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Original Articles

Sex and Magazine Promotion

The Effects of Sexualized Subscription Cards on Magazine Attitudes, Interest, and Purchase Intention

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Pages 131-141 | Received 23 Feb 2002, Accepted 15 Jul 2005, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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