As brands and businesses try to remain relevant, it’s important to remember that we are in the midst of a pandemic Some weeks ago, during the lockdown, a colleague forwarded a press note from a salon chain owned by a consumer goods brand.
The subject line read: “Calling all Husbands! It’s time for a quarantine task! Learn the art of salon-style pedicure and pamper your lady love." As ridiculous as this sounded, I opened the email to read that the brand was organizing a Facebook Live session to give a “step-by-step lesson" on pedicures because “After all, your wife deserves a little break from her household stress!" Another mail, this time from a luxury wellness resort property, spoke of organizing an “Isolation Getaway for Longevity" for