Chapter 19 – International Advertising and Promotion
45. (p. 647) A beverage company entered a new market in which it saw great potential.
However, though its products matched those of local competitors in quality and price, sales
were sluggish. The company realized that consumers believed that the local brands were
better just because they were local. It had failed to account for the _____ of the consumers
during the planning process.
46. (p. 647) In the U.S., promotions for Agile Sports products emphasize individualism and
independence. In Japan, however, the company had to change its message to one that focused
on team values and cooperation, due to the differing _____ in the two countries.