Ad Speak Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ford

Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is located in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford was a trailblazer with its Model T amd continues to be innovative with the 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid. Its advertizing techniques have changed with the addition of folksy Mike Rowe interviewing present and prospective Ford owners.

Answer: Geico

Geico was founded in Texas in 1936 by Leo Goodwin as an insurer of government employees and their families. It was soon moved to Washington DC to be closer to its clientele. In 1973 it expanded to include the general public. Surely you can't forget the cute little green gecko with the Cockney accent.

Answer: Jif

Jif peanut butter is a product of the J.M. Smucker Company of Orrville, Ohio.

Answer: Contadina

Contadina Foods was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Its product line includes various tomato products such as tomato paste and sauce, diced and pureed tomatoes as well as pizza sauce. The word "contadina" means "woman of the fields" in Italian and their label features a woman holding a basket of tomatoes. Today Contadina operates as a subsidiary of De Monte Foods.

Answer: Southwest

Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas, Texas has apparently prospered due to the demise of many larger airlines. As of 2009, it was the largest airline in the world based on the number of passengers carried per year. They advertize one way flights from $49.00 as well as no charge for bags or snacks.

Answer: Jell-O

Jell-O is owned by Kraft Foods and the name has become synonymous with gelatin confections.

Answer: Almond Joy

Almond Joy was originally created by Mounds in 1920. In 1929 the Peter Paul Company purchased the line and also made the Mounds bar. Cadbury merged with Peter Paul in 1978 and Hershey Foods purchased the U.S. company's operations.

Answer: Smucker's

Smuckers was founded in 1897 by Jerome Smucker in Orville, Ohio and incorporated in 1921. It continues to be family owned and operated through four generations. The company manufactures fruit spreads, shortening and oil, and ice cream toppings among other things. In 2008 Smuckers purchased Folgers coffee from Procter and Gamble for $3.3 billion dollars.

Answer: Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. It consists of a chain of discount departement and grocery stores. In 2010 it was the world's largest corporation by revenue.

Answer: Hallmark

Hallmark is a 100 year old family owned company, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to greeting cards, they produce paper products, gifts, ornaments and own a cable television channel.