Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Concerning Comparative Advertising

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning comparative advertising? 

• A) Comparative ads work best when receivers are not under high levels of involvement and thus not paying close attention to the ad. 
• B) Indirect comparative ads are better than direct comparative ads at positioning a brand as superior to all brands in the category. 
• C) Direct comparative ad are more effective than indirect comparative ads in positioning a brand as superior to a specific competitive brand. 
• D) Comparative advertisements are evaluated less favorably by people holding a prior preference for the comparison brand. 
• E) Comparative advertising is particularly effective for promoting brands that possess distinct advantages relative to competitive brands.

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