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Mini-Case The Xer-Wise Corporation Manufactures and Markets High Quality Home Exercise

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The Xer-Wise Corporation manufactures and markets high quality home exercise equipment. The firm has just developed a new piece of equipment that top executives believe will be a big seller if promoted correctly. The new product uses a system of adjustable weights that can be arranged in various ways to allow the user to perform exercises that tone all major muscle groups. Additionally, unlike other strength building machines, this equipment also incorporates a recumbent bicycle to provide a complete cardio workout. The entire piece of equipment is easy to assemble, and when not in use it can be folded into a compact unit that is easy to store. A group of fitness experts have tested the equipment and have provided rave reviews. Company executives believe that this product, called the MuscleMaster, will appeal to busy young adults living in relatively small apartments. Melody Fitt and Tom Trym have been assigned the responsibility of developing a promotion mix for this product. The team of Fitt and Trym is convinced that they can develop a successful promotion mix for this outstanding product.
-Due to the unique nature of this product, Tom and Melody have decided to develop a half-hour TV program to demonstrate the benefits of the MuscleMaster. It is hoped that this __________ will provide a great start in the market.

Definitions:

Total Product

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a firm or economy at a given time.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production that maximizes a firm’s profits, determined by the intersection of marginal cost and marginal revenue.

Total Revenue

The total income earned by a firm from selling its products or services, calculated as the quantity sold multiplied by the selling price.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned by selling one more unit of a product or service.