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American businessman King Gillette pioneered the sales model in which razor handles were given away for free or sold at a loss, but sales of disposable razor blades were very profitable. This is known as the ________ model.

In which of the following types of advertising timing patterns do exposures appear evenly throughout a given period?

________ questions ask about the consequences of the buyer’s problems.

The traditional “marketing-mix” concept and the notion of the “four Ps” may not adequately describe modern marketing programs. ________ is about mixing and matching marketing activities to maximize their individual and collective effects.

Which of the following sales positions is most likely to have fixed compensation?

A ________ advantage is one that a company can use as a springboard to new advantages.

A manufacturer has invested $750,000 in a new product and wants to set a price to earn a 15 percent ROI. The cost per unit is $18 and the company expects to sell 50,000 units in the first year. Calculate the company’s target-return price for this product.

________ pricing is a matter of reengineering the company’s operations to become a low-cost producer without sacrificing quality.

After successfully exporting its products through export merchants, Boyes Inc. decides to take control of its exports. It sets up its own unit in the home country that takes care of all export-related activities. Boyes Inc. is most likely using ________.

American Express’ “World-Class Service, Personal Recognition,” Mary Kay’s “Enriching women’s lives,” Hallmark’s “Caring Shared,” and Starbucks’ “Rewarding Everyday Moments” are examples of brand ________.