Company Acme Began to Sell a Digital Camera Called a Column

question 30

Multiple Choice

Company Acme began to sell a digital camera called a Column to compete with Canon's digital cameras. In terms of comparative ads, what should be the strategy of both Acme and Canon?

• A) Acme should avoid comparative ads, but Canon should use comparative ad
• B) Acme should compare its camera with Canon's, but Canon should not use comparative ads.
• C) Acme and Canon should form a partnership where they agree not to advertise to the same markets.
• D) Both Cannon and Acme should use comparative ads.
• E) Acme should avoid comparative ads, and so should Canon.

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