During the Market Introduction Stage of the Product Life Cycle

question 202

Multiple Choice

During the market introduction stage of the product life cycle:

• A) considerable money is spent on promotion while place development is left until later stages.
• B) products usually show large profits if marketers have successfully carved out new markets.
• C) most potential customers are quite anxious to try out the new-product concept.
• D) funds are being invested in marketing with the expectation of future profits.
• E) product and promotion are more important than place and price.

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