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Coca-Cola’s New Branding Reminds People of Marlboro

NYT > Business·July 24, 2026

Coca-Cola has unveiled a new brand design, but the updated look has drawn comparisons to the typeface used by Marlboro cigarettes. Fans and font enthusiasts have pointed out the similarities, sparking discussion online. The resemblance is largely due to the sans-serif font used in the new Coca-Cola branding, which bears a striking likeness to the classic Marlboro typeface. Coca-Cola's rebranding effort has inadvertently led to an unexpected association with the tobacco industry.

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