The Pepsi Challenge Failed in Japan Because

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Pepsi Challenge failed in Japan because

• A)Pepsi utilized the wrong media.
• B)it was aired at the wrong time of year.
• C)comparative advertising was against the law.
• D)comparative advertising was culturally unacceptable

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