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MARKETING

The effect of digital marketing transformation trends on consumers’ purchase intention in B2B businesses: The moderating role of brand awareness

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Article: 2105285 | Received 21 Mar 2022, Accepted 23 May 2022, Published online: 29 Jul 2022

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