Homework Clinic
Social Science Clinic => Business => Topic started by: eboni on May 9, 2022
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Question 1
When considering a product-line extension, what is one of the risks that marketers need to consider carefully?
◦ Brand width
◦ Product category competition
◦ Family branding fit
◦ Depth of product mix
◦ Product cannibalization
Question 2
When extending a product to an overseas market, what type of governmental influences must be considered?
◦ Cultural preferences
◦ Size and packaging
◦ Language differences
◦ Tariffs and trade barriers
◦ Business customs
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Answer 1
Product cannibalization
Marketers need to make sure that new products don't simply cannibalize, or take sales away from, their existing products.
Answer 2
Tariffs and trade barriers
When selecting a country, companies must take into consideration the type of government, market-entry requirements, tariffs and other trade barriers, cultural and language differences, consumer preferences, foreign-exchange rates, and differing business customs.
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