The Use of the Telephone and Other Nonpersonal Media to Introduce

question 247

Multiple Choice

The use of the telephone and other nonpersonal media to introduce products to consumers, who then can purchase the products through the mail, telephone, or the Internet is called

• A) direct marketing.
• B) telemarketing.
• C) remote purchasing.
• D) direct-response marketing.
• E) direct selling.

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Definitions:

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