Microsoft Launched a Massive $500 Million Marketing Campaign When It

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Essay

Microsoft launched a massive $500 million marketing campaign when it introduced the Xbox,promoting the new product through in- store merchandising,retailer incentives,events and sponsorships,in addition to traditional advertising.What stage of the customer's adoption of a new product was implemented by Microsoft? Support your answer.

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