Synopsis
Amazon went viral with a video about drone delivery. Being pushed before the pre-Christmas rush was no mistake say some commentators.
- Programme: Business Boomers
- Episode: Amazon's Retail Revolution
- Channel: BBC World News
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Business & Management | Developing a Marketing Campaign
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