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In the weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, pro-choice groups such as Planned Parenthood and others are increasing online advertising around the topic of abortion to build momentum and educate people about changes nationally and in various states.

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• It pays to be a rational optimist for marketers these days. After all, this downturn will eventually recover. Then again, it's hard to be optimistic when there’s no end in sight. At best, there’s a recession next year. At worst, this may be the beginning of a depression. For now, all marketers can do is make educated bets. Read more about what might be ahead here.
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• How beauty brands are confronting the reality of providing abortion access.
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