The Hidden Cost of Cutting Marketing
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"Why Cutting Marketing and Sales Is Like Taking the Batteries Out of Your Flashlight" by StellaPop argues strongly against reducing marketing and sales efforts, especially during challenging economic times. It emphasizes that these functions are not optional luxuries but critical drivers for business growth and visibility. The text likens cutting these budgets to self-sabotage, asserting that reducing outreach directly translates to fewer opportunities and lost momentum. Instead of cutting, the article suggests optimizing existing strategies to ensure continued relevance and revenue generation.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Marketing Budget Cuts (00:00:00)
2. The Sales Funnel Chain Reaction (00:01:40)
3. Fixing Leaks vs. Turning Off Water (00:04:32)
4. Visibility Equals Viability (00:05:53)
5. The Momentum Flywheel Effect (00:07:07)
6. Playing the Long Game (00:09:13)
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