Marketing: An Introduction, Student Value Edition (12th Edition)
Marketing: An Introduction, Student Value Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780133451283
Author: Gary Armstrong, Philip Kotler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.11MA
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person M, the mayor of City N, took action over the industry of soft drinks. He banned large sugary drinks like Company BG. This ban were applicable for the drinks having larger than 25 calories for 8 ounces, it is not applied to 100% milk-based or juice beverages.

Though, the ban have not been taken into consideration since the judge rules that Person M does not have jurisdiction to levy this type of ban. However, Person M have already banned smoking in the Trans fats and public parks in the restaurants foods.

Characters in given case:

Company BG

Person M

To determine: Whether the marketers must embrace the concept of social marketing with respect to products or foods, which can be harmful to the consumers and provide an example of a firm that is embracing the concept of societal marketing with respect to obesity epidemic.

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