Episode 574: Are We In a ’Phantom Recession”?

Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam explore the complexities of today’s economic landscape and its implications for marketing. They discuss their contrasting perspectives on the current economic state, labeling it as a phantom recession. From the impact of global events on supply chains to the strategic responses of marketing agencies, Ralph and Kasim navigate through the challenges and opportunities that arise in uncertain times. Their conversation puts a spotlight on the critical role of marketing as both a predictor and a casualty of economic shifts, offering valuable insights for marketers striving to adapt and thrive.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Unraveling Today’s Economic Enigmas
• 00:02:03 The Phantom Recession: Decoding Economic Contradictions
• 00:04:07 Global Impacts: How World Events Reshape Marketing
• 00:06:18 Agency Insights: Marketing’s Predictive Power on Economy
• 00:08:24 Strategy Shifts: Adapting Marketing in Uncertain Times
• 00:10:31 Supply Chain Dynamics: Navigating Through Disruptions
• 00:12:27 Forward-Looking: Marketing’s Role in Economic Recovery
• 00:13:09 Economic Indicators: Marketing’s Response to Shifts
• 00:17:22 The Office Space Evolution: Remote Work’s Economic Impact
• 00:20:35 Dissecting Disparities: Income Levels and Consumer Behavior
• 00:25:19 Fiat’s Influence: Economic Perspectives on Currency
• 00:32:23 Commodity-Backed Currency: A Future Solution?
• 00:35:40 Conclusion: Charting the Path for Business in New Economies

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Perpetual Traffic on Telegram
• The Conference Board Economic Forecast for the US Economy
• ITR Economics
• Economic indicators hint at a coming slowdown
• S&P 500
• The Man Who Broke Capitalism(2023)
• WTF Happened in 1971
• Nixon and the End of the Bretton Woods System, 1971–1973
• Tier 11 Jobs
• Perpetual Traffic on YouTube
• Tiereleven.com
• Perpetual Traffic Survey
• Perpetual Traffic Website
• Follow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter
• Connect with Kasim on Twitter and Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn

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