The Strategist Quiz (#142)

 

1. Identify the companies from their base lines:
   “Now you know” and “Live in the know”. 
    
2. What are Noom, Re-Janm and Turqua, and name the company that has created them? 
    
3. This product was originally developed for use in tanks and helicopters by soldiers. It is now available in market under model names such as the Thinker, Rogue, Hero, Ace and Bombshell. Name it. 
    
4. Who dolled up as Guns N’ Roses rock star Axl Rose in the video his employees put together for their annual employee meeting in 2010? 
    
5. What was the outcome of the collaboration between Namco of Japan and Midway of the US? 
    
6. This term originated in England in 1877 and was derived from a word in Hindi which means “to massage” or “to knead”. What is it? 
    
7. Who was the first MBA ever to be hired by Salomon Brothers? After being fired later, he revolutionised the investment technology business. 
    
8. In the history of product marketing what was the X9 factor? 
    
9. Which country issued the world’s first postage stamp made out of cork and why? 
    
10. What is this sign and where is it found?
    

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