Why Coronavirus Is Shaping Up to Be the Third Rail of Marketing
Spooking consumers into spending money is never a good idea
Disinfecting products are already flying off shelves, and customers don’t need to be scared into buying more.
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The casual observer might be tempted to think the burgeoning coronavirus crisis represents a rare marketing or advertising opportunity. After all, if a brand happens to already make a product that cleans, disinfects and kills germs, wouldn’t it be logical to fortify that messaging by talking about a product’s efficacy against the coronavirus?
