Thursday 5 June 2014

Business Quiz Set -16


1) The logo of this brand  was actually created by celebrity artist Alan Aldridge, who's best known for his work with the Beatles. Originally it was the idea of its one of its founder who model it after the simple design of Chevrolet's car hood ornament. Originally, they were going to make the colors red, white and blue, but decided that would be too much "Americana". So they liked it just the way it is. ID which famous entity logo came in existence ? 
- Hard Rock Cafe

2) This 40 year old pizza chain founded in the 1973, in Omaha following the release of a movie throughout the country starring Marlon Brando, interestingly this chain was also named after the name of this movie. This idea to start this chain struck to the founder when he was on a trip with his some friend and he prepared pizza to cheers those moment, as the aroma gets around the neighborhood. Civilians started coming around them asking to buy this. The pizza and the concept grew in popularity because of its quality niche and unique offerings today. Id this popular US brand ?  
-  The GodFather Pizza 

3) Founded by two Scotsmen in Kolkata, started as a Partnership Firm in 1867. Today this is a Mini-Ratna, Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This company has presence in both manufacturing and service sectors such as steel, industrial greases, specialty lubricants, corporate travel and logistics services etc. Id this company ?
Balmer Lawrie & company founded by George Stephen Balmer and Alexander Lawrie


4) This U.S.-based video-sharing website founded back in mid 2000's, was blocked in India under orders from the DoT for a week due to  piracy and copyright infringement of the films '3 and Dhammu' were the cause of a week ban of the site in India. 
  Recently in Jan 2014 this site is blocked in Turkey, without stating any reasons. In May 2014, Indonesia had banned this video sharing site, claiming that it hosted “pornographic” content, causing an outcry among local users. Id which site is this ?
Vimeo 

5) She is an Indian fashion designer. She named her first collection as 'Kattran' (miniature bits of fabric). Today she sells designer merchandise under her name. She has been the youngest designer to unveil at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2010. She has designed outfits for Bollywood actresses such as Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Mandira Bedi etc. Id her who is also a daughter of famous cricketer ?
Masaba Gupta daughter of Viv Richard

6)  X Joined Adelaide stockbroking firm HW Hodgetts and Co in 1935 after relocating from Sydney. In 1945, HW Hodgetts company went under debts of more than £120,000 and declared bankruptcy later. But just 48 hours after Hodgetts declared bankruptcy, X was allowed to form a new firm & he named it after him and later he utilized Hodgetts client list to push his own business. People accused X of stealing the goodwill of the company and considered X behind the bankruptcy of HW Hodgetts. This left a stigma attached to X name in the city's business community for many years. Who is this today known him for his great contribution in a different field ?
Donald Bradman "The Don"

7) Id the logo of which National Airline, which HQ is know as "The Hub" ? 

- Air New Zealand





3 comments:

Mahesh said...

7) Air New Zealand , Wellington
6) Sir Don Bradman
5) Masaba Gupta - Sir Viv Richards
4) Youtube
3)Balmer Lawrie
2)Godfather Pizza
1)Penguin
Name -
J Mahesh Kumar

Brand Trivia Today said...

1) Penguin Publications
2) Pizza hut
3) Balmer Lawrie
4) Vimeo
5) Mastaba
6) Donald Bradman
7)Dutch Airlines

Answer by Vrushabh Gudade through Mail

Brand Trivia Today said...

1.Hard Rock cafe
2.Godfather's Pizza
3.Balmer and Lawrie
4.Vimeo
5.Masaba Gupta
6.Don Bradman
7.Air NewZealand

Answer by Sampad Mishra through Mail