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Author: Darren Woolley

This post is by Darren Woolley, Founder and Global CEO of TrinityP3. With his background as an analytical scientist and creative problem solver, Darren brings unique insights and learnings to the marketing process. He is considered a global thought leader in optimizing marketing productivity and performance across marketing agencies and supplier rosters.
Published Apr 12, 2026Apr 7, 2026How to Pitch, Pitching Support, Procurement Support, Uncategorized

Why Trust in the Agency Pitch is a Debt, Not a Gift

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In the world of agency search and selection, we often talk about trust as if it were a merit badge – something […]

Updated Apr 11, 2026 Podcasts, Pitching Support, Procurement Support

Managing Marketing: Insights From Agency Pitches Gone Wrong: From The Undercover Consultant

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Ellie Angell goes undercover to delve into the complexities of the agency pitching process. She discusses the challenges faced by agencies, including […]

Published Mar 24, 2026Feb 13, 2026Procurement Negotiation, Procurement Benchmarking, Procurement Performance, Procurement Support, Procurement Value

The End of the Cost-Cutting Era: Why Your Savings Mandate is Creating Massive Marketing Waste

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A New Strategic Blueprint for Marketing Procurement: How to Pivot from Price Taker to Value Architect The marketing procurement function is at […]

Published Mar 22, 2026Feb 23, 2026Podcasts, Marketing Solutions, Marketing Technology

Managing Marketing: Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI for Brands

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Angela Tangas, the new Global Oliver CEO and The Brandtech Group’s Chief Strategy Officer, and Jack Smyth, Brandtech and Jellyfish’s Country Lead […]

Published Mar 15, 2026Feb 19, 2026Pitching Strategy, Media Strategy, Procurement Value

Why the agency pitch is often where strategy goes to die and how to fix it

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If you’ve read the WARC Future of Strategy report, you’ll know we are currently living through a bizarre paradox. Eighty per cent […]

Published Mar 10, 2026Feb 12, 2026How to Pitch

Own Your Agency Search: The Power of DIY, and the Pitfalls to Avoid

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The age of outsourcing every agency pitch is drawing to a close. In fact, our TrinityP3 State of the Pitch research consistently […]

Published Mar 3, 2026Marketing Alignment, Marketing Management, Marketing Procurement

From Cost Centre to Growth Engine: Why You Must Master the Language of Finance

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In the modern corporate world, there is a growing, invisible wall between the marketing department and the C-suite. On one side, marketers [...]
Published Mar 1, 2026Feb 9, 2026Agency Performance, Agency New Business, Agency Register

The Agency Growth Blueprint: How TrinityP3 Empowers Agency Leaders to Scale, Pitch, and Win

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Let’s be honest: running an agency is an exercise in extreme resilience. Between the fragmenting media landscape, the relentless march of AI-driven […]

Published Feb 24, 2026Feb 9, 2026Pitching Strategy, Pitching Support

How Marketers Can Master the Pitch Process and Select the Best Fit Agency

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For marketing leaders and procurement professionals, the agency selection process—the pitch—is arguably the most critical and high-stakes decision you will make. It […]

Updated Feb 23, 2026 Podcasts, Marketing Management, Procurement Support

Managing Marketing: Navigating The Marketing Landscape And Insights For The Year Ahead

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Lydia Feely, General Manager and Kylie Ridler-Dutton, Senior Global Agency Consultant discuss the complexities and challenges faced by marketers in 2025, including […]

Published Feb 15, 2026Feb 6, 2026Pitching Support, Agency Contracts, Agency Fees Negotiation, Pitching Strategy

How Marketers Can Validate Agency Promises and Avoid the Pitching Fantasy

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The modern agency pitch is supposed to be a rigorous process built on transparency and strategic merit. Yet, for too many marketers, […]

Published Feb 7, 2026Feb 4, 2026Podcasts, Agency Performance, Marketing Management, Marketing Performance

Managing Marketing: The Issues Facing Marketing And How To Address Them

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In this special end-of-year episode of Managing Marketing, host Darren Woolley, Founder and CEO of Trinity P3 Marketing Management Consultancy, brings together […]

Published Feb 6, 2026Pitching Search, Procurement Performance, Procurement Support

Rethinking Commercial Conflicts of Interest in Agency Selection

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Rigid, often instinctive rules have long governed the process of selecting an advertising agency, chief among them being the strict avoidance of […]

Published Jan 25, 2026Pitching Search

Why AI is Outpacing Traditional Methods for Creating Your Tender List

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The hunt for the perfect marketing agency—a partner capable of transforming your brand, driving market share, and delivering measurable results—is one of […]

Updated Mar 20, 2026 Roster Models, Roster Alignment, Roster Management

In-House vs Marketing Agency: Which Is Better?

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Please read more about how we can help you with the best-performing In-House Agency operating model. Or contact us to discuss your […]

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