Concept explainers
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Introduction: The price of the closest competitor or substitute in the market refers to the reference value.
The reference value that MW should consider when setting the price of a full-page ad in its magazine.
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Introduction: The net benefits or values which are offered or delivered to customers by products or services above competitors or substitute products refer to the differentiation value.
The differentiation value offered by a full-page ad placed in MW magazine.
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Introduction: Economic Value to the Customer (EVC) represents that a customer is willing to buy a product or service only if the value of a chosen product outweighs the value of the other substitutes or alternatives.
The economic value to the customer (EVC) of a full-page ad in MW magazine
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Introduction: The price of the closest competitor or substitute in the market refers to the reference value.
The range of possible prices that MW should consider when setting a price for a full-page ad.
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