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Amid economic slowdown, cut outreach with caution, branding expert says

Stacey Harrison shares insights about how businesses can "recession-proof" their marketing strategies during tough economic times.


  • By Brian Hartz
  • | 5:00 a.m. September 16, 2022
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Stacey Harrison founded Heart & Hustle Brands in 2017. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
Stacey Harrison founded Heart & Hustle Brands in 2017. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
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For many businesses, an economic downturn can prompt a few rounds of budgetary soul-searching. Expenditures on advertising and marketing are often among the first to go, as companies scramble to make the numbers work. This despite reams of advice suggesting that's the worst time to cut back on letting prospective customers know what your business does. 

Stacey Harrison, founder and CEO of Heart & Hustle Brands, a Tampa-based advertising, branding and marketing company that works with many health care and professional services clients, says it’s understandable businesses would want to tighten their proverbial belts, but there are ways to “recession proof” marketing strategies.

 


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Brian Hartz

Brian Hartz holds a master’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and has been a St. Petersburg resident since 2013. He has also worked for newspapers and magazines in Indiana, Canada and New Zealand.

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