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Ad Aficionado Challenge: Can You Recall These Classic Commercials?

Which insurance company features a gecko in its advertising campaigns?

State Farm

Geico

Allstate

Progressive

The Geico gecko has become an iconic advertising mascot, symbolizing the insurance company’s efforts to offer simple and affordable insurance solutions.

What is the name of the mascot used in Michelin Tire commercials?

Mr. Goodwrench

The Michelin Man

The Energizer Bunny

Tony the Tiger

The Michelin Man, also known as Bibendum, is the mascot for Michelin Tire and has been a symbol of the company since the late 19th century, appearing in numerous commercials and advertisements.

Which brand famously asked “Can you hear me now?” before the spokesperson switched to Sprint?

Verizon

AT&T

T-Mobile

Sprint

Verizon originally used the “Can you hear me now?” slogan in their commercials to emphasize their network’s reliability. The spokesperson, Paul Marcarelli, later became a spokesperson for Sprint.

Kia

Hyundai

Ford

Chevrolet

Kia’s commercials featuring hamsters driving the Kia Soul became widely recognized for their creativity and humor, helping to boost the car’s popularity.

Which beverage brand’s commercial coined the phrase “The pause that refreshes”?

Coca-Cola

Pepsi

Dr Pepper

Mountain Dew

The pause that refreshes was a successful slogan used by Coca-Cola to depict their beverage as a refreshing break from daily activities, enhancing the brand’s image.

Which brand launched a campaign with the slogan “It keeps going, and going, and going”?

Energizer

Duracell

Sony

Panasonic

Energizer’s slogan “It keeps going, and going, and going” is part of an ad campaign featuring the Energizer Bunny, emphasizing the long-lasting power of their batteries.

Pepsi

Coca-Cola

Budweiser

Heineken

Budweiser aired a commercial featuring three frogs saying the brand’s name in a comedic fashion, which became one of the most memorable ads of the 1990s.

In which commercial did Cindy Crawford famously buy a can of soda from a vending machine?

Coca-Cola

Diet Coke

Pepsi

Dr Pepper

Cindy Crawford starred in a famous Pepsi commercial in 1992, where she bought a can of soda from a vending machine, becoming an iconic moment in advertising history.

Marlboro

Camel

Winston

Lucky Strike

The Marlboro Man became an iconic symbol in advertising for Marlboro cigarettes, representing rugged masculinity and the American frontier.

What brand is known for the slogan “When it rains, it pours”?

Morton Salt

Campbell’s Soup

Quaker Oats

Kellogg’s

Morton Salt uses the slogan “When it rains, it pours” to advertise their salt’s ability to pour freely, even in damp weather, showcasing the product’s anti-caking agent.

What catchphrase is associated with Wendy’s 1984 commercial campaign?

Where’s the beef?

Think different.

Just do it.

I’m lovin’ it.

The catchphrase “Where’s the beef?” comes from a Wendy’s commercial campaign that questioned the beef content in competitors’ burgers, becoming a widespread catchphrase throughout the 1980s.

Which product was promoted in the famous “1984” Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott?

Apple Macintosh

Microsoft Windows

IBM Personal Computer

Atari 2600

The “1984” commercial, which aired during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII, introduced the Apple Macintosh computer. It was directed by Ridley Scott and is considered a masterpiece in advertising.

What brand’s longstanding slogan invites consumers to “Think Outside the Bun”?

Taco Bell

McDonald’s

Burger King

Wendy’s

Taco Bell’s “Think Outside the Bun” slogan encourages consumers to consider alternative fast-food options beyond the traditional burger offerings.

What product did the “Got Milk?” campaign promote?

Chocolate milk

Skim milk

Milk in general

Soy milk

The “Got Milk?” advertising campaign was created to promote milk consumption in general, becoming one of the most famous commodity ads in the United States.

AT&T

Sprint

Verizon

T-Mobile

The “Can you hear me now?” tagline was famously used by Verizon in a campaign to highlight their network’s reliability and coverage area.

Who starred as the “Most Interesting Man in the World” in the Dos Equis commercials?

Jonathan Goldsmith

Sean Connery

Pierce Brosnan

George Clooney

Jonathan Goldsmith portrayed the “Most Interesting Man in the World” in Dos Equis beer commercials, with the campaign becoming widely popular for its humorous statements.

What is the slogan associated with the De Beers advertisements promoting diamond engagement rings?

Diamonds are forever.

A diamond is forever.

Forever in my heart.

Eternal love.

The slogan “A diamond is forever” was coined by De Beers in 1947 to promote their diamonds as the ideal choice for engagement rings, solidifying the association between diamonds and engagements.

What was the unique selling point of the “Dollar Shave Club” launch video that went viral?

Free trials for everyone

Delivered to your door

Shave time. Shave money.

A celebrity endorsement

The “Dollar Shave Club” launch video went viral for its humorous take on the convenience and cost-effectiveness of the service, memorably using the slogan “Shave time. Shave money.”

Which brand created the “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” commercial?

Axe

Old Spice

Gillette

Dove Men+Care

Old Spice’s “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” commercial featured Isaiah Mustafa and became viral for its humorous and fast-paced presentation, revitalizing the brand’s image.

What product used the slogan “Don’t leave home without it” in their advertising?

Visa

MasterCard

American Express

Discover

American Express popularized the slogan “Don’t leave home without it” to emphasize the importance and convenience of carrying their credit card for purchases and travel.

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