Which of the Following Statements About Comparative Advertising Is True

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about comparative advertising is true?

• A)Comparative advertisements are illegal in the United States.
• B)Comparative advertisements are disliked by most consumers and thus attract negative attention for the advertiser's brand.
• C)Comparative advertisements need market research to provide legal support for their claims.
• D)Comparative advertisements are a form of institutional advertising.
• E)Comparative advertisements are rarely constructed to be persuasive.

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