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The Role of Consumer Shows in New Product Adoption

Journal of Consumer MarketingPublished 1 February 1992
Gloria Barczak, Daniel C. Bello, Everett S. Wallace
Citations19
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score0.97
SNIP1.02

Abstract

Discusses the increasing use of the show by marketers as a medium to launch new products. Analyses adoption theory and key characteristics of the show setting to explain how shows facilitate the acceptance of innovative consumer goods. Concludes that success depends on: organizing the exhibits and relevant information, integrating shows into product launches, and post‐show marketing.

Keywords

Social SciencesBusiness, Management and Accounting