According to the described marketing process, which three elements are explicitly mentioned as planned and executed?

• A. Product development, Pricing, Advertising
• B. Branding, Pricing, Logistics
• C. Pricing, Promotion, Distribution
• D. Market research, Promotion, Distribution

Answer: (C)

Pricing, Promotion, and Distribution are the actions you plan and carry out to influence demand and get the product to customers. Pricing sets how much customers pay and can affect demand; Promotion covers the messages and activities used to persuade and inform the market; Distribution (or place) ensures the product is accessible through the right channels. When a marketing process explicitly mentions planning and executing these three areas, it’s focusing on the core levers that drive availability and attractiveness in the market. The other options mix in elements like product development, branding, logistics, or research, which aren’t described as the trio that’s planned and executed in this context.