The document discusses how marketing strategies are important after a recession. It provides 7 recommendations from a Harvard marketing professor for how companies should plan their strategies during an economic downturn: 1) focus on high-potential customers, 2) don't assume a return to normal, 3) assess customer trust in the brand, 4) stay focused on costs, 5) know lead indicators, 6) develop scenarios, and 7) don't wait for permission. It also discusses how CRM tools can help companies discover new customers, cultivate relationships, and optimize service during a recession through collecting customer data and analyzing it for future opportunities.