Which of the following statements is generally not true?
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business buyers are not very demanding |
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sub-brands are generally less effective in b2b markets |
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brand strategy research should encompass all touchpoints between marketer(i.e., the company selling something) and the organizational buyer |
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business buyers often are long-term buyers. |
sub-brands are generally less effective in b2b markets
Sub brands are generally less effective in business to business as in such a set up it is the brand or the actual organization that actually matters and has an impact.
Which of the following statements is generally not true? business buyers are not very demanding sub-brands...
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