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... in a national TV show aimed at teenagers. Even with great PR, only a handful of people showed up. No one thought that holding the promo in a bar might not be an appropriate place for kids. Then there's the Solstice, the sleek, two-seater sports car from Pontiac that weighs in at $2K. Both the design and the price get rave reviews, but experts question whether it will make the hearts of the young and the would-be young go pitter-pat. "Like the other GM sports cars, it comes ... . The moment someone says that the company needs to run an ad, send out a postal card, hold an event, or exhibit at a trade show, ask why. Marketing activities generally fail because they are not integrated into a tapestry of activities. A good example is a prospecting program. "What's the plan?" is the key question. Perhaps it includes a series of direct mail pieces, a periodic newsletter, invitations to seminars or a demonstration event, the right advertising, and carefully planned follow-up contacts. ... right, free shipping helped get the order. The same holds true of Internet service; whether at a coffee shop, an airport or a hotel, why pay for it when somewhere it's available free? After years of piling on "cash incentives," auto manufacturers called a halt when they lowered sticker prices. But when gasoline hit $3 a gallon, they hauled out a new round of bigger-than-ever discounts. At the same time, Toyota drew on its perceived value and quality strategy to attract buyers; this offers a ...
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