Weathering the downturn with lessons from the Great Recession
The coronavirus pandemic has challenged how we go about our daily lives while having a devastating impact on the economy. But we’ve been here before, financially. The Great Recession of late 2007 to early 2009 tested consumer trust and economic stability. Marketers and business owners emerged from that recession having learned some key lessons that […]
Why you should advertise during a downturn, and how to do it right
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic means most nonessential companies are experiencing furloughs and deep cuts throughout their departments. One strategy to save money may be to cut advertising spending while revenue is down. In fact, ad spending dropped 13% during the 2008 recession. But as tempting as it may be, in the long […]
Why you should advertise during a downturn, and how to do it right
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic means most nonessential companies are experiencing furloughs and deep cuts throughout their departments. One strategy to save money may be to cut advertising spending while revenue is down. In fact, ad spending dropped 13% during the 2008 recession. But as tempting as it may be, in the long […]
Where are you really in the market?
If you think you know exactly where your company stands among its consumers and competitors, but you’re not paying attention to things like product launches, new companies, and external factors like seasonality or geography, then your perspective is incomplete. Now more than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic, a data-driven strategy is vital to understanding where […]
4 essential elements of coronavirus messaging
In the unprecedented times of this coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard to figure out how to maintain engagement with your audience and not strike the wrong note or appear transactional. And when most buyer journeys can take three to nine months, it can be tempting to hit pause on advertising. The challenge with the […]
Get to prospects before your competition does during the coronavirus pandemic
Wouldn’t it be a game changer if you could predict when and what equipment your prospects were planning to buy? As the coronavirus (COVID-19) leads some prospects to reevaluate or cut back on their expenses, identifying the best prospects for your company is an important factor in future growth. To experience significant success selling equipment, […]
Marketing in the age of the coronavirus pandemic
If anything is certain about marketing during an era of massive disruption, it’s that there’s an immediate opportunity for your message to be seen where your current and potential customers are congregating. In trucking and construction, it’s highly likely that your prospects are getting their coronavirus (COVID-19) industry news from our media brands like CCJ, […]
3 ways to pivot to virtual during the coronavirus outbreak
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt With very little notice due to the outbreak of the coronavirus global pandemic, most businesses are now doing just about everything virtually. Certain tools can ensure your workforce stays connected to each other and clients, making the temporary social isolation less […]
3 ways to pivot to virtual during the coronavirus outbreak
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt With very little notice due to the outbreak of the coronavirus global pandemic, most businesses are now doing just about everything virtually. Certain tools can ensure your workforce stays connected to each other and clients, making the temporary social isolation less […]
