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ATLANTA, July 2, 2008. The Coca-Cola Company's new chief executive officer, Muhtar Kent (L), and investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett (R) hosted a town hall for the Company's associates. Buffet served on The Coca-Cola Company's Board for 17 years and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, is one of its major shareowners. Kent and Buffett discussed with associates the economic factors impacting the world today and what the implications may mean for the Company. download	COCA-COLA RENEWS GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS – ATLANTA, May 20, 2008 – Muhtar Kent, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company guards Special Olympics athlete Freddie McAllister of Fort Valley, Ga. as Timothy Shriver (L), Chairman of Special Olympics cheers them on at the Company’s headquarters. Coca-Cola hosted the Special Olympics International Board of Directors meeting where the organizations announced the renewal of their partnership through 2011 and the election of Coca-Cola executive Brady Lum as President of COO of Special Olympics. Photo credit: Michael Pugh for The Coca-Cola Company. . download

Atlanta, December 6, 2007 -- The Coca-Cola Company announces Muhtar Kent to Succeed Neville Isdell as Chief Executive Officer in July of 2008; Isdell to Remain as Chairman Until 2009 Annual Meeting. Muhtar Kent (l) and Neville Isdell (r). HO Photo: Guerry Redmond/The Coca-Cola Company download	Athens, Greece, October, 24 2007 -- Dominique Reiniche (L), president of The Coca-Cola Company's European Union Group, presents a check for US $2 million to Minoas Kyriakou (R), president of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, to aid in the restoration of its site in Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The site was severely damaged by the forest fires in Greece this past summer. The Coca-Cola Company is the longest continuous supporter of the Olympic Games in a partnership that dates to 1928. download	Ancient Olympia, Greece -- A donation of US $2 million from The Coca-Cola Company will help restore the forest area around the Pierre de Coubertin monument, a tribute to the founder of the modern Olympic Games. The site, on the grounds of Ancient Olympia where the Olympic Games were first held, was severely damaged by the forest fires that scorched Greece over the summer. The Coca-Cola Company is the longest continuous supporter of the Olympic Games in a partnership that dates to 1928. download

Shanghai, China, October 1, 2007 -- As part of a global sponsorship for the Special Olympics, Mr. Muhtar Kent, president and chief operating officer, The Coca-Cola Company (center) presented a check for 8 million RMB (more than $1 million USD) to Dr. Shi Derong, Vice Chairman of Special Olympics China (left) and Tim Shriver, chairman, Special Olympics (right) at a ceremony held before the opening of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. download	New York, September 25, 2007 -- Muhtar Kent, president & chief operating officer, The Coca-Cola Company (L) and the Honorable Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Kamal Nath unveil the Limca Book of Records in New York, NY. download	New York, September 25, 2007 -- Limca Book of Records speakers. (L to R) Dipankar Gupta, Professor Jawaharlal University, India - panelist of the special edition of Limca Book Of Records; Tarun Das, Chief Mentor, CII; Muhtar Kent president & COO, The Coca-Cola Company; Richard Holbrooke, Chairman, The Asia Society; Kamal Nath, Indian Union Minister For Commerce And Industry; Sunil Mittal, President, CII & Chairman & Group CEO Bharti Enterprises and Atul Singh, President & CEO, Coca-Cola India. download
New York, September 25, 2007 -- Felicitation of Sunil Bharti Mittal, Group Chairman and Ceo, Bharti Enterprises (C) with Kamal Nath, Indian Union Minister For Commerce And Industry (L) and Muhtar Kent president & COO, The Coca-Cola Company (R). download	New York, September 25, 2007 -- Felicitation of Naina Lal Kidwai, CEO HSBC Ind. (C) with Kamal Nath, Indian Union Minister For Commerce And Industry (L) and Muhtar Kent president & COO, The Coca-Cola Company (R). download
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Second Life, August 14, 2007 -- Screenshot from "Happiness Factory -- The Movie" download	Atlanta, June 5, 2007 -- Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver (L) welcomes Muhtar Kent (R), President and COO, The Coca-Cola Company, as a member of the Special Olympics Board of Directors at the world headquarters of Coca-Cola in a photograph taken in May 2007. download	New York, May 25, 2007 -- The Coca-Cola Company To Acquire glacéau, Maker Of vitaminwater, For $4.1 Billion -- Sandy Douglas, president and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola North America(L), Mike Repole, glacéau President (CL), J. Darius Bikoff, glacéau founder and Chief Executive Officer(C), and Muhtar Kent, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Coca-Cola Company celebrate Coca-Cola's $4.1 billion acquisition to acquire Energy Brands, Inc., known as glacéau, and its full range of fast-growing, enhanced water brands, including vitaminwater. HO Photo: Michael Pugh/The Coca-Cola Company download
Philippines, February 21, 2007 -- Muhtar Kent (left), president and chief operating officer of The Coca-Cola Company, and Eduardo M. Cojuangco Jr. (right), chairman and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corporation. download	Philippines, February 21, 2007 -- Muhtar Kent (left), president and chief operating officer of The Coca-Cola Company, and Eduardo M. Cojuangco Jr. (right), chairman and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corporation after signing the final documents giving The Coca-Cola Company full ownership of the Philippines bottler. download	Atlanta, February 12, 2007 -- New stop-motion animation NASCAR-themed Coca-Cola ad shows top drivers rewarding fans in memorable ways. Screenshot: Jeff Burton - Driveaway download
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Shanghai, China, October 18, 2006 -- Special Olympics President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Pasternack (left) and Coca-Cola China President Paul Etchells (right) shake hands at the ceremony announcing the extension of the Coca-Cola sponsorship of the Special Olympics in Shanghai, China on Wednesday Oct. 18, 2006. The renewal of the partnership extends their continuous relationship, which began in 1968, through the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. download	Kabul, September 10, 2006 -- Afghanistan President Karzai inaugurates Coca-Cola's Kabul Plant download	Kabul, September 10, 2006 -- Afghanistan President Karzai (center) with Southern Eurasia President, Selcuk Erden (right), and Chairman of the Plant, Mr Habib Gulzar (left) download
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Billboard ad from the new Sprite 'SubLYMONal' campaign download	Billboard ad from the new Sprite 'SubLYMONal' campaign download	The United Nations announced today that The Coca-Cola Company, the world's largest beverage company, has officially joined its corporate citizenship initiative, the UN Global Compact. Coca-Cola Chairman and Chief Executive Officer E. Neville Isdell informed Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the company's commitment to the Global Compact and its ten principles during a meeting at United Nations Headquarters. download
My Coke Rewards launches on 20-ounce packages, with billions more packages to be included later in 2006. Participating in My Coke Rewards is easy. Consumers look for unique codes under the caps of specially marked 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola classic, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, or any other Coca-Cola brand product. download	Diet Coke and Caffeine Free Diet Coke will don a brand new look featuring metallic labels on 20-ounce packages in time for the brand's association with the Academy Awards®, and movie fans will have the opportunity to win star-studded prizes at www.mycokerewards.com selected to commemorate Hollywood's biggest night. download	CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA--NOVEMBER 22-- CEO & Chairman E. Neville Isdell, The Coca-Cola Company (R) and President Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA (L) at the partnership renewal event (Table mountain in the background) signing a football. HO-photo: Michael Pugh download
CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA--NOVEMBER 22--FIRST GLOBAL ("FIFA WORLD CUP™ TROPHY TOUR BY COCA-COLA")--E. Neville Isdell, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company (L) and Joseph S. Blatter, president of FIFA (R) present the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy during a news conference in Cape Town where The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA, football's world governing body announced 11/22 the extension of their long-time association under the new, elite FIFA Partner umbrella. In addition to the ceremonial signing of the partnership renewel, Mr. Blatter and Mr.Isdell disclosed details of the first global "FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola," which will visit 31 cities in 28 nations, beginning in early January 2006. HO-photo: Michael Pugh download	CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA--NOVEMBER 22--FIRST GLOBAL ("FIFA WORLD CUP™ TROPHY TOUR BY COCA-COLA")--E. Neville Isdell, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company (L) and Joseph S. Blatter, president of FIFA ( R) present the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy during a news conference in Cape Town where The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA, football's world governing body announced 11/22 the extension of their long-time association under the new, elite FIFA Partner umbrella. In addition to the ceremonial signing of the partnership renewel, Mr. Blatter and Mr.Isdell disclosed details of the first global "FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola," which will visit 31 cities in 28 nations, beginning in early January 2006. HO-photo: Michael Pugh download	E. Neville Isdell, CEO and chairman of The Coca-Cola Company, Joseph S. Blatter, president of FIFA celebrate the upcoming renewal of their partnership at the SOS children's village in Cape Town South Africa 11/21. During their visit they presented all of the children with soccer balls as a momento of the visit. HO-photo: Michael Pugh download
E. Neville Isdell, CEO and chairman of The Coca-Cola Company, Joseph S. Blatter, president of FIFA celebrate the upcoming renewal of their partnership at the SOS children's village in Cape Town South Africa 11/21. During their visit they presented all of the children with soccer balls as a momento of the visit. In the group picture among the children is also Lucas Radebe, former captain of South African Football National team (wearing Coke cap). HO-photo: Michael Pugh download	E. Neville Isdell, CEO and chairman of The Coca-Cola Company, Joseph S. Blatter, president of FIFA celebrate the upcoming renewal of their partnership at the SOS children's village in Cape Town South Africa 11/21. During their visit they presented all of the children with soccer balls as a momento of the visit. HO-photo: Michael Pugh download	The popular Coca-Cola Caravan -- featuring the image of the familiar Coca-Cola Santa -- is visiting cities and towns across the U.S. this holiday season. download
In-store merchandising to display Coca-Cola holiday packaging includes festive images of the popular Coca-Cola Santa. download	New 2005 Coca-Cola holiday packaging features the popular Coca-Cola Polar Bears, who are also featured in a new commercial. download	Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2005 (Pemberton Place Dedication) -- Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Neville Isdell, The Coca-Cola Company, chairman and CEO, unveil the "Pemberton Place" plaque during a news conference 11/7. "Pemberton Place" is home to The World of Coca-Cola and The Georgia Aquarium. It is named for John S. Pemberton who invented Coca-Cola in 1886. The Coca-Cola Company has dedicated "Pemberton Place" to the people of Atlanta. (HO--Michael Pugh). download
Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2005 (Pemberton Place Dedication) -- Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Neville Isdell, The Coca-Cola Company, chairman and CEO, shake hands after unveiling the "Pemberton Place" plaque during a news conference 11/7. "Pemberton Place" is home to The World of Coca-Cola and The Georgia Aquarium. It is named for John S. Pemberton who invented Coca-Cola in 1886. The Coca-Cola Company has dedicated "Pemberton Place" to the people of Atlanta. (HO--Michael Pugh). download	Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2005 (Pemberton Place Dedication) -- Mr. Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and chairman of The Marcus Foundation (L), Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Mr. Neville Isdell, The Coca-Cola Company chairman and CEO(R) with the "Pemberton Place" plaque during a news conference 11/7. "Pemberton Place" is home to The World of Coca-Cola and The Georgia Aquarium. It is named for John S. Pemberton who invented Coca-Cola in 1886. The Coca-Cola Company has dedicated "Pemberton Place" to the people of Atlanta. (HO-Photo--Michael Pugh). download	August 17, 2005 - Bobby Labonte's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet decked out in custom graphics featuring LeBron James and powerade's new FLAVA23 sports drink on the hood download
August 17, 2005 - LeBron James reads powerade-sponsored "King James" comic with storyline that features James and NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte. download	August 1, Beijing - Standing atop Great Wall, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Neville Isdell and Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, signed the renewal of the longest continuous partnership of the Olympic Games. Starting in 1928, the relationship has now been extended to 2020. Also signing were the 1968 3-time Olympic gold medalist Jean-Claude Killy and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Wu Min Xia. download	President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge, Coca-Cola Company Chairman and CEO Neville Isdell, 1968 3-time Olympic gold medalist Jean Claude Killy, and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Wu Min Xia. download
New Australian Research: Helping Aussie Kids Get Their Active Factor. New research released by the University of South Australia provides critical information about the factors influencing children's activity levels and their involvement in sport and physical activity. This research provides new insights into effective ways to encourage children to be more physically active. download	If you have ever dreamt of racing in the world famous ocean race, the 60th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race or visiting Antarctica, the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation is giving you the chance, as nominations to enter the inaugural Coca-Cola Community Awards. download	ZTV photo of "Big Bro" Mek-Vinai Kraibutr posing as Coke delivery man, as part of Coke PiBig campaign in Thailand download
ZTV photo of "Big Bro" Mek-Vinai Kraibutr leading fans in workout, as part of Coke PiBig campaign in Thailand download	Promotional poster for Thailand's Coke PiBig campaign, starring Mek-Vinai Kraibutr, a popular action hero on the large and small screens, as "Big Bro" download	POWERADE FLAVA23, designed by LeBron James download
POWERADE support the launch of POWERADE FLAVA23 download	Coca-Cola's new high-definition ad sculpture unveiled in New York download	World of Coca-Cola exterior download
Eight of NASCAR's Top Drivers to Run Coca-Cola C2 Cars Over Fourth of July Weekend download	Lance Armstrong stars in new Dasani commercial airing week of June 14 download	Lance Armstrong stars in new Dasani commercial airing week of June 14 download
In Singapore the Sprite poll reinforces the cult appeal and popularity of 50 Cent, whose concert in Europe is the top prize for the winner of the latest Sprite Hip Hop promotion. download	In Lebanon, Coca-Cola Reveals Sprite Award Most Valuable Player Sam Douglas in action. download	Sam Douglas, who was one of eight selected for Sprite MVP award. download
America Idol judge Paula Abdul toasts the launch of Coca-Cola C2 with Don Knauss,(R) president and chief operating officer, and (right) and Javier Benito, (L)chief marketing officer for Coca-Cola North America. Coca-Cola C2, which reaches store shelves in early June, has half the carbs, half the calories and half the sugar of regular colas, but all the great Coca-Cola taste. Advertising for the new soft drink debuts during this week's finals of American Idol. download	4 Teens To Represent Singapore In Portugal For Euro 2004™ download	For the First Time Ever in the U.S., Coca-Cola Integrates GPS Technology into Cans This Summer With Prizes Including Cars, Cash and Other Surprises. download
Coke light and Cleo Magazine partnered for the third time to host the Cleo 'Most Eligible Bachelor' award. download	Coca-Cola will grant four Singapore teens' wishes this May with the Coca-Cola EURO 2004™ Flag Bearers Challenge. download	Neville Isdell greets employees at Company reception, May 5, 2004. download
Boys & Girls Clubs Of America, The Coca-Cola Company And Kraft Foods Launch $12 Million Youth Health & Wellness Initiative. download	Fanta And Co-Promotion Partners Surprise Thai Teens With Extreme Value Fanta Mango Vacation Cards download	Coca-Cola inspires Thai Teens to achieve balance in their lives by studying hard and playing hard during summer break download
At the end of January, Coca-Cola and the Cozumel Seaside Resort in Argentina organized a clean-up day in the beaches and sand dunes surrounding the resort. 150 volunteers covered 2000 meters of beaches and collected 125 kilograms of litter. download	"I Wish," a new ad from Coca-Cola debuts on Tuesday (3/3) during American Idol on Fox TV. The ad, part of the new "Coca-Cola... Real" campaign, features Sharlene Hector, a young, up-and-coming British singer, who sings the classic track, "I Wish," originally recorded by Nina Simone. download	New Coca-Cola... Real campaign ad, "I Wish," shows how one person can help to inspire others and bring people together, simply by sharing bottles of Coca-Cola and expressing her hopes and aspirations in a song. download
In this new ad, NBA rookie LeBron James, enjoys a refreshing Sprite from his personal vending machine, the accessory in his kitchen that most impresses his co-star, new Sprite spokesman Miles Thirst. download	NBA star, LeBron James, greets Sprite's new spokesman, Miles Thirst, who has dropped by for a tour of LeBron's house in a new ad campaign for the brand, which breaks during NBA All-Star 2004. download	In this new ad for Sprite, spokesman Miles Thirst offers his friends an ice cold Sprite while explaining to them that there is nothing better than a refreshing Sprite on a hot day. download
New Sprite spokesperson Miles Thirst explains to his friends why there is nothing better on a hot day than an ice cold Sprite in this new ad which breaks during NBA All-Star 2004. download	In this ad, new Sprite spokesperson Miles Thirst gestures to one of the Sprites he keeps handy in each cup-holder of his movie theatre seat. His philosophy is to always have two Sprites so there is one for him and one for any lovely lady that may sit next to him. download	New Sprite spokesman Miles Thirst's movie-going philosophy is to have a Sprite in each cup-holder of his seat so he has one to share. In this ad, Thirst is faced with a quandary, when two lovely ladies take a seat on either side of him. download
During a tour of NBA rookie sensation LeBron James' house, Miles Thirst, star of Sprite's new ad campaign, admires the most important accessory in the kitchen. download	Coca-Cola Gives Fans A Peek At What Drives NASCAR's Top Competitors - On And Off The Track download	NASCAR drivers reveal competitive nature in Coca-Cola spot. download
Vanilla Coke celebrates romance in Singapore download	Qoo celebrates its first anniversary in Thailand. Qoo has become the most preferred juice brand among Thai teens. download	Westfield Shoppingtowns and The Coca-Cola Company Debut Coca-Cola Red Lounges in Chicago and Los Angeles download
The Bass Museum of Art in Miami, FL unveiled an original exhibition of contemporary art from the collection of the Fundación Coca-Cola España never before exhibited in the United States. Photo: "Pintura i representación delta d'ebre" Photograph, 1989 Artist: Perejaume download	LeBron James Sprite ad download	LeBron James Sprite ad download
Chihuahua dance craze hits Singapore. download	"The Real Thing. Coca-Cola switches on state-of-the-art new sign in London's Piccadilly Circus September 30, 2003." download	Thai teen idol "Pod" Thanachai Ujjin is taking on his first-ever brand presenter role for the new Your World. Your Way. Your Coke. download
Coca-Cola's active lifestyle program, which was launched to 10,000 students and teachers in four schools last month now extends its reach to adults in workplaces. download	Coca-Cola Singapore launches 'Step With It, Singapore!' download	The Cola-Cola Company made a symbolic first shipment of new Diet Coke with Lime from Ft. Lauderdale to New York City aboard Song, Delta Air Lines' new low-fare air service on Tuesday (1/13). The newest flavor of the world's best-selling diet soft drink begins rolling out across the U.S. this week. Loading cases from the first production run into the cargo bin are Song employees (L to R) Freddie Aybar, Mike Hale and Grantly Scott. download
An interactive exhibition in the "Haus der Geschichte" in Germany - is providing visitors with their first opportunity to gain hands-on experience of how the brand Coca-Cola is anchored in society download