Which innovative advertising technique did Keuffel & Esser use in the 1950s-60s that revolutionized slide rule marketing and significantly boosted their market share among engineering students?

Before electronic calculators became ubiquitous in the 1970s, slide rules were essential mathematical tools for engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. These analog computing devices had their own fascinating marketing history. This poll explores how slide rule manufacturers used advertising techniques to differentiate their products in what was once a competitive and specialized market. Test your knowledge about this interesting intersection of mathematical tool advertising and technological history!

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Creating specialized versions endorsed by NASA engineers during the Space Race
Offering free mathematical textbooks with purchase of their premium models
Developing color-coded slide rules with matching instruction manuals for different fields
Implementing a subscription model where users received updated scales annually