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A business proposal outlines a new marketing strategy: "Our current approach, which relies heavily on traditional print media, has shown diminishing returns over the past three quarters. In contrast, digital advertising campaigns, particularly those targeting social media demographics, have consistently yielded higher engagement rates and conversion metrics. Therefore, we propose a strategic pivot: reallocate 70% of our marketing budget to digital platforms, focusing on interactive content and influencer collaborations, to maximize ROI." The passage is primarily organized to:
- ADescribe the current market trends in advertising.
- BExplain the technical details of digital advertising.
- CCompare two marketing strategies to justify a change.
- DPresent a chronological history of the company's marketing efforts.
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Correct answer: C. Compare two marketing strategies to justify a change.
The passage directly contrasts 'traditional print media' with 'digital advertising campaigns,' highlighting the 'diminishing returns' of the former and the 'higher engagement rates' of the latter. This comparison is used to support the 'strategic pivot' and budget reallocation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While market trends are implied, the primary purpose is to compare strategies within the company's context, not a general market overview.
- B. The passage mentions 'interactive content and influencer collaborations' but does not delve into technical details.
- D. The passage mentions 'past three quarters' but does not provide a comprehensive chronological history of efforts.
Organizational Pattern: Compare and Contrast
A text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, ideas, or entities.
- Uses signal words like 'similarly,' 'however,' 'in contrast,' 'both,' 'unlike.'
- Helps readers understand relationships and distinctions.
- Can be structured point-by-point or subject-by-subject.
Memory trick: Patterns Help Readers Follow the Flow.