Many insurance companies sell health insurance plans to companies. In these companies the em- ployees pick the plan, but the set of offered plans is determined by the company. Recently, Blue Cross–Blue Shield, a health insurance company, ran a television ad stating, “If your employer doesn’t offer you Blue Cross–Blue Shield cover- age, ask why.” Explain the promotional strategy behind the advertisement.

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Many insurance companies sell health insurance plans to companies. In these companies the em- ployees pick the plan, but the set of offered plans is determined by the company. Recently, Blue Cross–Blue Shield, a health insurance company, ran a television ad stating, “If your employer doesn’t offer you Blue Cross–Blue Shield cover- age, ask why.” Explain the promotional strategy behind the advertisement.

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