Ken Hansek Sells Sales Promotion Items Such as Key Chains

question 47

Essay

Ken Hansek sells sales promotion items such as key chains, mugs, t-shirts, and balloons. He sends out a quarterly newsletter that contains information on new products that are available, creative way customers are using sales promotion merchandise, and news that he thinks would be of interest to customers. Why does Hansek write this newsletter?

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