Principles Of Marketing
Principles Of Marketing
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ISBN: 9780134492513
Author: Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education,
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One of the most popular advertisement of Company K is “ship my pants.” Later, the “big gas savings” became a huge hit. The company’s customers saved about 30 cents on gallon of gas; though they spent $50 in the stores.

To discuss: Reason to choose to air the advertisement video in Website Y.

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