When Procter & Gamble introduced Crest toothpaste, the first fluoride toothpaste, it was intended for use by children and was therefore given a child-appealing bubblegum flavor. Sometime later the same basic formula was given a fresh, minty flavor to appeal to adults. What is this marketing strategy called? Product extrapolation Product differentiation Usage segmentation Psychographic segmentation

When Procter & Gamble introduced Crest toothpaste, the first fluoride toothpaste, it was intended for use by children and was therefore given a child-appealing bubblegum flavor. Sometime later the same basic formula was given a fresh, minty flavor to appeal to adults. What is this marketing strategy called? Product extrapolation Product differentiation Usage segmentation Psychographic segmentation

MARKETING 2018

19th Edition

ISBN:9780357033753

Author:Pride

Publisher:Pride

Chapter6: Target Markets: Segmentation And Evaluation

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