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 | | Then comes the launch of the product, which is likely to be associated with informative advertising and promotion because consumers need to be made aware that the product is now available on the market and what its purpose is. The next stage is the growth stage, as sales and revenue increase. |
 | | Some products, such as pop records and fashion clothes, have very short product life cycles. |
 | | Other products, such as salt and sugar, have life cycles which remain perpetually at the maturity stage. |
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