According to the S-Shaped Response Curve

question 115

Multiple Choice

According to the S-shaped response curve:

• A) the effects of advertising quickly begin to diminish
• B) the carryover effect is especially true for low-priced, frequently purchased consumer products
• C) sales are not directly related to the size of the advertising budget
• D) initial outlays of the advertising budget have a substantial impact on sales

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