• “Hire me!” Clients often end up on this end of a pack of agencies all asking for their business. How can you pick one? How would you? What stands out?

    Ad Agency Branding, Culture and Leadership

    Every marketing firm is unique, but many end up sounding and looking the same. The key question is why? Marketing firms, from traditional ad agencies to creative hot shops to […]

     
  • Can we help you?

    Why Listing Your Ad Agency Capabilities is Bad for Business

    One of the most difficult aspects of differentiating your creative agency is how to present your capabilities. Have you ever ordered some takeout Chinese food from one of those little […]

     
  • Don’t be trapped by a lack of creative thinking when it comes to benchmarking!

    Another Tip To Help Your Ad Agency Stand Out

    Trying to grow an ad agency without first building a strong brand is like whistling in the wind. In this fast evolving world, where you must run just to stay […]

     
  • Attract more opportunities for new business, and grow faster.

    Agency Life: Branding A Creative Agency

    It’s the never ending question – why do clients choose one agency over another? Almost every agency I visit says the same thing, “We’re a great agency, lots of case […]

     
  • If you keep doing the same things everyone else is doing… oblivion awaits.

    Ad Agency, Differentiate or Die!

    Differentiate or Die! These stark words lay out the option many agencies face these days. Here’s why. Time and again your agency’s brand is the key decider on whether or not […]

     
  • Which Game of Thrones House is Your Agency Most Like?

    Which Game of Thrones House is Your Agency Most Like?

    “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” Cersei Lannister The only thing you really need to understand about the HBO series […]

     
  • We're great at everything!

    5 Ways to Help Brand Your Ad Agency

    The problem with branding a traditional advertising agency is there is nothing to hold on to – there is nothing tangible to grasp, shake, and define as being unique. The […]

     
  • Don’t just survive - soar.

    Undecided What To Do About New Business?

    One day can make a difference if you’re here: You see lots of business opportunities, but you aren’t sure how to tap into them Your new business batting average isn’t […]

     
  • Change the market’s perception of your ad agency with one simple idea!

    Open House Creates New Business

    When was the last time you invited all the media reps, vendors, and influencers in your market to an open house at your firm? What we call watering the grapevine, […]

     
  • Take a step back and look in the mirror.

    Mirror Mirror: Why Agencies Need To Evaluate Their Own Image

    Take a step back and look in the mirror! When you’re getting your hair done and it looks like your hairdresser hasn’t tended to her own hair in weeks, it […]