MARKETING MANIA!

As seen on TV (or Film)

100

What fictional company became a restaurant chain after appearing in the 1994 Best Picture Winner?

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. from Forrest Gump

200

What candy was created for the movie E.T.?

Reese's Pieces -- rumor has it MARS, the makers of M&Ms, didn't want to be part of the movie, so the Hershey company stepped up to the co-marketing plate to make a similarly small, round, sweet snack.

300

This character did double duty as a candy bar spokesman, warning "Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!"

Bart Simpson

400

Dora the Explorer, former Houston Rocket Dikembe Mutombo, and Salt-N-Pepa, have all been part of ad campaigns for what insurance company?

GEICO

500

Manufactured by Hasbro in 1952, this was the first ever children's toy to be advertised on TV.

Mr. Potato Head

Let's Get Social

100

The first Instagram photo featured what animal?

Dog

200

Google was born in what year? 

1998

300

Now appearing prophetic, what device was announced in 2007 with the following slogan? "This is only the beginning."

iPhone

400

Jack Dorsey was the first to do this in 2006

Send the first TWEET

500

Which celebrity has the most Instagram followers?

Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano), with 236 million followers and singer, Ariana Grande (@arianagrande), with 197 million followers. However, The most followed account on Instagram is its own (@instagram), with nearly 354 million followers.

The year was...

100

In 1975 this challenge encouraged customers to partake in a blind taste test. 

The Pepsi Challenge

200

In 2007, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Thierry Henry were in a marketing campaign for this personal care brand.

Gillette

300

In what year did the U.S. ban the advertisement of cigarettes on television and radio?

1970

400

In 1934, Lou Gehrig was the first sports star to be featured on this cereal box. 

Wheaties

500

What was the first TV commercial ever shown, prior to a baseball game that aired in 1941?

Bulova clocks and watches (paid just over $9 for 10 second slot)

Blast from the Past

100

The billboard was first created in 1867 to advertise what? 

The Circus

200

The first marketing course was taught in 1902 at what university? 

University of Michigan 

300

During the late 1950s this form of advertising began, and grew to become a common tactic for businesses to sell their products by the late 60s. 

Telemarketing

400

51% of these are accidental, caused by "fat-finger taps."

mobile banner ad clicks

500

In 2004 Nicole Kidman starred in the most expensive commercial in history for this brand. 

Chanel (33 Million)

Brand Mascots

100

Clydesdale horses have been famously advertised in association with this brand since 1933. 

Budweiser

200

This iconic mascot is as known for his ability to tidy a messy home while sporting an edgy earring. 

Mr. Clean

300

What brand has an iconic mascot that wears sunglasses and carries a bass drum?

Energizer (bunny)

400

This formally dressed mascot ranks among the classiest of advertising icons, with his top hat, monocle, white gloves, and cane.

Mr. Peanut

500

The Noid was the mascot known for delivering pizzas in 30 minutes or less for this well-known chain. 

Dominos