Communication Tools Vary in Cost-Effectiveness at Different Stages of Buyer

question 25

Multiple Choice

Communication tools vary in cost-effectiveness at different stages of buyer readiness.________ and publicity play the most important role in the awareness-building stage.

• A) Direct marketing
• B) Sales promotion
• C) Advertising
• D) Personal selling
• E) "Buzz"

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