Marketing and communications teams play a significant role in driving strategic business success, contrary to the common perception of them being mere “money spenders”. The teams are the architects of the brand’s voice, protectors of its reputation, and strategists who foster meaningful connections with customers and team members. Their responsibilities include building and protecting the brand, winning customer loyalty and boosting sales through smart campaigns and keeping everyone informed. They can steer a brand through crises, turn around poorly performing product lines, and keep the company in the spotlight during critical periods. They manage to do this by leveraging data to craft targeted campaigns, keeping everyone updated through cohesive messaging and using clever campaigns to retain customers. They represent a gold mine of opportunities to strengthen and expand the business.

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