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How Tariffs Will Affect Marketing, Is The Trump Playbook Working For The Economy? How A Recession Will Affect Marketing
April 07, 2025

In episode #2949, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the impact of tariffs on marketing and businesses, both short-term and long-term economic outlooks. They explore the broader economic impact on businesses and emphasize that companies able to demonstrate quick ROI in their marketing efforts can still find success despite the downturn.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

(00:00) Impact of Tariffs on Marketing
(08:00) Short-Term vs Long-Term Economic Outlook
(17:03) Recession and Its Effects on Marketing

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