There’s a saying in the business world: when the going gets tough, the tough go marketing. Yet there’s no doubt that during tough economic times, businesses are seeking ways to cut back on marketing budgets. The theory behind this is simple: when people spend less, advertisers invest less leading to a drop in budgets. In reality, the opposite should hold true – less consumer spend must be offset by higher advertising. How then does one reconcile lower budgets with quality marketing? [+] Continue Reading