How to pick an Agency Pitch Consultant
Flock aren’t really an Agency Pitch Consultant (we think we’re more than that!) but because we run many pitches (over 50 in the last couple of years – see below) we are often asked the differences between us and Agency Pitch Consultants. And, with recent scandals about some Agency Pitch Consultants, taking money from agencies,…
Read MoreCOVID 19: A BRIEFING BASED ON FACTS – An essential guide to what our clients are doing right now.
COVID-19 represents a humanitarian challenge that is unprecedented in recent times. Nations, economies, supply chains, workforces, relationships, sanity and spirits are being tested. Not unsurprisingly the creative minds of the marketing industry have been quick to exercise their opinion. At a time of unknowns, we are going to steer clear of opinions in this briefing…
Read MoreCost, Control, and Creativity: Three Things That Will Matter to Marketers in 2020
I was honored to be asked to participate in a panel at the Campaign Breakfast Briefing in NY. The first question for our group was “What are some of the key drivers behind their 2020 strategies and the implications for agencies in 2020?”. I responded with “Cost, Control, and Creativity”. Let me explain: Cost: we…
Read MoreAre you having trouble with your Agency fee negotiations?
Its that time of the year when you are probably scoping for your agency’s next year’s fees or at least thinking about it. We know what that can feel like, half exciting, half scary. You probably have big efficiency and effectiveness targets to hit. The likelihood is the Agency Finance Directors feel the same, but…
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Your essential monthly guide to the latest insights and trends in the world of marketing. With almost 60% of first wave agency appraisal scores not meeting expectations, we have analysed the responses of over 130 agency appraisals to uncover what are the trends for both clients and agencies. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLIENT & AGENCY EXPECTATIONS…
Read MoreFlockology: Latest Marketing Insights & Trends
Your essential monthly guide to the latest insights and trends in the world of marketing. Over the last three months the marketing industry has been flexing and adapting to new and different ways of working. The new normal has caused us all to adjust and, as we make this shift, many are starting to look…
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Your essential monthly guide to the latest insights and trends in the world of marketing. This month’s Flock 333 series discusses the topic of Covid-19 and it’s affect on creative production and how methods are being adapted during this period. We spoke with three marketing experts, asking them three questions to provide you with a…
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Your essential monthly guide to the latest insights and trends in the world of marketing. As part of our Flock 333 series, we wanted to uncover how businesses can accelerate growth post Covid-19, and the role in which an agency plays in this. We asked three marketing experts, three questions, in a three minute read.…
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We are excited to have partnered with ISBA to provide advice to their members on creative, in housing, digital, marketing capabilities, and operations. More content will be coming soon. LEARN MORE ABOUT FLOCK’S PARTNERSHIP WITH ISBA There has been a lack of transparency recently regarding Agency Pitch Consultants, in this blog we discuss what you…
Read MoreFlock Forum: An Evening with the Transformers
On a cold Thursday night 35 leading marketers turned up at the ‘Flock Nest’ to hear from five leaders in marketing and their views on marketing transformation. We were joined by Maite Leleu-Eponville, Director of Marketing Transformation at Coca-Cola, Margareta Mahlstedt, General Manager of Marketing at Porsche GB, Fredrik Borestrom, Head of Agency, International at…
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