Prompt: In 1924, Kleenex tissue was invented as a means to remove cold cream. The product was initially backed by a series of advertisements that included endorsements from the era’s Hollywood stars, like Helen Hayes and Jean Harlow. After studying customer usage habits, however, the manufacturer (Kimberly Clark) realized that many customers were using the product as a disposable handkerchief. What strategy change should Kimberly-Clark adopt?

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Prompt: In 1924, Kleenex tissue was invented as a means to remove cold cream. The product was initially backed by a series of advertisements that included endorsements from the era’s Hollywood stars, like Helen Hayes and Jean Harlow. After studying customer usage habits, however, the manufacturer (Kimberly Clark) realized that many customers were using the product as a disposable handkerchief. What strategy change should Kimberly-Clark adopt?

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