The Advertising Temperature Rises at Dow USA
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Dow Chemical plans to increase its advertising on its specialty chemical products. The company has recently undergone a reorganization that had realigned the commercial operations of its industrial business' marketing objectives. The reorganization establishes three product departments: basic chemicals, metals and plastics, and industrial specialties and services. The industrial specialties group has four product departments: urethanes, costings and resins specialty chemicals, and fabricated products. Heavy advertising expenditures will be used to push four new specialty product launches. The company's sales force has been expanding. The company's primary advertising objective is to increase its brand awareness.
Publication Name: Business Marketing
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0745-5933
Year: 1984
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Robotics: Gearing Up for Japan's Threat
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American robot manufacturing companies want the American automobile industry as their market. Foreign competition from Japan will be fierce. Profit margins in all markets for robots will be tight due to the intense international competition. United States robot manufacturers see their competitive advantage in technology. Japanese robots have excellent mechanisms but simple technological controls.
Publication Name: Business Marketing
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0745-5933
Year: 1984
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