Font Management Is a Corporate Headache: 62% of Respondents Point to Problems

What happened

Monotype, a global font company, surveyed business workers at mid-sized and large companies. Many said it is hard to make sure every team and partner uses the same font that the company chose. When a font is missing or does not match, designs can change, and projects can slow down.

Key numbers

• 62% of respondents picked missing or mismatched fonts as one of their top three work challenges.
• 56% said they get font licenses through several design platforms.
• 38% said they use just one platform.
• In a 2025 study by Monotype and Extensis, 82% said font management is important for creative work.

Why fonts are hard to manage

Companies set brand rules, such as logo, colors, and fonts, to look the same everywhere. But ads, websites, and products are made by design, marketing, and development teams, plus outside partners. A font is also software with usage rules. A license that covers printed ads may not cover a mobile app, so some uses may need a new contract or extra payment.

Why it matters

Font problems can hurt brand image, cost time and money, and even lead to license disputes. Monotype says the problem is about company-wide systems, not just careless workers. Its survey respondents said brand consistency, lower license risk, access to needed fonts, control over font use, and work efficiency all matter.

What to watch

• Whether companies adopt tools that let staff and partners find approved fonts and check versions and permissions.
• How Monotype turns its advice into products that help teams share the same fonts.
• Whether font license disputes rise as more teams and outside partners work on brand materials.