Fabulous 50s
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People to Know
Famous Campaigns
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100

In the 50s this room became a household status symbol

What is the kitchen

100

This type of advertising was responsible for over $150 million in revenue by 1950. 

What is television advertising

100

After successfully ending American fighting in Vietnam and improving international relations with the U.S.S.R. and China, he became the only President to ever resign the office, as a result of the Watergate scandal.

Who is Richard Nixon.

100

This campaign used a young Brook Sheilds in provocative poses,

What is Calvin Klien Jeans.

100

The acronym VALS stands for what?

What is Values And Lifestyle.

200

This inspired the creation of classic tail fins on 1950s cars.

What is a bomber plane.

200

Played as a paid advertisement only once, this famous ad is known by which 4 integers?

What are 1,9,8 and 4.

200

A cool surfer dude, this man epitomized the Californian advertising style. 

Who is Lee Clow.

200

This agency was responsible for creating campaigns for Apple, Nike, and California Coolers.

What is Chiat Day.

200

Transcendental meditation is an idea/element of this movement.

What is the counterculture movement.

300

This group, previously largely ignored, began to be an attractive audience for marketing, resulting in increased consumer sales.

What are teens

300

These type of commercials usually ran around 30 minutes

What are infomercials.

300

This man originated the phrase "tune in, turn on, drop out"

Who is Timothy Leary

300

Raise a frothy mug to this company that was a leader in promoting its product at sports events during the 80s.

What is Miller Brewing Company.

300

This practice floods urban areas, such as construction sites and escalators, with advertising posters

What is wild posting

400

This demographic variable was the most influential in the development of marketing campaigns during the 50s.

What is gender.

400

IN advertising, this year became known as the "Year of the Women"

What is 1992

400

Ries and Trout advocated this as the best way to position a product. HInt: It involves looking at the competition..

What are comparative ads.

400

Which "wars" were a classic example of comparison advertising.

What are the Cola Wars.

400

First appearing in the 90s, this term was coined to describe men that are more concerned with grooming than their boomer predecessors.

What is metrosexual

500

This artist's work, featured regularly on the cover of magazines,  exemplified the return to the traditional comforts of home in the 50s.

Who is Norman Rockwell.

500

This decade was known for a booming stock market, low unemployment, and prosperity... until the bubble burst. 

What are the 90s.

500

They may sound like superheroes, but these types of consumers were targeted by brands such as AmEx and Absolut because of their desirable spending habits.

What are Ultra Consumers?

500

This famous TV sitcom featured an episode that centered around Junior Mints. 

What is Seinfeld.

500

On the Internet, these small applications can provide information tied to advertising.

What are widgets (or gadgets.)

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