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“It’s the real thing.” Coca-Cola Ads (1969–74)

Contributed by Stephen Coles on Feb 4th, 2013. Artwork published in
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    “It’s the real thing. Period! Coke. Period! In Helvetica. Period! Any questions? Of course not. Drink Coke. Period! Simple.” — Michael Bierut in Helvetica. Video clip below:

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    Dec, 1970
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    Dec, 1970

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    Jan, 1970
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    1971. A rare departure from the centered headline.
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    1971. A rare departure from the centered headline.

    Hot Rod magazine, Sep 1970.
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    Hot Rod magazine, Sep 1970.

    1969.
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    2 Comments on ““It’s the real thing.” Coca-Cola Ads (1969–74)”

    1. Jeff Porter says:
      Feb 4th, 2013 10:45 am

      Nothing like a spot of periodism…

    2. Stephen Coles says:
      May 31st, 2015 1:08 pm

      Another 1969 ad from this campaign used Times rather than Helvetica.

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