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Description: There are key lessons for the rest of the world: impose harsh rules, fast, and make sure your message is clear. Source: Bloomberg.com

Date: Mar 13, 2020

Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-03-13/italy-s-coronavirus-nightmare-offers-a-preview-of-what-s-coming?srnd=premium-canada

Questions for discussion:

  • What does the report say about how the Coronavirus has affected business and consumer behavior in Italy?
  • What do you think articles like this one communicate to the North American consumer and marketer?
  • Have North American marketers responded appropriately, given event and sport cancellations, for example?
  • What would you advise marketers do?