Commercial Awareness Quiz – October 2022

One of these rappers bought right wing social media site Parler for an undisclosed sum. Who was it?

Which of these luxury car makers launched its IPO in October? The luxury car manufacturer was valued at €84 billion, more than its former parent company, Volkswagen.

Which of these streaming sites unveiled a new ads-based subscription plan in October?

Drivers of a ride-hailing app launched a group action lawsuit in October over their workers’ rights. They claim they have been wrongly classified as self-employed contractors rather than workers and should have received employment rights. Which app is being sued?

Which of these smartphone makers was fined $19 million in Brazil for selling their phones without a charger?

Which one of these energy drink companies lost a trademark dispute against gin maker Bullards?

Criminal barristers agreed to a new legal aid deal after a period of strike action. This will see their fees for most legal aid work increase. How much will their fees increase by?

Which of these energy companies bought collapsed supplier Bulb out of special administration?

Meta was ordered to unwind its $400 million acquisition of one of these companies in October. Which one was it?

Elon Musk completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in October. Which of these measures was NOT taken by Musk in his first week as owner?