Miranda Is About to Launch a New Product: Herself! She

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Essay

Miranda is about to launch a new product: herself! She is running for a local political office. First-time candidates quickly learn the importance of marketing. She has consulted with various experts, tested her campaign themes and messages with focus groups, and now is ready to do a full-scale product launch. Why is her product launch the most critical step? What will she need to do?

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Master Boot Record

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