Mountain Dew Is a Brand Known for Sponsorships of Adventure

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mountain Dew is a brand known for sponsorships of adventure events such as snowboarding and skateboarding competitions. What is the most likely objective of Mountain Dew's sponsorship of these events?

• A) to enhance corporate image
• B) to express commitment to the community or on social issues
• C) to entertain key clients or reward key employees
• D) to create perceptions of key brand image associations
• E) to become part of a personally relevant moment in consumers' lives

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