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The Holidays Aren’t All Merry—and Smart Marketers Know It

25 October 2025 / Newsletters & Alerts

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Weekly Insights for What's Ahead from the Marketing & Communications Center:

  • CPI Details Give Green Light to Further Fed Rate Cuts

  • Thoughtful Marketers Acknowledge That the Holidays Aren’t All Cheer

  • C-Suite Leaders: Your Insights are Needed

  • Internal Comms Drives Business, But How to Measure Its Impact?

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