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The two electric engineers Person J and Person K started to make type A in their basement. They launched Company N by making Person K as the marketing director. The first beer was named as Product FT. The sales of craft beers were growing. This successful growth is ultimately because of the company’s corporate culture that is treating the employees and stakeholders with respect. Later after all the struggles and success Company NB launched its 2nd brewery in State NC and paved a way to expand its business all over the world.
Marketing refers to the set of institution, activity, and process of communication, creating, exchanging offerings, and delivering which has the values of clients, customers, society and partners at larger.
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- Company NB
- Person J and Person K
To discuss: The focus of Company NB on sustainability as a core value which contributes to the corporate success and culture.
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