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The Strategist Quiz (#211)

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Gaurav Sri Krishna New Delhi

 

  1. Which global brand introduced in India recently is known for its ‘TLD’ proposition that is being used for nearly 100 years? 
     
  2. In which recent event were these brands seen together as sponsors — Sony, Adidas, Emirates, Visa, Coca-Cola and Hyundai? 
     
  3. This beverage brand is ranked No.1 in the world in terms of sales and as part of its marketing strategy it uses temperature-sensitive paper on its bottle label. A tab in the shape of a frog (the company’s mascot) is white when the bottle is warm and becomes blue when the bottle is cold, indicating that it is ready to drink. Name it. 
     
  4. What is the term that explains how strategic decisions typically evolve in a part random/erratic and part logical way? Also name the person who coined it. 
     
  5. The name of this company is an acronym of the Latin phrase which translates to “Healthy Soul in a Healthy Body”. Its advertisements carry the baseline, “Sound Mind, Sound Body”. Name the company. 
     
  6. Several names were considered for this system when it was created — for instance, ‘Moi’ and ‘Tim’ — and finally, the name with which it is known today was given during the late 1980s. Name it. 
     
  7. Which brand’s logo gets its colours from the flag of Bavaria, a state in Germany? 
     
  8. Who said this to whom: “I can’t afford the operation, but would you accept a small payment to touch up the X-rays”? 
     
  9. Whose brands are Jeva, Maya, Exo and Maxo? 
     
  10. Identify the companies by their logos and establish the connection between them. (Hint: East meeting West) 

Ten all-correct entries will receive a copy of Jane Summers and Brett Smith’s Communication Skills Handbook published by Wiley India (books courtesy: Wiley India). One lucky winner will also receive a cheque for Rs 2,000. Send your entries to strategist@ bsmail.in. All entries must carry the postal address of the contestant. Last date for receiving entries: 26 July. Previous winners, employees of Business Standard and Wiley India and their families are not eligible to participate.

 

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First Published: Jul 25 2011 | 12:19 AM IST

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