PODCAST / EPISODE 22

Going back to school in the time of COVID-19

With Frank Guagenti

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In another milestone of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools are in the midst of 'opening' their doors. In this episode, Frank Guagenti takes us through how parents are feeling as their kids start a new year- in-person, online, or both. Tune in to understand the varying opinions on how education systems are handling the pandemic, how it has affected brands that rely on back-to-school sales, and what it means for everyone listening.

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