Scott Found That the Use of a Tasteful, Sexually Provocative

question 6

Multiple Choice

Scott found that the use of a tasteful, sexually provocative picture in his magazine promotion got lots of attention, but sales of his product seemed unaffected. What was the most probable reason for Scott's problem?

• A) Readers liked the ad, but it attracted the wrong segment of shoppers.
• B) Both men and women were highly offended by the ad.
• C) The ad was so effective in drawing attention to the "sex appeal" that recall for the product was hindered.
• D) Scott was using sex to sell a product related to sex.

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