Filbertina, a Company That Markets Nuts and Other Healthy Snack

question 39

Multiple Choice

Filbertina, a company that markets nuts and other healthy snack foods, has always tried to project an upscale image. However, the company has decided to develop another product line of less expensive snacks. Marketing manager Joseph Hampton generally supports the strategy but is concerned about how the new line will impact sales of the company's current brand. What does Joseph appear to be concerned about?

• A) brand confusion
• B) market diffusion
• C) cannibalization
• D) brand dispersion

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