History of Advertising Quiz

When did branded product based ads first show up?

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 15th century

• 21st century

In which century did ad agencies begin to set up shop?

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 18th century

• 17th century

Which company began selling their brand, not just the product, in 1891?

• Coca-Cola

• Kodak

• Bulova

• Ford

What type of events did new companies like Ford stage in 1908?

• Charity fundraisers

• Public protests

• Flashy publicity events

• Educational seminars

When did Bulova watches make the first television commercial?

• 1940s

• 1920s

• 1950s

• 1930s

When did psychologists get involved in advertising, transforming the industry into a calculated science?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1940s

• 1930s

When did ads start appearing alongside search results driven by consumer interests?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 2000s

• 2010s

For the first time in history, consumers are able to choose the ads they see based on their own tastes. When did this happen?

• Before the 20th century

• It has always been possible

• During the 20th century

• After the 20th century