After several years as a brand manager for an established product, Pete has taken a job with a microbrewery. He is responsible for managing the marketing mix for a new product introduction. In his new job, Pete will find that while the products may be at different stages of the product life cycle, the marketing strategies will be essentially the same.

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While some aspects of marketing strategies may be similar, managing the marketing mix for a new product introduction in a microbrewery will likely differ from managing an established product for a larger brand. The target market, distribution channels, pricing, and promotion strategies may all require different approaches. Additionally, the life cycle stage of a product can greatly impact its marketing strategies.

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