Post-COVID Strategy: Invest, Don’t Save, Even If There's A Second Lockdown

What should consumer health companies be doing as Europe comes out of lockdown? Invest in key brands, says Sempora Consulting's managing partner Tobias Brodtkorb, and consider seizing the opportunity presented by the long-term trend for natural OTCs, which has been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic. 

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As Europe comes out of the coronavirus lockdown, consumer health companies should be investing in their OTC brands right now, according to Sempora Consulting Ltd.

“Rather than saving on marketing budgets it might be a good idea to invest when others don’t, provided you can...

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