This paper examines the adoption of microcomputers
in the marketing community. Diffusion theory is applied
to gain clearer insights into why the infusion of this
technology has succeeded where other forms of computer
technology have lagged. Unique characteristics of
microcomputers important to marketers are identified
and those features most amenable to marketing settings
are explained.
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