In Which Stage of the PLC Will Promotional Expenditures Be

question 39

Multiple Choice

In which stage of the PLC will promotional expenditures be especially high in an attempt to create consumer awareness?

• A) Growth
• B) Product development
• C) Maturity
• D) Introduction
• E) Adoption

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