Snazzy Sodas Is Known for Its Variety of All-Natural Sodas

Snazzy Sodas is known for its variety of all-natural sodas as well as its efforts toward social responsibility. The company has decided to produce a new line of energy drinks, and while it does not have the resources to promote its product widely, it can make a sizeable impact with a carefully chosen market segment. The CEO favours marketing the product primarily to young males, but the VP of operations recommends targeting female professionals. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the CEO's position?

A) Young males have shown strong brand loyalty to the current market leader in energy drinks.
B) Young males are especially likely to be opinion leaders on many lifestyle issues.
C) Clothing companies typically segment more precisely than beverage companies.
D) Even effective targeting does not guarantee success when it is followed by ineffective positioning.
E) As compared to other groups, young males spend a high percentage of their income on discretionary purchases.