The Strategist Quiz (#525)

The Strategist Quiz, August 17, 2017

1. In 1943 the brand Campbell’s Soup had to stop sponsoring the radio show “Amos n Andy”, a Harlem-based sitcom, and the courts in San Francisco were accepting a motoring offender’s bumper in lieu of a cash fine. What was the reason?

2. In 2010 it was “vishwas” (trust), 2013 “yakeen” (belief) and 2104-15 it was “sachhai” (truth). All last words in which brand’s punch line?
 

3. As an industrial engineer/psychologist and a mother of 12 (cheaper by dozen) she got an idea for this invention that has not only invaded offices and public spaces but homes too. Name her and the invention.

4. If you were having produces from White Silver Needle, China, Gyokuro, Japan, and Dragon Well in China, what would the product and its classification be?

5. Who is launching a digital venture called 7egend?

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6. When Porsche’s 911 was launched in 1963 it was a replacement for the 356 and was given the number 901. Why did it have to change it to 911?

7. The founders of which Indian business group have the suffix “Sugandhi” added to their names?
 

8. Put together the alphabet D and the year 1923 and name the official fan club of a company and its biennial expo or conference.

9. The Grand Duchess Maria, Alexandrovna of Russia, daughter of Czar Alexander II of Russia and wife of the second son of Queen Victoria, was a sort of Princess Diana of her day. Here being a sensation led to the naming of a brand that still exists today.

10. Connect the images and link it to a person who is considered the father of the industry he was a part of. Akin to Peter Drucker.

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