The Strategist Quiz (#280)

 

1. This brand is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the rock band Rolling Stones by releasing a special edition of its product. The packaging is a crystal bottle that features the iconic lips and tongue logo cut in relief on the front of the bottle with a diamond-shaped decorative stopper. The bottle comes in a stylish box modelled after a black sofa. It also links the launches of its products with the milestones of the band starting from the 60s. Name it 
    
2. What is common between the Hong Kong Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Reserve Bank of India buildings in Mumbai and the richest man in Ireland of the year 2011? 
    
3. In the US it is the tag, in the UK it is either end or strap and in Japan it is the catch. What are these? 
    
4. This product gets its name from the Greek word for “mound or hill”. Its original was version was supposed to have been mound shaped and not flat as it is now. Name it. 
    
5. Which brand has an edition which reads “The 44th President of the United States Barack H Obama Commemorative Edition? It is a brand Obama is seen wearing most times and it gained mileage after Obama’s re-election recently. 
    
6. What is egosurfing? 
    
7. This renowned contributor and guru to the world of management was born in Rumania. He was a math whiz at age of 11 and did book keeping for an icehouse to help support his family. His father becoming a bootlegger in 1919 to help fund his education at University of Minnesota. After World War II, he realised that he could go no further within a corporate structure and therefore struck out on his own. Name him. 
    
8. Name the company that runs its official blog called Snack Chat? 
    
9. Which company’s base line is Always Learning? 
    
10. Identify the brand from its logo. 
    

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