Many consumers now ask other consumers for advice on products rather than consulting manufacturers or retailers. What makes it easier for them to do this?

a. modern mobile phones have internet connections and more sophisticated cameras
b. new European regulations mean that manufacturers no longer have exclusive rights to give
advice and guidance about their products
c. the Consumers’ Association has run a number of conferences and set up an advice share
network
d. government has encouraged manufacturers to delegate this responsibility to other
consumers in order to save costs
e. social networking sites, blogs and online reviews have made it easier and cheaper for
consumers to self-publish and communicate


e. social networking sites, blogs and online reviews have made it easier and cheaper for
consumers to self-publish and communicate

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