MARKETING
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ISBN: 9780135286487
Author: Armstrong
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.16VC
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E Company was a popular watering hole in State O. It becomes more popular through words and through their logos on t-shirts. This place becomes famous for the area to grab beer for the students at State O. The drinking age has been changed from 18 to 21 in the year 1980s. This challenge helped the company to recognize its product as much more than just a cold mug of beer. Instead people started to move on to the E Company’s customer-friendly service and fun atmosphere. This leads to an expansion of different business to E Company.
To discuss: E Company’s value proposition and how its value proposition relates to its market offerings.
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