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Every agency (ours included) has a hot take on why you shouldn’t cut marketing in a downturn. And while, yes, we’d love your budget, we’d say this even if you had none to give—because freezing spend is almost always short-sighted. These articles lay it out. And there’s more where that came from.
When everyone else is quiet it’s easier to be loud
Slashing ad spend in a downturn is like throwing out your phone because it got a spam call. This article lays out why staying visible when others go dark isn’t just brave—it’s brilliant.
Insights from an expert
Another economic wobble? Cool. Time to ‘pause all marketing’ and hope for the best—said no growth-minded brand ever. This one’s a sharp reminder that downturns don’t mean disappearing. They mean doubling down (smartly).
But wait, there’s more
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