Which of the Following Statements Reflects the Key Elements in Developing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects the key elements in developing a marketing strategy for L.M.Schofield,Inc.,a company that produces specialized concrete surfaces for heavily trafficked areas such as retail outlets and amusement parks?

A) Buy ads in all the major trade journals aimed at businesses in the entertainment and/or sports industry.
B) Communicate using direct mail about the various walking surfaces Schofield can create for contractors who are building riding and walking paths.
C) Design a sample ad and test it using visitors at a trade show.
D) Hire six new sales representatives for the Midwest regional office and train them on all aspects of concrete surfaces.
E) Conduct a focus group to decide on which surface to use for a theme park in Brazil.