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Why cutting brand marketing in a downturn costs more in the long run

Written by Meet the People Marketing Experts | Aug 25, 2025 8:55:13 PM

🚨 Cutting the marketing budget in an economic downturn costs more than it saves!

History shows that brands who cut their marketing budget during tough times don’t just lose sales—they lose loyal customers, awareness, and long-term market share! šŸ“‰

In his recent Ad Age article, Jack Miller, CEO of True Independent Holdings, outlines 4 essential strategies to keep your brand strong during an economic downturn:

1ļøāƒ£ Double down on your brand’s core truth
2ļøāƒ£ Pivot from short-term performance to lasting presence
3ļøāƒ£ Invest in agility + analytics
4ļøāƒ£ Align your C-suite around marketing as an asset, not a cost

šŸ‘‰ The takeaway: Cutting brand marketing isn’t a saving—it’s a setback!

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