To All Finance Committee Members, On September 23rd from 3-4:30 pm EDT via Zoom, we held a discussion on what are the top “Hidden Issues”  that you may not think about, but need to consider when agencies are negotiating MSAs? Many of us have experience in the basics of negotiating agency-client agreements.  However, in this virtual committee […]

RSW/US surveyed agency leaders to learn about their new business efforts, including team structure, tools used, top challenges, and more. Impact of COVID-19 on agency new business is featured.

Updated monthly, R3’s New Business League reports highlight the Creative and Media Agency new business activity on an ongoing basis. The PDFs are available for all users to view, while the Excel document, available only to 4A’s Members, includes detail related to identified wins, including the incumbent agency and the new successful agency. New Business […]

On Wednesday, August 12th from 3:00-4:30 pm EDT the 4A’s held their Covid-19 RTO Virtual Conference along with Bo Mitchell, President of 911 Consulting, a leading expert in the field of Emergency Response which proved to be an extremely enlightening and beneficial virtual conference for all that attended.    When the 4A’s met with our […]

The 4A’s is pleased to provide its list of Agency Search Consultants. This list is updated on a regular basis.

Given the important role agency search consultants play in helping clients and agencies find the right partner, the 4A’s is pleased to have partnered with the ANA on 2020 Best Practice Guidelines for Agency Search Consultants. These guidelines are intended to align the interests of marketers and agencies around agency searches and make the process […]

Updated monthly, R3’s New Business League reports highlight the Creative and Media Agency new business activity on an ongoing basis. The PDFs are available for all users to view, while the Excel document, available only to 4A’s Members, includes detail related to identified wins, including the incumbent agency and the new successful agency. New Business […]

“Your Pipeline & the Buyer’s Journey,” with Robin and Steve Boehler of Mercer Island Group, was recorded on July 30, 2020, during the 4A’s National New Business Committee meeting. View the webinar and deck here.

On Tuesday, July 14th from 3 pm – 4:30 pm the 4A’s hosted a virtual finance committee meeting with Guest Speaker Tim Williams from Ignition Consulting Group.  Previously, Tim was a speaker at the 2019 MPF events where he presented progressive pricing approaches for agencies. The 4A’s is happy to bring to you part 2 of that […]

The 4As New Business Committee meeting discussing Marketing Automation Software. View the webinar here. Please note that this video will be available for viewing for the next 30 days after which it will be removed from viewing access on our website.

Updated monthly, R3’s New Business League reports highlight the Creative and Media Agency new business activity on an ongoing basis. The PDFs are available for all users to view, while the Excel document, available only to 4A’s Members, includes detail related to identified wins, including the incumbent agency and the new successful agency. New Business […]

  The Analysis of Agency Costs Survey Report, showing operating cost and income figures of member agencies for 2019 agency data, is now available. The results of the report are presented in two parts: one is for agencies with gross income up to $13.5 million and the second is for agencies with gross income of more than $13.5 million. The results of this survey are copyrighted by the 4A’s under the […]

Project Management Overview for Leaders. June 10, 2020 Community discussion led by Jeff Thaler, Head of Program Management at GroupM US. View the webinar deck here.  

The 4As Agency Financial Forum meeting held on May 27, 2020. View the webinar deck here.

Updated monthly, R3’s New Business League reports highlight the Creative and Media Agency new business activity on an ongoing basis. The PDFs are available for all users to view, while the Excel document, available only to 4A’s Members, includes detail related to identified wins, including the incumbent agency and the new successful agency. New Business […]

Observations from 20+ Virtual Pitches” with Russel Wohlwerth of External View Consulting was recorded on May 21, 2020, during the National New Business Committee meeting.   View the webinar deck here.

Spencer Stuart’s annual CMO Tenure Study finds that the average tenure for chief marketing officers is decreasing.

“What’s happening in new business right now” with Michael Palma of The Palma Group was recorded on May 13, 2020, during the 4A’s Western Region New Business Committee meeting.   View the webinar deck here.  

Updated monthly, R3’s New Business League reports highlight the Creative and Media Agency new business activity on an ongoing basis. The PDFs are available for all users to view, while the Excel document, available only to 4A’s Members, includes detail related to identified wins, including the incumbent agency and the new successful agency. New Business […]

Tim Williams of Ignition Consulting Groups highlights recent agency website trends that you should NOT follow!

Updated monthly, R3’s New Business League reports highlight the Creative and Media Agency new business activity on an ongoing basis. The PDFs are available for all users to view, while the Excel document, available only to 4A’s Members, includes detail related to identified wins, including the incumbent agency and the new successful agency. New Business […]

Winmo identifies five major industries that are increasing digital ad spend during the coronavirus pandemic to accommodate new consumer realities.

“What’s happening in new business right now” with Michael Palma of The Palma Group was recorded on April 17, 2020 during the 4A’s Central Region New Business Committee meeting.   What’s Happening in New Business – 4.17.20 – Webinar Deck  

“What’s happening in new business right now” with Michael Palma of The Palma Group was recorded on April 15, 2020 during the 4A’s Southern Region New Business Committee meeting.”   What’s Happening in New Business – 4.15.20 – Webinar Deck