A firm has developed a new roofing material that also produces electricity from sunlight. This material is very light and inexpensive. Besides roofing, it could also provide an inexpensive carport covering for open-air parking lots. The firm has hired you as a consultant for the successful national launch of this product. You are required to present a report to the senior management describing when and where this product should be launched. Identify different segments of the market for launching this product. Recommend which segments of the product should be targeted first for maximum returns to the firm and support your recommendation.

A firm has developed a new roofing material that also produces electricity from sunlight. This material is very light and inexpensive. Besides roofing, it could also provide an inexpensive carport covering for open-air parking lots. The firm has hired you as a consultant for the successful national launch of this product. You are required to present a report to the senior management describing when and where this product should be launched. Identify different segments of the market for launching this product. Recommend which segments of the product should be targeted first for maximum returns to the firm and support your recommendation.

MARKETING 2018

19th Edition

ISBN:9780357033753

Author:Pride

Publisher:Pride

Chapter14: Marketing Channels And Supply Chain Management

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