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Elon Musk's logoless Tesla Cybertruck goes viral; Internet users praise “marketing genius”

Elon Musk's Tesla recently released a picture of its “sleek and logo-free” Cybertruck, causing a stir among internet users who praised the strategy as “marketing genius.”

What's particularly notable is that Tesla's battery-powered pickup truck officially hit the streets in November last year, but its first concept was only unveiled in November 2019. The Tesla Cybertruck's striking low-polygon design and flat stainless steel panels make it a futuristic marvel.

At the launch, Tesla announced that the vehicle would forgo any official logos and opt for a sleek, logo-free design to differentiate itself from traditional automotive brands.

Back to the Cybertruck post from August 23, 2024: The official X-Handle of Tesla's pickup electric truck posted a front-view image that captures the vehicle's sleek, logo-free design. The post's caption read, “The only truck that doesn't need a logo to know what it is.”

The bold decision was highlighted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who reposted the Cybertruck post with the simple message “No logo.”

Musk's post took the internet by storm, reaching over 52.9 million views in less than 24 hours.

Tesla's “no-logo” branding of the Cybertruck was hailed as “marketing genius” by netizens, who also said that when a product is truly iconic, it becomes a brand itself.

“The only truck that doesn't need a logo to know what it is. Marketing genius,” said one user.

Another added: “If your product is truly iconic, it becomes a brand in itself.”

A brand strategist also praised the logoless Cybertruck, saying it demonstrated “the power of distinctive branding in increasing brand recall.”

“I've said this before about the Cybertruck. The best design has no logo, no text, and everyone knows exactly who made it.”

The best design has the most iconic silhouette. The triangular shape of the Cybertruck is so unique and will be legendary. The Tesla Design Studio did a great job with Franz at the helm,” added a Tesla brand fan.

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