One major reason for undertaking marketing research is to identify market opportunities. Once the research is complete, the company must measure and forecast the size, growth, and profit potential of each market opportunity. With regards to the above information examine how demand can be estimated in a market.

One major reason for undertaking marketing research is to identify market opportunities. Once the research is complete, the company must measure and forecast the size, growth, and profit potential of each market opportunity. With regards to the above information examine how demand can be estimated in a market.

Marketing

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter6: Target Markets: Segmentation And Evaluation

Section: Chapter Questions

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