Advertising complexity is a killer!
Increased complexity has been exploited to justify advertisers’ increased control over marketing. Find out why the complexity trend needs to be reversed.
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Want real answers from your agency? Ask these real questions during the pitch
We’re often asked by clients to talk through some ‘big-picture’ questions before heading into a pitch. Here's a few that may provoke some revealing answers.
A Tale of Two Charge-Offs: Kraft Heinz versus WPP
Kraft Heinz recently took a charge-off that led to a share price decline. Then WPP took a charge-off that led to a share price rise. What's going on here?
Managing Marketing: Specialist Versus Size and Scale When It Comes To Agencies
Andrew Little, CEO of DDB Australia, discusses the changes in the Advertising landscape and the agency responses to those changes. Listen to the podcast here.
The First Step for The Agency of the Future: Become a Well-Run Business
The Agency of the Future cannot be created unless it first becomes a well-run business that generates the necessary financial resources. How can they do it?
Managing Marketing: The Relationship Between Strategy, Tactics And Creativity
Jon Bradshaw returns to share his thoughts on the essential role of strategy in a world obsessed with short term results and tactics. Take a listen now.
Want better ideas? Stop killing your agency’s ideas at birth
Has someone come to you with a novel idea that you’ve shut down too quickly? Here are some do’s and don’ts that may help with responsible experimentation
What you need to consider when searching for the perfect agency
It's important to know what success looks like for both parties in an agency search. What are the considerations when making a list of recommended agencies?
How effectively are you managing your digital marketing?
The buzz around digital marketing sometimes leads to it not being managed as effectively as it can be. Learn how to be more effective with this post.
Why do Agency pitches take so long and does that produce a better outcome?
To ensure you select the best agency and creative output outcome, take into account the following key aspects in determining the optimal process.
Managing Marketing: The State Of Media For Independent Agencies
Virginia Hyland talks on the state of media relationships and the role of programmatic, the rise of the small independent agency and more. Listen here.
Want great work from your agency? Then be a great client
Here’s a perspective on how marketers can help their teams become better clients and foster stronger client / agency working relationships. Take a look.
Why Holding Companies are at the Tipping Point and what can be done
Investors are worried about the future, and they're downgrading holding company shares. New strategies are required. What are they? What should the CEOs do?
What to ask in an agency pitch to make sure the chemistry is right
Whether you’re conducting formal chemistry sessions or just asking questions throughout your agency search process, here are ten questions that can help.
How to engage with the people that matter most to your business
Community is increasingly becoming a focus for businesses in many sectors but it’s a word that is often misused. Gain insights here.