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Bajaj

As a special request from one of our readers who identifies himself as jz.sinr ;-), here is the Bajaj ad from 1989. Am sure watching this makes you nostalgic of those DD only days. Enjoy!! :-)). Btw do comment in and let us know what exactly do you like about this ad and is there any nostalgic memory which it triggers of in your mind. Do you think this will work in today's India??? We will display your comments here this time.

Orange

The tagline says, "Imagine the beautiful things you can do with 200 minutes of air time". The crocodile is made out of air bubbles in a balloon; probably 200 of them. Out of the box thinking or a far fetched imagination, both way you can look at it. But totally strange for a common man, I would say.

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Thus the answer to the last trivia is Orange and the lucky winner is Sourabh. Congrats man and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the spirit going..

Nokia N93i

The tagline says, Nokia N93i. With extra powerful zoom. To understand better, have a look at similar Nokia ads in adMad.

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The winner for the day is Anish. Congrats sir and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the spirit going :-). Now today's dose of trivia.

adMad Trivia #45
Originally operating as Microtel,this company had entered a market that was dominated by colourless and emotionless brands. Their competitors’ products were inflexible, confusing and represented poor value for money. Microtel’s product offer and service levels were innovative and attractive, so the way these were expressed through a new brand was crucial. The new brand had to establish itself as being radically different from its grey competitors.Brand Consultancy Wolff Olins provided research, devised the brand’s strategy, and developed the name and visual identity. It became the benchmark for all its competitors, forcing them to rethink their own pricing and positioning strategies. Which was this brand name chosen by Mictrotel which expressed all the qualities of the brand: warmth, friendliness, energy, and optimism.

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Ford

The tagline says, "EcoSport Race. A new, more powerful, special edition". This as was released when Ford launched a special edition automobile.

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There was only one correct answer. And the winner for the day is Glenn Suares. Congrats sir.

adMad Trivia #44
This tune is actually based on a 19th century guitar work named "Gran Vals" by Spanish musician Francisco Tárrega. It was originally named "Grande Valse" but was changed to _________ Tune" around 1998 when it became so well known that people referred to it as the _________ tune. Fill in the blanks for a brand name. I'm sure all of us would have heard it several times ad nauseum ;-))

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Fevicol

The tagline says, "wonder what holds Bollywood scripts together?". Now what the ad is trying to convey is left for your imagination. Any guesses, please post it as a comment. Click on the label below to see other Fevicol ads posted in adMad. A few of Fevicol's TV ads can be found here.

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We got a set of different answers yesterday. But Fevicol it was. And the winner for the day is jz.sinr. Congrats and to all those who got their answer correct. Keep the spirit going guys and do spread the word around. Now moving on to today's trivia.

adMad Trivia #43
........ism is a Marxist term for a "form of production" or "production paradigm" that spread from the US to Western Europe after 1945. It consisted of domestic mass production and stabilizing economic policies that provided national demand and social stability by paying relatively high wages. It is typified by a cycle of mass production and mass consumption, the production of standardized (most often) consumer items to be sold in (typically) protected domestic markets, and the use of Keynesian economic policies. It is also a reorganization of the entire productive process by means of the moving assembly line, standardization and the mass market. Name the pioneer (also the name of the brand) after which the term is named. (Easy answer though all this might sound all mumbo jumbo ;-))

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Vodafone

Through this ad, Vodafone was advertising their service, Music on Mobile. Click here to have a look at similar Vodafone ads posted in adMad.

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The response we got for the last trivia was awesome. Keep the spirit going guys. The lucky winner came out to be Rushaan. Congrats and to all those who got their answers correct. Now, today's dose...

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The Magdeburg hemispheres were designed by German scientist Otto von Guericke in 1650 to disprove Aristotle's famous supposition that 'Nature abhors a vacuum'. These were a pair of large copper hemispheres precisely cast so that their rims fit tightly together. When the rims were sealed with grease and the air was pumped out, the resulting sphere contained the world's first artificial vacuum. Guericke's most famous performance was carried out on 8 May 1654 before the Emperor Ferdinand III, and attracted crowds from all over Saxony. Before the emperor and a large crowd, Guericke greased the rims of the two hemispheres and carefully fitted them together. Then the local blacksmith began vigorously pumping the air from inside the sealed copper globe.A team of eight horses harnessed together was led into the square and attached to one hemisphere of the copper globe. Another team of eight horses was then attached to the other hemisphere. At a signal from Guericke, the two teams of horses strained forward in opposite directions, attempting to pull the two hemispheres apart, but no matter how hard they pulled, the horses could not separate the spheres. The vacuum inside the globe meant there was no opposing pressure to balance this great outer force. A variation of a sketch of this experiment was used by Levi's as their logo. The question is... which Indian brand uses another variation of the same sketch as its logo?

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Forth Jardim

A great ad from Forth Jardim. It shows a child watching a swing high up in the air. The use of the fetilizer on the tree on which the swing was hung made it grew taller and the swing became unreachable for the child. Amazing idea! Share with us your opinion about this ad.

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Their logo is called a Speechmark, as it is a quotation mark in a circle; the O's in its logotype are opening and closing quotation marks, suggesting conversation. They are responsible for the current size and shape of a SIM card. The small rectangle with one corner slit was their invention which they allowed other network providers to use in the interest of the customer, so that all SIMs fit all mobile phones. Name the brand with a significant Indian connection.

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Guinness

The evolution ad from Guinness. Looks like the "Right Here Right Now" video in reverse eh? How did you like this one ? Do let us know. Also , tell us this would you like to see a few more video ads here?

Maggi

The lukcy winner for the day is Div. Congrats there and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the spirit going :-)

HP

Old and outdated printers have found better uses when the new HP printer was released! The tagline says, "Put your old printer to better use. Trade it in". Have a look at similar HP ads posted in adMad by clicking here.

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The lucky winner for the day is Suchitra. Congrats and to all those who got their answers correct.

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The company is named after the surname of Swiss man Julius Michaël Johannes .......(1846-1912) who inherited the family business, a mill in Kemptal, near Zurich. When the founder's friend Dr. Schuler recommended the wide use of dried vegetables, peas and beans, given their rich nutritive value; he produced appliances for roasting and grinding these vegetables, to make flour from peas, beans, lentils etc., enabling housewives to make a quick nourishing soup. Eventually, he put his instant product - vegetable powders- on the market, under his friend Doctor Schuler's patronage. He distinguished his products by a four branched star, with a cross in its' heart. Several artists were invited to make poster ads and as early as 1895 there was an ad where artist Firmin Bouisset designed a poster with a young girl holding a sign which read "..... specialities are an advantage to every household". A slate was at her feet, with a list of their products, suitable for any time of day:
" If I behave well
I'll have a delicious breakfast
a succulent consommé
2 excellent soups, or 2 delicious bouillons
".......... , to thicken your soups and sauces"
Name the brand.

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Johnson and Johnson

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The winner of the day is Glenn Suares. Congrats and to all those who got their answers correct.

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Their first financially successful product was a precision audio oscillator, the Model 200A. Their innovation was the use of a small light bulb as a temperature dependent resistor in a critical portion of the circuit. This allowed them to sell the Model 200A for $54.40 when competitors were selling less stable oscillators for over $200. The Walt Disney Company, bought eight Model 200B oscillators (at $71.50 each) for use in certifying the Fantasound surround sound systems installed in theaters for the movie Fantasia. The founders, known to friends and employees alike as Bill and Dave, developed a unique management style which includes a deep respect for the individual, a dedication to affordable quality and reliability, a commitment to community responsibility, and a view that the company exists to make technical contributions for the advancement and welfare of humanity. Name the company which is also recognized as the symbolic founder of Silicon Valley.

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Hot Wheels

To get a good picture of what is being conveyed, have a look at other Hot Wheels ads posted in adMad.

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And the winner of the day is Vidwata. Congrats yaar and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the spirit going. Now moving on to today's trivia.

adMad Trivia #38
Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is listed among the Fortune 500. The corporation's headquarters is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Robert Wood Johnson, inspired by a speech by antiseptics advocate Joseph Lister, joined his brothers to set up this brand. In 1982, the company faced the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, in which their Extra Strength Tylenol capsules were tampered by one or more unknown suspects. The product was found to be laced with cyanide, which prompted a national recall. The company's response was widely praised by public relations experts and the media. Name this very respected brand.

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Kodak

A kodak Moment! Also have a look at other Kodak ads posted in adMad.

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Kodak got its name from George Eastman who registered the trademark Kodak on September 4, 1888. The letter "K" had been a favorite of Eastman's, he is quoted in saying, "it seems a strong, incisive sort of letter". Thomas Edison used film stock manufactured by Eastman Kodak during his development of the movie camera. In 1932, Eastman died by his own hand leaving a suicide note that read, "My work is done. Why wait?". Oscar awards are held in Kodak theater.

There was only one correct answer today and the winner is Thanu. Congrats lady! :-)

adMad Trivia #37
They make cars but the MRP of one car is just $.99, with the price varying by each retailer by only a few cents. It was introduced as the primary competitor of Matchbox cars until 1996, they were designed to run on orange track, which could be placed to make interesting jumps and loops. In 1999 they even signed a licensing deal with five Formula 1 teams. Name the brand.

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Sony Cybershot

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Which brand connects the following.
Rochester, New York
Thomas Edison
"it seems a strong, incisive sort of letter".
"Why wait?"
"Oscar awards"

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Camp Light

Old Spice

Nice concept :-)
The tagline says, "You may not have noticed, women also have noses."

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So the answer is Old Spice and the lucky winner for the day is Vinay. Congrats and to all those who got their answers correct. Today there were quite a few.

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Tropicana

Essential nutrients from Tropicana.

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We got a lot of responses for last question. Was it that easy? :p. Anyways, the lucky winner for the day is Div. Congrats, and to all those who got their answers correct. Now moving on to the next question..

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Their initial products were manufactured by the Shulton Company that was founded in 1934 by William Lightfoot Schultz. He was interested in maintaining a colonial framework for those products and chose a nautical theme, in particular sailing ships.The original ships used on the packaging were the Grand Turk and the Friendship. Other ships used on the packaging include the Wesley, Salem, Birmingham and Hamilton. In their ads in UK (and even India) they used the famous tune "Carmina Burrana". Am sure you'll be able to hum it when you hear the answer ;-)

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Fuji

Any guesses on what this ad is trying to convey? Post your opinion as a comment here... Also have a look at other Fuji ads posted in adMad.

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Thanks very much for the amazing response we got. And the lucky winner for the day is Anjana. Congrats lady and to all those who got their answers correct.. Keep the spirit going. Now moving on to today's trivia. :-)

adMad Trivia #34
Founded in 1947 by Anthony T. Rossi, an Italian immigrant, it has grown to over 8,000 employees. It has been owned by PepsiCo, Inc. since 1998. On June 7, 1971 the "Great White Juice Train" (the first unit train in the food industry, consisting of 150 100-ton insulated boxcars commenced a service transporting this product. The homestadium of the baseball team Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida is named after this brand. Just name the brand.

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Dove

The ad portrays normal people in it. Dove was in a campaign involving real beauty.

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There were a lot of correct answers this time. And the lucky winner for the day is Anish. Congrats sir, and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the sprit going. Now moving on to today's trivia.

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The brand is named after a "Japanese landmark". Their main product lines include Velvia, Provia, Astia, Sensia etc. Apart from their main business they make inkjet printer paper, magnetic media, including audiotape, videotape and floppy disks. Since 1982, they are one of the main sponsors of the FIFA World Cup. Aishwarya Rai has endorsed this brand in India. Just name the brand.

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DHL

The tagline says, "Locate your package in less than 3 seconds. DHL online tracking". The ad was released when they started their online tracking system.

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There have been several answers like FedEx, TNT etc. But there was only one correct answer this time. And the winner is Thanu. Congrats madam. Keep the spirit going. :-)

adMad Trivia #32
This is Unilever's largest personal care brand, and has grown from a cleansing bar in the US in the 1950s to a full complement of products including shampoo, deodorant, and a skin care range, available in 80+ markets throughout the world today. The brand showed "real women" in their ads instead of "skinny supermodels" and introduced their different view on beauty through the following manifesto:

"For too long, beauty has been defined by narrow, stifling stereotypes.
You've told us it's time to change all that.
We agree.
Because we believe real beauty comes in many shapes, sizes, and ages.
It is why we started the Campaign for Real Beauty.
And why we hope you'll take part"

Also in 2006, this company started the ____ Self-Esteem Fund. The stated goal of the fund was to be "an agent of change to educate and inspire girls on a wider definition of beauty and to make them feel more confident about themselves. They started this program with a short film which chronicled the transformation of a model from an average looking woman to one with supermodel looks. Which brand are we talking about?

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Trill

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Which company with a 3 letter brand name has the following stats?
Number of Offices: around 6,500
Number of Hubs, Warehouses & Terminals: more than 450
Number of Aircraft: 420
Number of Vehicles: 76,200
Number of Countries & Territories: more than 222
Shipments per Year: more than 1.5 billion
Destinations Covered: 120,000

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Book World

Axe Deodorant

The Axe Effect!

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And the lucky winner for the day is Debjit. Congrats man and to all those who got their answers correct.

We will be back with the trivia on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Amnesty International

Amnesty acts against human rights violations.

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The lucky winner for the day is Rajesh. Congrats dude and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the spirit going. Now moving on to today's question.

adMad Trivia #30
It was launched as Lynx by Elida Gibbs Ltd in 1985. In Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom it is still sold as Lynx. In South Africa it was sold as Ego until 2002. The brand has different options for customers such as Apollo, Atlantic, Clix, Conviction, Enygmata, Essence, Groove. Their popular UK ad, (also shown in India) featuring a guy performing a spontaneous dance routine with some women in a bar, catapulted the accompanying track "Make Luv" to the UK No. 1 spot in the music charts. Just name the brand.

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Ariel

Another good one from Ariel. Have a look at other Ariel ads in adMad by clicking on the label below.

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The lucky winner for the day is Aditya. Congrats man and to all those who got their answers correct.

adMad Trivia #29
The name of this organization comes from Greek for forgetting. It is also an act of justice by which the supreme power in a state restores those who may have been guilty of any offence against it to the position of innocent persons. It is more than pardon, as it obliterates all legal remembrance of the offence. Peter Benenson founded the organization in 1961 and its now a non-governmental organization (NGO) comprising "a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights". Just name them.

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CNN

A dedicated CNN viewer who overcomes every odds to watch the broadcast.

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The winner for the day is Div. Congrats and to all those who got their answers correct. Keep the spirit going. :-)

adMad Trivia #28
The name of this brand is the first name of an Argentinian footballer, a Shakesperean character in Tempest, as well as an Israeli Prime minister. It is available in powder, tablet, liquid and liquitab form. Just name this P&G brand which is also available in India.

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AXA

This ad was released by AXA as part of their recruitment drive for freshers. An absolute ignorance of office surroundings is okay; according to what has been conveyed. Have a look at other AXA ads posted in adMad by clicking on the label below.

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So the answer is AXA and the winner for the day is Glenn Suares. Congrats man and to all those who got their answers correct. Now, moving on to todays trivia.

adMad Trivia #27
One of their employees Christine Amanpour was caricatured as "Adriana Cruz" in the film Three Kings. 1990 was a watershed year for them and they catapulted past the "big three" in their field largely due to an unprecedented, historical scoop. Their base at Al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad and the names Bernard Shaw, John Holliman, and Peter Arnett became household names after this happened. Which often controversial company are we talking about?

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Aesthetis Clinic

Wonderful creativity! Too good use of exclamations and other symbols. To know it in full, have a look at other aesthetics clinic's ads posted in adMad by clicking on the label below.

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It is a French insurance company and the world's second largest with its 189,000 employees and 122 billions dollars of revenues in 2004. Though written in upper case, it is not an acronym, but was chosen because its name can be pronounced easily by people who speak any language. Originally named Ancienne Mutuelle, the firm renamed itself Mutuelles Unies after acquiring another insurer in 1978; the present name dates to 1985. Just name it (Clue: it is now in India as a tie up with an Indian company)

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Apple

1984 Apple's Macintosh Commercial

Check out this classic Apple ad directed by Ridley Scott. This was at a time when IBM was ruling the roost and hence was the " Big Brother". Apple saw itself as breaking IBM's stranglehold with its Macintosh computer.

Now see this Barack Obama campaign against Hillary Clinton :-)) Let us know in the comments section what you think of the same...