# Unlabeled Soda Cans The Coca-Cola Label has Been Removed From Cans to Counteract Prejudices By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-label References: [adeevee](http://www.adeevee.com/2015/07/coca-cola-the-first-ever-no-labels-media-promo-design-pr/) & [coca-colacompany](http://www.coca-colacompany.com/) In an attempt to combat the negative act of prejudice in our world today, the iconic [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-break) label has been removed from its cans. The hope is that people will recognize the can without the label and become more conscious of labeling other people. These [label-free cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-can) are a [bold publicity stunt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-cola-campaign) that will encourage society to think before they judge others. Placing a label on another person is a negative act that creates an unrealistic and false interpretation of who someone is. Each can without the Coca-Cola label is a positive conversation starter that will help lead the world to live without placing labels on other people. The cans have been launched with a brand campaign titled ‘Let’s take an extra second.' This encourages the world to get to know people and take an extra second to chat with someone in order to remove the stereotypes and preconceived thoughts one might have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Label-free Packaging:** Removing labels from packaging to counteract prejudices creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in product marketing and branding strategies. - **Anti-prejudice Campaigns:** Campaigns that encourage society to think before judging others present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in social activism and advertising. - **Positive Conversation Starters:** Utilizing conversation-starting initiatives to foster understanding and remove stereotypes offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in communication and community-building. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging:** The practice of label-free packaging presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer goods industry. - **Advertising:** Developing anti-prejudice campaigns creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the advertising industry to promote social change and inclusivity. - **Social Activism:** Engaging in initiatives that serve as positive conversation starters can drive disruptive innovation in the field of social activism to foster understanding and acceptance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Edition Peelable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelable-bottles.md) - [Sustainable Inclusive Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natura-without-labels.md) - [Break-Encouraging Soda Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-break.md) - [Gen Z Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enjoy-the-moment-with-a-cocacola.md) - [Unsweetened Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-soft-drinks.md) - [Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-magic-when-the-world-comes-together.md) - [Conversational Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversational-beer-bottles.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destinos-venezuela.md) - [Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacolas-marvel-universe-packaging.md)