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Marketing in a recession

How to Market in a Recession? Ask Laiola Owner Joe Hargrave

If you’ve been laid off and are in San Francisco this weekend, you’re in for a treat… literally. Laïol restaurant has offered to comp the meal of anybody who has recently been laid off. I think this is a genius marketing promotion.

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How to Market Unpopular Products

My heart bleeds for those marketers trying to promote Hummers, high-rise condominiums, real estate in general, traditional music stores, shopping malls, or home design. In this economy, consumers are cutting back on luxury desires and going green as much as possible.

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Smarter Marketing in 2009: Predictions and Advice for Managing Through a Downturn

2009 brings smaller budgets, but that just means your marketing department must work harder to evaluate the marketing channels at hand. Make sure you choose the best one(s) for YOUR company and don’t fall into the trend of following what other companies are doing. The current state of the economy is a perfect excuse to reevaluate your media buy and explore other options…

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