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Advertising Controversies

Description: Advertising Controversies Quiz
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Which advertising campaign was criticized for using a song without permission?

  1. Apple's "Think Different" campaign

  2. Nike's "Just Do It" campaign

  3. Coca-Cola's "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" campaign

  4. McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apple's "Think Different" campaign was criticized for using the song "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles without permission.

Which advertising campaign was accused of being sexist?

  1. GoDaddy's "Daddy's Girl" campaign

  2. Carl's Jr.'s "Paris Hilton" campaign

  3. Victoria's Secret's "Angels" campaign

  4. Axe's "Find Your Magic" campaign

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carl's Jr.'s "Paris Hilton" campaign was accused of being sexist for its portrayal of Hilton as a sex object.

Which advertising campaign was pulled after being deemed offensive?

  1. Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign

  2. Nike's "Dream Crazy" campaign

  3. H&M's "Monkey in the Jungle" campaign

  4. Dove's "Real Beauty" campaign

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

H&M's "Monkey in the Jungle" campaign was pulled after being deemed offensive for its portrayal of a black child wearing a hoodie with the words "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle".

Which advertising campaign was criticized for being misleading?

  1. Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" campaign

  2. Herbalife's "Lose Weight Fast" campaign

  3. Theranos's "Revolutionary Blood Test" campaign

  4. Juul's "Safer Alternative to Cigarettes" campaign

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" campaign was criticized for being misleading because the company's diesel cars were found to be emitting more pollutants than advertised.

Which advertising campaign was accused of greenwashing?

  1. BP's "Beyond Petroleum" campaign

  2. Shell's "Let's Go" campaign

  3. ExxonMobil's "Energy Lives Here" campaign

  4. Chevron's "Human Energy" campaign

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BP's "Beyond Petroleum" campaign was accused of greenwashing because the company continued to invest in fossil fuels while promoting its renewable energy initiatives.

Which advertising campaign was criticized for using fear tactics?

  1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Click It or Ticket" campaign

  2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign

  3. The Ad Council's "Love Has No Labels" campaign

  4. The American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Click It or Ticket" campaign was criticized for using fear tactics by showing graphic images of car accidents.

Which advertising campaign was accused of being culturally insensitive?

  1. Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign

  2. Nike's "Dream Crazy" campaign

  3. H&M's "Monkey in the Jungle" campaign

  4. Dove's "Real Beauty" campaign

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign was accused of being culturally insensitive for its portrayal of Kendall Jenner joining a protest and being handed a can of Pepsi.

Which advertising campaign was criticized for being tone-deaf?

  1. McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign

  2. Nike's "Just Do It" campaign

  3. Coca-Cola's "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" campaign

  4. Apple's "Think Different" campaign

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign was criticized for being tone-deaf for its upbeat message at a time when the company was facing criticism for its unhealthy food.

Which advertising campaign was accused of being deceptive?

  1. Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" campaign

  2. Herbalife's "Lose Weight Fast" campaign

  3. Theranos's "Revolutionary Blood Test" campaign

  4. Juul's "Safer Alternative to Cigarettes" campaign

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Theranos's "Revolutionary Blood Test" campaign was accused of being deceptive because the company's blood test technology was found to be inaccurate.

Which advertising campaign was criticized for being offensive?

  1. GoDaddy's "Daddy's Girl" campaign

  2. Carl's Jr.'s "Paris Hilton" campaign

  3. Victoria's Secret's "Angels" campaign

  4. Axe's "Find Your Magic" campaign

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GoDaddy's "Daddy's Girl" campaign was criticized for being offensive for its portrayal of a young girl in a sexualized manner.

Which advertising campaign was accused of being misleading?

  1. Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" campaign

  2. Herbalife's "Lose Weight Fast" campaign

  3. Theranos's "Revolutionary Blood Test" campaign

  4. Juul's "Safer Alternative to Cigarettes" campaign

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" campaign was accused of being misleading because the company's diesel cars were found to be emitting more pollutants than advertised.

Which advertising campaign was criticized for being greenwashing?

  1. BP's "Beyond Petroleum" campaign

  2. Shell's "Let's Go" campaign

  3. ExxonMobil's "Energy Lives Here" campaign

  4. Chevron's "Human Energy" campaign

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BP's "Beyond Petroleum" campaign was criticized for being greenwashing because the company continued to invest in fossil fuels while promoting its renewable energy initiatives.

Which advertising campaign was accused of using fear tactics?

  1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Click It or Ticket" campaign

  2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign

  3. The Ad Council's "Love Has No Labels" campaign

  4. The American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Click It or Ticket" campaign was criticized for using fear tactics by showing graphic images of car accidents.

Which advertising campaign was accused of being culturally insensitive?

  1. Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign

  2. Nike's "Dream Crazy" campaign

  3. H&M's "Monkey in the Jungle" campaign

  4. Dove's "Real Beauty" campaign

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign was accused of being culturally insensitive for its portrayal of Kendall Jenner joining a protest and being handed a can of Pepsi.

Which advertising campaign was criticized for being tone-deaf?

  1. McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign

  2. Nike's "Just Do It" campaign

  3. Coca-Cola's "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" campaign

  4. Apple's "Think Different" campaign

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign was criticized for being tone-deaf for its upbeat message at a time when the company was facing criticism for its unhealthy food.

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