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Strategies for the Promotion and Diffusion of Consumer Goods and Services: An Overview

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  • R. Keith Semple

    (Department of Geography The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 43210 U.S.A.)

  • Lawrence A. Brown

    (Department of Geography The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 43210 U.S.A.)

  • Marilyn A. Brown

    (Department of Geography The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 43210 U.S.A.)

Abstract

THIS PAPER DISCUSSES MANY FACTORS WHICH AFFECT AGENCY STRATEGIES FOR THE PROMOTION AND DIFFUSION OF CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES. IT EXAMINES STRATEGIES FOR MARKET SELECTION, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, PRICE DETERMINATION AND PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATION. ALSO DISCUSSED ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES, AGENCY ATTRIBUTES, THE LIFE CYCLE OF GOODS AND SERVICES WITH THE ASSOCIATED INFORMATIONAL FEEDBACK MECHANISMS, AND THE IMPACT OF THE SPATIAL EXTENT OF INNOVATION DIFFUSION ON STRATEGY FORMULATIONS.

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  • R. Keith Semple & Lawrence A. Brown & Marilyn A. Brown, 1977. "Strategies for the Promotion and Diffusion of Consumer Goods and Services: An Overview," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 2(1), pages 91-102, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:inrsre:v:2:y:1977:i:1:p:91-102
    DOI: 10.1177/016001767700200107
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