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MathWorks Xmas Activity

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which brand launched the first major advertising campaign featuring Santa Claus as we know him today (red suit and white beard)? 

Coca-Cola

Pepsi

Macy’s

Nestlé

Answer explanation

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Coca-Cola launched the first major advertising campaign featuring Santa Claus in the 1930s, depicting him in a red suit and white beard, which solidified this image in popular culture.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

According to recent studies, when is the biggest peak in online Christmas sales?

Black Friday

The last weekend before Christmas

Cyber Monday

Boxing Day

Answer explanation

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Recent studies indicate that the last weekend before Christmas sees the highest online sales, as consumers rush to complete their holiday shopping, making it the peak time for online Christmas sales.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Which luxury brand famously created a holiday campaign featuring animated bears in their signature packaging? 

Burberry

Cartier

Tiffany & Co. 

Gucci

Answer explanation

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Cartier is known for its luxurious holiday campaigns, including one featuring animated bears in their iconic red packaging, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

Which brand's Christmas ad went viral for its tagline "Christmas is for sharing," featuring a heartwarming WWI story?

John Lewis

Sainsbury's

Marks & Spencer

Tesco 

Answer explanation

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The viral Christmas ad with the tagline "Christmas is for sharing" features a touching WWI story and was created by Sainsbury's, making it the correct answer. John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, and Tesco did not use this specific tagline.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most-selling product on Amazon during the Christmas season?

Clothing and accessories 

Electronics

Books

Toys 

Answer explanation

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During the Christmas season, electronics consistently top sales on Amazon due to high demand for gadgets and tech gifts, making them the most-sold product category.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which Christmas movie from the 1990s caused a boom in sales of gingerbread house kits? 

Home Alone 

The Grinch

Elf

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Answer explanation

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The movie 'Home Alone' released in 1990 featured a memorable scene with a gingerbread house, leading to a significant increase in gingerbread house sales throughout the 1990s.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the most expensive Christmas ad ever produced? 

Coca-Cola’s polar bear campaign 

Apple’s “Share Your Gifts” campaign 

John Lewis’s Elton John ad 

Coca-Cola’s holiday trucks campaign 

Answer explanation

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The most expensive Christmas ad ever produced is John Lewis’s Elton John ad, which cost around £7 million. It features a touching narrative and high production values, making it a standout in holiday advertising.

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