A. It takes the least amount of time to convey so it's cheaper
B. They were more successful than other forms
C. A major TV station banned direct advertising so another way needed to be found
D. They first appeared on radio stations so it was an automatic flow to television
Can you name which well-known brands said these famous advertising jingles?
Hover over the jingle to reveal the answer!
Don't leave home without it
American Express
Be all that you can be
U.S. Army
Away go troubles down the drain
Roto Rooter
The breakfast of champions
Wheaties
When you care to send the very best
Hallmark Cards
If it's got to be clean it's got to be...
Tide
The loneliest guy in town
Maytag
Like a good neighbor...
State Farm Insurance
It's the real thing
Coca Cola
Melts in your mouth, not in your hands
M&Ms
Good to the last drop
Maxwell House Coffee
M'm! M'm! Good!
Campbells
Let your fingers do the walking
Yellow Pages
Nobody does it like you
Hoover Vacuums
Plop plop, Fizz fizz...
Alka Seltzer
Nothing says lovin' like something' from the oven
Pillsbury
It takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Timex Watch
The quicker picker upper
Bounty
...You're soaking in it
Palmolive Dish Soap
I am stuck on _____ 'cause ______ are stuck on me
Bandaids
Bonus Question 1. Why did advertising jingles come to be?
C. A major TV station banned direct advertising so another way needed to be found
Bonus Question 2. Which company developed a jingle that is the most omnipresent in American culture and is considered the greatest commercial jingle?
Hint 1. Contests were held to see who could sing it the fastest
Hint 2. Contests were held to see who could sing it backwards
Hint 3. It begins with the number, 2