Agency Fees – Insights

Agency fees and commercial arrangements are essential to get right. But what is the right agency fee model? How much should be paid? And how do you manage and negotiate these fees effectively? While there is common practice in agency fee models, there is no best practice, with each fee model dependent on the discipline, services, volume, and more.

The objective of our agency fee advisory is to create fair, sustainable and mutually equitable models that are easy to manage, and which drive the desired outcomes.

We approach this challenging area from a number of angles, tailored in each project to fit specific need. You can explore them here:

Find more information on agency commercials arrangements here or explore more details and insights below.

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How to calculate the real value of your advertising agency retainer

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How many billable hours are there in a year?

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