Marketing strategies to survive COVID-19, recession
Friday, August 27, 2021 | 560 Views |
Prince Lekgotle
Do not immediately cut the marketing budget
Most businesses will cut their marketing budget when faced with an economic downturn, which is exactly why not cutting the marketing budget is a smart marketing strategy. If all your competitors are cutting their budgets, and your business is taking time to fine-tune and continue with marketing efforts, then your business could see an increase in revenue and take over a larger market share. When competitors slash their budget, consumers will be less likely to see their marketing efforts and instead will see your company’s presence more frequently. Prospective customers will be able to easily see the services or products your business offers.
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