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How Brands and Retailers Can Get More ROI in an Economic Downturn

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As we move deeper into the new year, an economic downturn is upon us, resulting in brands having tighter budgets with higher expectations. 2023 is set to see brands truly evaluating endeavors based on returns, which in turn may affect decisions to engage in projects that don’t have a measurable return on investment.  Here’s how […]

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