Astute Marketers Have Found That Consumers Will Readily Give Personal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Astute marketers have found that consumers will readily give personal information to firms that ________.

• A) use it to provide value
• B) do not share it with others unless given permission
• C) share it with others for special consumer promotions
• D) both a and b

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Diversified Portfolio

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