Which of the Following Is a Potential Downside to Using

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential downside to using patriotic themes in marketing programs?

• A)Americans are less confident in political organizations.
• B)Patriotism has been on the decline in the past decade.
• C)Such promotions can be viewed as attempts to gain from others' triumph or tragedy.
• D)Few marketers currently use this technique.
• E)Levels of patriotism fluctuate rapidly.

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