Entity: MARLBORO
Marlboro is a well-known cigarette brand that has gained popularity for its heavily advertised campaigns featuring the Marlboro Man as a cowboy.
MARLBORO
Etymology
The origin of the term 'Marlboro' is linked to a well-known cigarette brand.
Definition
Marlboro is a popular and heavily advertised US brand of cigarette, first marketed in the 1920s as a woman's cigarette and later rebranded with the iconic Marlboro Man imagery.
Historical Context
Marlboro was first sold by the Philip Morris company in the 1920s and was initially marketed as 'Mild as May.' The brand gained significant popularity with the introduction of the Marlboro Man cowboy imagery in 1954.
Cultural Significance
Marlboro has become synonymous with the rugged cowboy image portrayed in its advertisements, making it one of the most recognizable cigarette brands worldwide.
Related Concepts
Marlboro is often associated with other cigarette brands like Newport, Camel, Pall Mall, and Winston.
See Also
A popular and heavily advertised US brand of cigarette, first marketed in the 1920s as a woman's cigarette and later rebranded with the iconic Marlboro Man imagery.