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Spare No Expense

BY Lynne d Johnson | 09-06-2006 | 2:43 PM

While many marketers obsess abouts costs and ROI, writes Tim Manners, some brands have succeeded by spending money where the bean counters would rather they didn't.

He says:

"So, the next time a bean-counter tells you that spending extra money won't result in any extra sales, consider telling them that it's not just about sales -- it's about growth."

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