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    Defending your marketing budget in times of COVID-19

    If your budget is under threat, the CFO may not understand that although cutting brand-building investment may have a short-term impact on the bottom line, it will be detrimental for the longer term. So how can you explain the importance of continued advertising spend?

    By Phil Zohrab | Published mi-3.com.au

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