One of the Reasons for the Recent,rapid Growth of Direct

question 67

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons for the recent,rapid growth of direct marketing in American society is due to the:

• A)the fact the U.S.has moved from an industrialized nation to a service nation.
• B)increase in the number of hours individuals spend watching television.
• C)proliferation of cellular phones.
• D)increased use of consumer credit cards.
• E)development of four-color printing presses.

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