General Awareness
Brand and Company Trivia
2,803 Questions
Brand and Company Trivia covers the history, founders, mascots, and acquisitions of major global corporations. These questions often feature in banking, SSC, and corporate quiz competitions. Practice these questions to improve your recall of business and marketing facts.
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Brand and Company Trivia Questions
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Microsoft
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DuPont
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Pillsbury
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DePuy Orthopedics
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Microsoft used 'Where do you want to go today?' in the late 1990s to promote their software and internet capabilities, emphasizing exploration and possibility. DuPont (chemicals), Pillsbury (food), and DePuy Orthopedics (medical devices) are in completely different industries.
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John Miller
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Dunkin Donuts
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Miller Beer
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Deutsche Bank
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'It's Miller time!' is Miller Beer's famous slogan indicating it's time to relax and enjoy a beer after work. John Miller is not a brand name, while Dunkin Donuts (food) and Deutsche Bank (finance) are in unrelated categories. The slogan contains the product name.
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Miller High Life
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Disneyland
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Philip Morris
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DHL
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Miller High Life used 'The champagne of bottled beer' to position itself as a premium, sophisticated beer choice. Disneyland (entertainment), Philip Morris (tobacco), and DHL (logistics) are in completely different industries and would never use beer-related positioning.
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Mitsubishi Motors
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DHL
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Philip Morris
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DHL
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Maypo
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Fancy Feast
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Qwest
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Crest
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'I want my Maypo' was Maypo's famous cereal slogan, often cited as a classic advertising jingle. Fancy Feast (cat food), Qwest (telecommunications), and Crest (oral hygiene) are in different product categories. The slogan is self-identifying.
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Michelin
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DuPont
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Planter’s Peanuts
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Denny’s
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Michelin used 'Because so much is riding on your tires' to emphasize tire safety, performance, and the critical role tires play in vehicle safety. DuPont (chemicals), Planter's Peanuts (food), and Denny's (restaurants) are not in the tire industry.
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Jockey
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JPMorgan Chase Bank
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Gillette
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Chesterfield Cigarettes
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Gillette's 'The best a man can get' is one of the most recognizable advertising slogans in history, launched in 1989. It positions Gillette as the premium choice for men's grooming, emphasizing superiority and confidence. Jockey (underwear), JPMorgan Chase (banking), and Chesterfield (cigarettes) do not use this slogan.
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New York State Division of Tourism
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DeBeers
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Pepsi
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Dr Pepper
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'I love New York' is the iconic tourism campaign created for the New York State Division of Tourism in 1977, featuring the heart logo. DeBeers (diamonds), Pepsi (soft drink), and Dr Pepper (soft drink) are not associated with this tourism campaign.
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Nike
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Crisco Vegetable Shortening
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Pepsi
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Dunkin Donuts
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Nike's 'Just do it' is one of the most famous slogans in advertising history, launched in 1988 to inspire athletic performance. Crisco (cooking oil), Pepsi (soft drink), and Dunkin Donuts (food chain) do not use this athletic slogan.
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Pepsi
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Cascade
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Old Spice
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FannieMae
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Pepsi's 'The taste of a new generation' campaign in the late 1980s positioned Pepsi as the youth-oriented choice versus Coca-Cola's traditional image. Cascade (dishwasher detergent), Old Spice (men's grooming), and FannieMae (finance) are unrelated.
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Pepsi
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CameraWorld
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NYSE (New York Stock Exchange)
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FedEx
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'Pepsi-Cola hits the spot' was Pepsi's classic slogan emphasizing refreshment and satisfaction. CameraWorld (retail), NYSE (financial exchange), and FedEx (shipping) are not associated with this beverage slogan.
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Qwest
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Budweiser
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Nestles Butterfinger
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Fosters Australian Beer
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Qwest (a telecommunications company) used 'Spirit of Service' as their corporate slogan to emphasize their commitment to customer service. This was part of their branding after merging with US West. The other options are all major brands but with different slogans - Budweiser is known for 'King of Beers,' Nestle for confectionery, and Fosters for Australian beer branding.
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Petco
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Calvin Klein Jeans
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Noxzema
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FIAT
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Petco uses 'Where the pets go' as their slogan, emphasizing their position as a destination for pet supplies and services. The other options are in completely different categories - Calvin Klein Jeans (fashion), Noxzema (skincare), and FIAT (automobiles).
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Paul Masson
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Chesterfield Cigarettes
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ONGC
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Expedia.com
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Paul Masson wine used 'We will sell no wine before its time' as their slogan, emphasizing quality and proper aging. This became famous through advertisements featuring Orson Welles. Chesterfield is a cigarette brand, ONGC is an Indian oil company, and Expedia is a travel website.
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Pepperidge Farm
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Cheez-It
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OneTouch
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Exxon Mobil
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Pepperidge Farm uses 'Pepperidge Farm remembers' as their iconic slogan, often associated with their premium baked goods and cookies. This suggests nostalgia and quality. Cheez-It is a competing snack brand, OneTouch is diabetes testing supplies, and Exxon Mobil is an oil company.