Marketing Failures
This popular soda company faced serious backlash after they released an ad in 2017 featuring Kendall Jenner handing a police officer a can of soda as a way to "resolve" a protest situation. Which company was behind this failed ad?
Pepsi
This brand's logo is known for its distinctive bullseye symbol.
Target
"Snap! Crackle! Pop!" is the iconic slogan and sound associated with which breakfast cereal?
Rice Cripies
This cereal brand's famous commercial featuring "Tony the Tiger" has been airing since the 1950s. What company makes it?
Kelloggs
This basketball superstar’s endorsement with Nike led to the creation of the Air Jordan sneaker line.
Michael Jordan
This clothing brand launched a campaign in 2017 that featured a white model wearing a controversial slogan t-shirt that said “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle.” Which brand faced a backlash over this ad?
H&M
This car manufacturer is known for its logo with four interlocking rings, symbolizing the merger of four companies. What car brand uses this logo?
Audi
This popular snack food brand’s jingle, "Bet you can’t eat just one," is associated with its crunchy potato chips.
Lay's
In 2008, this company introduced its now-famous red cups, signaling the start of the holiday season.
Starbucks
This fast-food mascot, has been the face for decades and is often seen with a yellow jumpsuit and big red shoes.
Ronald McDonald
This major tech company faced a huge failure when it tried to promote a smart home assistant that lacked privacy features and was considered too invasive by users. What company was it?
Amazon
This logo is famous for its yellow and green color scheme, symbolizing freshness and healthiness for the company that specializes in fast food.
Subway
"Have it your way" is a famous slogan for which fast food chain?
Burger King
This insurance company’s iconic commercial uses a gecko as its mascot. What company is it?
Geico
This type of marketing involves offering free trials of a product or service to encourage customers to make a purchase.
Sampling
In 2007, _______ aired a controversial commercial for a vehicle in which a man used the vehicle to "escape" from a chaotic, stressful family situation. Critics felt it reinforced negative stereotypes of masculinity and suburban family life.
Ford Escape
This logo incorporates three overlapping ovals, which represent the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Toyota
It Keeps Going, and Going, and Going" is the slogan for this brand of batteries, often accompanied by a pink bunny.
Energizer Bunny
______ advertisement featuring polar bears first aired in the 1990s and has become a hallmark of the brand’s holiday marketing.
Coca- Cola
This is the time of year when retail sales are traditionally at their peak.
Holiday season/ Christmas
This clothing brand's "black face" controversy in 2019 led to major backlash and boycotts after it sold a hoodie with a racist design.
Gucci
This logo was created using two simple letters, C and K, which have become famous with its high-quality apparel, accessories, and fragrances.
Calvin Klein
"Because You’re Worth It" is a slogan famously associated with which cosmetics company?
L'Oreal
This fictional character, often seen wearing red, is the mascot for _______ and bursts through walls to offer the drink.
Kool- Aid Man
In 2015, this popular video-sharing platform became a huge marketing tool, allowing influencers to create short, funny videos for brands and products.
Vine