The strategy which is used when the buyers mistakenly assume competing brands beneficial, is classified as__________?

Correct answer: A. competitive de-positioning

  • A. competitive de-positioning
  • B. competitive repositioning
  • C. physiological de-positioning
  • D. brand repositioning

Explanation

Competitive de-positioning attempts to weaken a competitor’s perceived position by changing buyers’ beliefs about that competing brand. Repositioning normally changes the perceived position of the marketer’s own brand.

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