Market Positioning Is the Process Of

question 9

Multiple Choice

Market positioning is the process of:

• A)attempting to change the identity of competing products in the collective minds of the target market.
• B)defining the marketing mix variables to give target customers a distinct and desirable understanding of what a product represents.
• C)evaluating the attractiveness of various segments and then deciding which to pursue as a market.
• D)dividing the market into distinct groups of customers where each individual group has similar needs, wants, or characteristics.
• E)attempting to engage customers with one another or with a company or a brand.

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