Identify the step in the innovation process at which the following actions are most likely to occur.

Once Lucia's new clothing line got publicity on blogs and social

media, and people began to see the products, sales started to

steadily increase.

At first, Carlos's company was the only clothing manufacturer to

make low$-$waisted jeans. However, within a year, most clothing

manufacturers offered similar pants.

Learning from its staffing shortages in the past, a concert venue

now has extra ticket$-$office staff working the first few days after

popular concert tickets first become available.

A book publisher starts reading each chapter of an author's work

as soon as it is written, rather than the former practice of waiting

for the entire manuscript to be completed.

Rather than watching television shows on traditional televisions,

many people subscribe to Internet$-$based services or watch shows

on their smartphones.

Rina compares several recent sneaker releases to choose the

colorways for her company's next limited edition shoe.