Which Companies, Noted in the Text, Have Seen Enormous Success

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which companies, noted in the text, have seen enormous success by reflecting social issues at various points in history, creating sophisticated ads, and becoming unofficial brands of the counter-culture?

• A)Dial, Mountain Dew, and Snickers
• B)Marlboro, Virginia Slims, and Pepsi
• C)Red Bull, Geiko, and Allstate
• D)Kodak, PowerAde, and Procter & Gamble

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