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Brand on a Budget: Tom McCave on Why Cutting Marketing Budget is a False Economy

Former Economist marketer Tom McCave shows publishers how to defend budgets, measure impact rigorously, and protect brand equity while keeping brand building alive without spending like a conglomerate

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Oct 03, 2025
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