Sunday, March 31, 2013

OBQ 557: Something charlie would love!


Whats the significance of this text...the title has a huge hint.


Answer: This is the first ever jingle used for commercial advertising...it was for General Mill's wheaties, now you know why Charlie (from Two and a Half Men) will love it!

Friday, March 29, 2013

OBQ 556: Winning takes care of everything...

really? Which company has taken the risk to get Tigerwoods as Brand ambassador this year?

Answer: Nike, lets see whether it takes care of everything or not ;-)

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

OBQ 554: Hollywood's beginning and the beginning of outsourcing!

Whats the connection in here?

Answer: General Electric, the movie was shoot at Edison studio which was part of GE, Mr. Azim Premji was  one of the first to collaborate with GE for outsourcing deals

Saturday, March 23, 2013

OBQ 553: The hoteliers 2.0

Who are they and how are they revolutionizing the way we travel (or rather the way we stay)?

They are the 21st Century's Conrad Hiltons!

Answer: airbnb.com the latest way to find a place to stay!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

OBQ 552: A big claim!

But its kinda true...!

Whose marketing campaign?

Answer: c'mon! its Dunkin Donuts

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

OBQ 551: A Kleen business model...

Tell me what did this four gentlemen start to make this world a more clean place to live in?

Answer: Kimberly Clarke

Saturday, March 16, 2013

OBQ 550: Faster than Captain Cook...

Tell me what this map is all about?

Answer: This is the first telegraph line between India and EU circa 1870!



Wednesday, March 13, 2013

OBQ 549: Konnect please!

Connect to something from current affairs...
Answer: Etihad airways the flag carrier of UAE, Katrina the brand ambassador and they were in talks with Naresh Goyal's Jet airways for tie-up in India.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

OBQ 548: The niche player...

Connect to a company that has carved out a niche in otherwise hugely competitive industry...
Answer: Dabur, the founder Dr. Burman Balsara the company that it took over.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

OBQ 547: The Eastern Union...

Tell me which financial transaction is illustrated below...
Answer: This is the flow diagram of Hawala transaction.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

OBQ 546: The pirates of Arabian!

Tell me what this blueprint is all about and how its related with international sea trade...
Answer: This is a diagram of an humble Skiff, but its now famous because the Somali Pirates are using them for their business!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

OBQ 545: Adds a little zing to business meeting...

Identify the logo that is now trending in the business world!

Answer: Evernote the latest app that is buzzing lately in business world.

Friday, March 1, 2013

OBQ 544: Not so obvious connection...

I want you to connect each and every of them to an entity! yes each of the pics here...

Answer: Indian railway...I guess it was easy to figure it out!