Which of the following is the focus of push marketing at the growth stage of the product life
cycle?
A) highlighting of the organization's product superiority compared to those of competitors
B) reduction in the amount of incentives given to intermediaries in a bid to cut costs
C) payment of a minimal fee to retailers to include the product in their stores
D) provision of trade margins and other incentives to encourage product adoption
A
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