost money.

[FrostedNipple]

Last night they gave out envelopes to every student house on campus and in the envelope was a flat pack box. You made it and put it outside waiting for the bullman (pun on milkman) Wake up this morning at 8 and to my surprise 4 cans of redbull at everyone's door. I've had 2 this morning instead of coffee or tea. Will have the other 2 this afternoon i reckon.

Probably am meant to share with my house mates, but i set the box up and i woke up early enough so they don't get nicked (main reason for getting up was a lecture).

Good Morning all, and if i don't see you till tomorrow, good afternoon, evening and night.

 

[Rwac]

Redbull have been marketing directly to university students successfully for many years.

A number of the sports teams at many universities buy Red Bull in bulk.

 

[FrostedNipple]

I'd like to know how redbull have become such a massive company.

 

[Raymond Lin]

I'd like to know how redbull have become such a massive company.

It probably cost them 5p to make a can, next week you'll buy a pack of 4 and they'd made money from you.

 

[int]

I can understand drinking one to keep me up a little longer at night, but how can you have that sickly sweet awful smelling drink for breakfast

 

[Duff-Man]

It probably cost them 5p to make a can, next week you'll buy a pack of 4 and they'd made money from you.

Indeed.

Successful marketing allows them to command extremely high prices. A can of red bull costs at least twice a regular can of soft drink.

 

[bcjames]

I have a friend who works for red bull promotion, area manager or similar. Anyway, he often has a few pallets of red bull delivered for distribution to folks like you via the reps. Of course, a few crates may make there way over here

 

[Kristoph]

Saw a can of Red Bull for £1.75 the other day...

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[Basher]

How did they 'just lose money'?

 

[malfunkshun]

I can understand drinking one to keep me up a little longer at night, but how can you have that sickly sweet awful smelling drink for breakfast

Meh, have you tried the simply cola variety? now that is rough

 

[Dracata]

I'd like to know how redbull have become such a massive company.

Clever marketing and a strong brand are enough for high revenue, which in turn has allowed them to get a finger in many pies (red bull f1 team, for instance).

 

[Wicksta]

You should have nicked all the other cans from everyone else's doors.

 

[Nick1881]

In Prague a friend of mine was charged almost £5 for a can of redbull, someone is making some serious money there.

 

[knowlesy]

why on earth did I ot get this when I was in halls !!! which uni are you in ?

 

[danielmp007]

I'd like to know how redbull have become such a massive company.

Because red bull gives you wings!

What other drink does that? (Not alcoholic)

dP

 

[danielmp007]

You should have nicked all the other cans from everyone else's doors.

+1

dP

 

[PESolution]

Indeed.

Successful marketing allows them to command extremely high prices. A can of red bull costs at least twice a regular can of soft drink.

to be fair, its more like at least 3 times

 

[schumi84]

All you have to do is look at how much you pay for red bull in clubs etc. Is ridiculous really, as i know that obiviously red bull wont get all this extra money, but like said above, the retailers make some serious money on them.

Gets me really ****** off when you go into a club and get charged £4 for a can, when you can get 8 for £5 in the supermarket. Needless to say i have orange juice or lime and lemonade with my vodka when going out (except in Halifax/Bradford where a dble vodka/redbull is £2.95 )

 

[KaHn]

Vod Bull nights at uni were lethal.

KaHn

 

[FrostedNipple]

Just so you know, i went and took 4 cans from someone elses house. Btw, they have lost money, because i've got 8, well 6 now, of their cans, and i've never bought it before ever, and dont plan on starting.