Advertising
Negotiations: What can Marketing Procurement Leaders Expect this Autumn/Fall?
It’s that time of year when every marketing procurement professional thinks in earnest about their budgets, targets, scopes, and agency fees for the year ahead. It is time to open the door and negotiate. However, this year, more than others, will be a difficult one with some parts of the world in recession or will…
Read MorePlatinum Jubilee: A CMO Perspective
On 6th February 2022, Her Majesty the Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, set to take place over a special four-day bank holiday weekend, will mark a major milestone in the reign of the Queen, celebrating her life and service. Now, if we flip this on…
Read MoreA successful pitch – The recipe
In part one of Running a Successful Pitch, we break down the ten most important observations we at Flock have seen, time and time again. As a marketing transformation agency, we are, of course, frequently asked about our experience and how our approach to transformation is specifically tailored to each individual client. We are always…
Read MoreLearn How to Measure Your Authentic Representation
Throughout the month of February, we have been celebrating the LGBT community and Black History in the US, raising awareness for them both. Even though we reach the end of scheduled events, it’s crucial the learning continues beyond the month. Previously, we touched on the importance of representing marginalised groups and what it means to have…
Read MoreMake Noise and Win with Your Influencer Marketing Agency
Following our first article, Choosing the Right Influencer Marketing Agency for You, from our Influencer Marketing series, we outlined the key components to look for in an agency that complements your brand. This series explores the scale and services you should be aware of when assessing potential agency partners to make a meaningful impact within…
Read MoreReviewing Your Agency Fees in 2022
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Agency Fees account for a significant amount of the marketing budget within organisations. It is no surprise then that key marketing stakeholders such as procurement and finance want to know that their fees are good value and transparent. To support our clients Flock created the Flock Agency Scoping Tool.…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Influencer Marketing Agency for You
Promoting your business is becoming more challenging by the day. As a result, typical advertising strategies are ineffective. One thing is undeniable, to advertise your brand, you must think beyond the box. One of the most effective strategies to contact your target audience and achieve greater visibility is through influencer marketing. This series will cover…
Read MoreEvolution of Representation: Measuring Progress of Diversity and Inclusion
Earlier this year, Flock partnered with ISBA (Incorporated Society of British Advertisers) to create a practical guide for marketers to think more deeply about their marketing endeavours and whether they are authentically representing their audience. Representation of a Nation established A.C.T, a 3-step framework which stands for Accountability, Collaboration and Trading, enabling brands to elicit…
Read More5 Top Tips for Marketing Agency Appraisal Schemes for Incentive Compensation
Marketing Agency Appraisals are often used to drive Agency Incentive Schemes and agency performance-related pay. Although this has been the preferred way of remuneration, many agencies and clients are using antiquated methods of agency appraisal which can present the risk of agencies being disproportionately compensated, either negatively or positively. With millions of dollars at risk…
Read MoreSustainability In Marketing: The Framework
Flock were delighted to recently release our Marketing Sustainability Whitepaper, “The Sustainable Marketer”. After careful research the paper includes three important frameworks to help marketing organisztions build a Marketing Sustainability Strategy and provides examples, useful resources and case studies from our partners at WARC It’s a must-read for any modern marketer! Download “The Sustainable Marketer” below: As…
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