“It is so colorful and it makes me happy.” - Jones Soda
“It is so colorful and it makes me happy.” - Jones Soda
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<strong>“It</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>so</strong> <strong>colorful</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>it</strong> <strong>makes</strong> <strong>me</strong> <strong>happy</strong>.<strong>”</strong><br />
— Natalie, 16
There’s a lot more to the beverage<br />
industry than simply creating a<br />
product. At <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. we cover<br />
the categories w<strong>it</strong>h a full line of<br />
unique beverages, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
manufacturing, d<strong>is</strong>tribution <strong>and</strong><br />
marketing knowledge to deliver the<br />
alternative to the mainstream.<br />
We are pioneers in the youthoriented,<br />
New Age Beverage<br />
industry–an industry that generates<br />
almost $10 billion dollars in annual<br />
sales–w<strong>it</strong>h the proven abil<strong>it</strong>y to<br />
develop <strong>and</strong> market products that<br />
re<strong>so</strong>nate w<strong>it</strong>h today’s imageconscious<br />
consu<strong>me</strong>r.<br />
All of our unique products focus<br />
on the fast-growing 12 to 24 year-old<br />
market seg<strong>me</strong>nt. W<strong>it</strong>h a current<br />
population of over 50 million people,<br />
th<strong>is</strong> decidedly individual<strong>is</strong>tic group<br />
spends more than $300 billion<br />
annually, <strong>and</strong> influences the spending<br />
of an even greater amount.<br />
At <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. we underst<strong>and</strong><br />
our custo<strong>me</strong>r. We share common<br />
beliefs, att<strong>it</strong>udes <strong>and</strong> v<strong>is</strong>ion w<strong>it</strong>h our<br />
target audience. Our products create<br />
an im<strong>me</strong>diate connection w<strong>it</strong>h<br />
our consu<strong>me</strong>r <strong>and</strong> allow them to<br />
play a part in everything <strong>Jones</strong>.<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
55<br />
50<br />
45<br />
40<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. Sales<br />
annual sales in millions ($US)<br />
2.4<br />
4.7<br />
11.1<br />
19<br />
’97 ’98 ’99 ’00<br />
Youth Market Growth<br />
population of 12-24 yr olds in millions, North A<strong>me</strong>rica<br />
48.6<br />
50.1<br />
53.7<br />
54.8<br />
’98 ’00 ’05 ’10<br />
Source: U.S. Census Bureau<br />
New Age Beverage Market<br />
annual sales in billions (US$)<br />
6.7<br />
7.6<br />
8.7<br />
Source: Beverage Marketing Corporation<br />
* estimated sales<br />
9.6 *<br />
’97 ’98 ’99 ’00
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At <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
we create unique,<br />
alternative beverages,<br />
<strong>and</strong> deliver them w<strong>it</strong>h<br />
image <strong>and</strong> impact.
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I was watching my favor<strong>it</strong>e<br />
show <strong>and</strong> they were drinking<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>. Ever since then,<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> has been my<br />
favor<strong>it</strong>e. <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> rocks!<br />
– Emiko, 21<br />
Ta k e<br />
t h e i r w o r d<br />
i t<br />
For today’s youth market, every<br />
br<strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> an acces<strong>so</strong>ry <strong>and</strong> every<br />
purchase <strong>makes</strong> a state<strong>me</strong>nt.<br />
Spon<strong>so</strong>rship of leading alternative athletes helps <strong>Jones</strong><br />
<strong>Soda</strong> Co. deliver energy <strong>and</strong> exc<strong>it</strong>e<strong>me</strong>nt to the youth<br />
seg<strong>me</strong>nt of the beverage industry.<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>, our first product, <strong>is</strong> one of the most innovative<br />
beverages to ever h<strong>it</strong> retail shelves. <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> provides<br />
freedom of choice. Consu<strong>me</strong>rs can pick from a wide variety<br />
of unique flavors, including Strawberry-Li<strong>me</strong>, Orange, Cherry,<br />
Green Apple, Crushed Melon, Fufu Berry, Blue Bubblegum,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Happy. And they can al<strong>so</strong> choose a look that matches<br />
the mo<strong>me</strong>nt. W<strong>it</strong>h hundreds of different label images, <strong>Jones</strong><br />
<strong>Soda</strong> reflects our ever-changing moods, providing a l<strong>it</strong>tle<br />
<strong>so</strong><strong>me</strong>thing for the individual<strong>is</strong>t in everyone.<br />
WhoopAss Energy Drink follows the successful <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong><br />
Co. product develop<strong>me</strong>nt formula — combine great looks<br />
w<strong>it</strong>h great taste. The premiere A<strong>me</strong>rican-style energy drink,<br />
WhoopAss dares you to “Run w<strong>it</strong>h the l<strong>it</strong>tle guy<strong>”</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
consu<strong>me</strong>rs everywhere are taking up the challenge. W<strong>it</strong>h<br />
ingredients like Taurine, Inos<strong>it</strong>ol <strong>and</strong> Royal Jelly, WhoopAss<br />
delivers energy w<strong>it</strong>h att<strong>it</strong>ude, <strong>and</strong> gives <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. a<br />
strong presence in th<strong>is</strong> rapidly growing category.<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> Juice brings a tw<strong>is</strong>ted b<strong>it</strong> of nature to the fastest<br />
growing seg<strong>me</strong>nt of the New Age Beverage industry.<br />
A premium product that could only co<strong>me</strong> from the minds of<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co., <strong>Jones</strong> Juice <strong>is</strong> set to take the company to the<br />
next level. Packaging that reflects the look <strong>and</strong> feel of the<br />
highly recognizable <strong>Jones</strong> br<strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> only the beginning for a<br />
great tasting product that shows kids <strong>it</strong> can be hip to be<br />
healthy. W<strong>it</strong>h flavors like Fu Cran Fu, Li<strong>me</strong>s W<strong>it</strong>h Orange,<br />
Purple Carrot, <strong>and</strong> even one na<strong>me</strong>d Dave, you can be sure<br />
that th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> defin<strong>it</strong>ely not juice the way Mother Nature intended.
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A <strong>Jones</strong> haiku:<br />
Yummyness h<strong>it</strong>s my taste buds<br />
Monotonousness <strong>is</strong> gone<br />
I revel in my glory.<br />
– Ch<strong>and</strong>ler, 15<br />
Ta k e<br />
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i t<br />
Alternative marketing<br />
supports our urban appeal<br />
<strong>and</strong> street credibil<strong>it</strong>y.<br />
Our grassroots marketing takes the product to the people<br />
as we turn any event into a <strong>Jones</strong> event.<br />
The youth market <strong>is</strong> a moving target, <strong>and</strong> one that <strong>is</strong> hard<br />
to reach through trad<strong>it</strong>ional marketing <strong>me</strong>thods. While<br />
an independent <strong>and</strong> ideal<strong>is</strong>tic nature creates a highly<br />
diverse audience, we have the know-how to speak directly<br />
to the most important seg<strong>me</strong>nt of th<strong>is</strong> highly <strong>so</strong>ught-after<br />
market seg<strong>me</strong>nt.<br />
We underst<strong>and</strong> the importance of trendsetters <strong>and</strong><br />
role models <strong>and</strong> know how <strong>and</strong> where to reach these most<br />
influential <strong>me</strong>mbers of our target audience. The <strong>Jones</strong><br />
RV Team <strong>is</strong> our finely tuned mobile marketing machine<br />
cr<strong>is</strong>scrossing the country taking the product to the people,<br />
turning any event into a <strong>Jones</strong> event. From sports events<br />
to concerts to county fairs <strong>and</strong> festivals, these brightly<br />
colored, fla<strong>me</strong>-covered vehicles are impossible to ignore as<br />
they sample product directly to our core consu<strong>me</strong>r commun<strong>it</strong>y.<br />
And on boards, bikes <strong>and</strong> blades, the <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
logo has co<strong>me</strong> to define excellence in alternative sports<br />
marketing. <strong>Jones</strong> was one of the first beverage companies<br />
to enter into support <strong>and</strong> spon<strong>so</strong>rship agree<strong>me</strong>nts w<strong>it</strong>h<br />
alternative sports athletes, <strong>and</strong> today the company spon<strong>so</strong>rs<br />
a team of professional <strong>and</strong> amateur athletes that includes<br />
<strong>so</strong><strong>me</strong> of the leading snowboarders, skateboarders <strong>and</strong> BMX<br />
riders in the world.<br />
Alternative marketing <strong>is</strong> a natural f<strong>it</strong> for a line of products<br />
that has urban credibil<strong>it</strong>y <strong>and</strong> authentic grassroots appeal,<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. <strong>is</strong> proof that att<strong>it</strong>ude attracts attention.
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<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>is</strong> the only <strong>so</strong>da<br />
in my fridge!!!<br />
– Joshua, 28<br />
Ta k e<br />
t h e i r w o r d<br />
i t<br />
A strong connection to our<br />
consu<strong>me</strong>r commun<strong>it</strong>y creates<br />
unequaled br<strong>and</strong> loyalty.<br />
At <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co., connecting w<strong>it</strong>h our custo<strong>me</strong>rs <strong>is</strong> a<br />
prior<strong>it</strong>y. <strong>Jones</strong><strong>so</strong>da.com has beco<strong>me</strong> a vibrant, interactive<br />
ho<strong>me</strong> for our dedicated fans.<br />
Today’s online generation has grown up w<strong>it</strong>h the Internet,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the World Wide Web has allowed our products to<br />
evolve into a virtual consu<strong>me</strong>r commun<strong>it</strong>y—w<strong>it</strong>h unequaled<br />
br<strong>and</strong> loyalty.<br />
<strong>Jones</strong><strong>so</strong>da.com helps ensure that our products truly<br />
mirror our market. The s<strong>it</strong>e allows our following of dedicated<br />
custo<strong>me</strong>rs to interact directly w<strong>it</strong>h the company, playing a<br />
pivotal role in shaping our products <strong>and</strong> defining everything<br />
<strong>Jones</strong>. Our custo<strong>me</strong>r commun<strong>it</strong>y supplies us w<strong>it</strong>h the<br />
photographic images for our labels, they follow the activ<strong>it</strong>ies<br />
of the <strong>Jones</strong> RV Team, watch videos, l<strong>is</strong>ten to music, enter<br />
contests <strong>and</strong> purchase <strong>me</strong>rch<strong>and</strong><strong>is</strong>e from the <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Store.<br />
But while custo<strong>me</strong>rs can buy <strong>Jones</strong> products or order<br />
their own custom labels, the s<strong>it</strong>e <strong>is</strong> a lot more about commun<strong>it</strong>y<br />
than <strong>it</strong> <strong>is</strong> about com<strong>me</strong>rce. <strong>Jones</strong><strong>so</strong>da.com takes<br />
advantage of the true strength of the Internet, a place where<br />
people from all walks of life can find common ground to<br />
connect <strong>and</strong> communicate.<br />
Our myjones.com s<strong>it</strong>e takes a unique approach to Internet<br />
marketing <strong>and</strong> custo<strong>me</strong>r interaction. Through th<strong>is</strong> specialized<br />
s<strong>it</strong>e consu<strong>me</strong>rs are able to subm<strong>it</strong> photos for their own unique<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> labels. From birthday parties <strong>and</strong> special events to<br />
corporate gifts, we are creating a dynamic connection between<br />
company <strong>and</strong> consu<strong>me</strong>r, as myjones.com turns <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong><br />
Co. into the first audience-participation beverage company.<br />
Our Internet presence provides a valuable service to both<br />
our custo<strong>me</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> our company as <strong>it</strong> takes guerilla marketing<br />
to the web, increasing br<strong>and</strong> awareness <strong>and</strong> extending the<br />
reach of our communications efforts to a worldwide audience.
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<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> ROCKS!!<br />
The Cream <strong>Soda</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
like God in a bottle!!<br />
– Megan, 19<br />
Ta k e<br />
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<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>is</strong> a state of mind.<br />
If we think like our<br />
compet<strong>it</strong>ors we’re dead.<br />
Our abil<strong>it</strong>y to excel at both innovation <strong>and</strong> imple<strong>me</strong>ntation<br />
<strong>is</strong> driven by the experience <strong>and</strong> enthusiasm of our<br />
manage<strong>me</strong>nt <strong>and</strong> employees.<br />
We have a proven abil<strong>it</strong>y to reach our core consu<strong>me</strong>r.<br />
Our unique d<strong>is</strong>tribution <strong>and</strong> promotion strategies set our<br />
products apart from the mainstream, resulting in unbeatable<br />
br<strong>and</strong> loyalty. And our grassroots marketing expert<strong>is</strong>e has<br />
enabled us to cons<strong>is</strong>tently create an interesting, relevant<br />
story centered on our products.<br />
From the alternative press to mainstream <strong>me</strong>dia, we know<br />
how to attract attention. Major publications <strong>and</strong> telev<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
networks have been drawn to both our products <strong>and</strong> our people.<br />
The company <strong>and</strong> <strong>it</strong>s culture have received unprecedented<br />
attention in all major <strong>me</strong>dia. The New York Ti<strong>me</strong>s,<br />
People Magazine, Entrepreneurial Edge, <strong>and</strong> Inc. Magazine<br />
<strong>and</strong> all of the major telev<strong>is</strong>ion networks have profiled<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. And the unique look of our products<br />
has made them a favor<strong>it</strong>e in Hollywood —<strong>Jones</strong> products<br />
have appeared in countless top-rated telev<strong>is</strong>ion shows<br />
<strong>and</strong> major feature films.<br />
In a world where <strong>it</strong> often takes multimillion-dollar ad<br />
campaigns to gain product recogn<strong>it</strong>ion, you have to think a<br />
l<strong>it</strong>tle differently if you’re going to succeed. At <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
we have our own ways of getting noticed.
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I love <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>.<br />
I love <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>.<br />
I love the people who make<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>.<br />
I love <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>.<br />
– Russell, 12<br />
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Product develop<strong>me</strong>nt, bottling,<br />
d<strong>is</strong>tribution <strong>and</strong> <strong>me</strong>rch<strong>and</strong><strong>is</strong>ing—<br />
They’re all part of <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
Our origin as a mainstream bottler <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tributor gives<br />
us the knowledge <strong>and</strong> experience to control every stage<br />
of the manufacturing <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tribution process.<br />
One of the original <strong>me</strong>mbers of the alternative beverage<br />
move<strong>me</strong>nt, <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co. brings a wealth of knowledge<br />
<strong>and</strong> experience to the beverage industry. The company spent<br />
almost a decade building successful br<strong>and</strong>s for others before<br />
deciding to cap<strong>it</strong>alize on <strong>it</strong>s reputation for picking winners<br />
by creating <strong>it</strong>s own unique beverages.<br />
Since the launch of <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> in 1996, the company has<br />
created <strong>and</strong> maintained an unequaled level of custo<strong>me</strong>r<br />
loyalty. All of <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.’s br<strong>and</strong>s have a per<strong>so</strong>nal<strong>it</strong>y that<br />
<strong>is</strong> impossible to ignore, <strong>and</strong> difficult to duplicate.<br />
Complete in-house product design <strong>and</strong> develop<strong>me</strong>nt<br />
coupled w<strong>it</strong>h our use of a national network of independent<br />
bottlers <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tributors provides a cost-effective, flexible<br />
<strong>so</strong>lution for getting products to retail. And our full line of<br />
beverages allows manufacturers, d<strong>is</strong>tributors <strong>and</strong> retailers to<br />
get maximum advantage from our unique products.<br />
At <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co., a thorough underst<strong>and</strong>ing of marketing<br />
to today’s youth has allowed the company to successfully<br />
maintain <strong>it</strong>s alternative appeal as <strong>it</strong> has moved from being an<br />
underground pheno<strong>me</strong>non to mainstream consu<strong>me</strong>r acceptance.<br />
Establ<strong>is</strong>hed in Vancouver, Canada in 1987, the company<br />
was originally known as Urban Juice <strong>and</strong> <strong>Soda</strong>, a bottler<br />
<strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tributor of mainstream beverages. In order to better<br />
focus on the U.S. market, Urban Juice <strong>and</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> moved from<br />
Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle in 2000, <strong>and</strong> in recogn<strong>it</strong>ion of<br />
the strength of <strong>it</strong>s flagship br<strong>and</strong> officially changed <strong>it</strong>s na<strong>me</strong><br />
to <strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.
Att<strong>it</strong>ude<br />
<strong>and</strong> action—<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
Investor<br />
Facts<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
234 Ninth Ave N<br />
Seattle, Washington<br />
USA, 98109<br />
tel 206 624 3357<br />
800 656 6050<br />
fax 206 624 6857<br />
Corporate Information:<br />
<strong>Jones</strong> <strong>Soda</strong> Co.<br />
Legal Counsel:<br />
US – Van Valkenburg Furber Law Group<br />
Canada – Catalyst Corporate<br />
Finance lawyers<br />
Aud<strong>it</strong>ors:<br />
KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne<br />
Transfer Agent:<br />
Pacific Corporate Trust<br />
604 689 9853<br />
Stock Information:<br />
CDNX: JSD OTC: JSDA<br />
www.jones<strong>so</strong>da.com