{"id":22911,"date":"2020-06-14T09:05:49","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T03:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=22911"},"modified":"2020-06-16T13:46:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T08:16:38","slug":"meaningful-ways-of-providing-value-during-the-covid-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/business\/meaningful-ways-of-providing-value-during-the-covid-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Meaningful Ways of Providing Value During the COVID Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The worst crisis in a century has led to unprecedented levels of unemployment and disruption around the world. Many companies have been forced to lay off staff, others are limping along as best they can hoping for a fast recovery. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever line of business you’re in though, the one thing you can’t do is ignore the global pandemic. Yet you also don’t want to overkill on how much you let the pandemic spill into your brand. <\/span><\/p>\n

Providing value during COVID-19 will greatly affect how your stakeholders see you and the actions that you take will have lasting impressions long after the virus fades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Ways of Providing Value During COVID-19<\/h2>\n

Unemployment in the U.S. is <\/span>currently nearing 20%<\/span><\/a>. The European Union is predicting a <\/span>recession<\/span><\/a> of “historic proportions” this year, and the Chinese economy is still floundering after being the first to be majorly impacted by the crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many countries now appear to have the novel coronavirus under control and are easing lockdown restrictions. But this crisis is far from over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From their health to economic and social issues, your audience is certain to have been affected in one way or another no matter where they’re based.<\/span><\/p>\n

While you don’t want to be seen to be taking advantage of the crisis to promote your agenda, there are certain ways of providing value during COVID-19 that will be well-received.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is to show that you recognize the problem, that you care about your customers<\/a>, and that you show solidarity and commitment to overcome these tough times together. With that in mind, here are three meaningful ways of providing value during COVID-19.<\/span>
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1. Create or Share Free Content<\/h3>\n

Many of the giant online companies were quick to see the value in providing free content for people throughout this time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon almost immediately granted free access to hundreds of e-books as well as an extended list of free services to help customers get through their days during the lockdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Free Stories<\/h4>\n
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While schools are closed, Audible Stories https:\/\/t.co\/8gBHrLW8w9<\/a> will be open to help keep young minds engaged. Anyone, in any country, can enjoy unlimited streaming of hundreds of titles for kids and families for free with selections available in six languages.<\/p>\n

— Kindle (@AmazonKindle) March 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n