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Company WD includes Studio M and Studio MP as the part of entertainment. For marketing and distribution of Film M, both the Studios M and WD operate jointly. They include projects such as Movie SM and Movie XM. Anything started by Company WD will have great potential, durability, and good reach to audience.
Company WD is the most famous and largest studio in the world. It also operates many businesses such as broadcast television network, cable television network, theme parks, and publishing. The symbol of Company WD is Character M is said to be the most recognized and famous brand.
Movie A and Movie IM brought huge success to Company WD for their creativity and animation. Studio M is benefited from the lead role of Person TS due to his popularity in branding its Movie A and Movie IM franchises. The company is also organized with parent Company WD to create an effective international marketing strategy.
Characters in the case:
Company WD.
Studio M.
Studio MP.
To determine: The reason why Person X feels Studio M is a completely owned subsidiary of Company WD and not just a part of Company D.
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