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4A’s Research Insights Newsletter

Prepared by 4A’s Research Services, this popular quarterly newsletter provides 4A’s members with valuable insights and industry information, with a particular focus on market trends and data.

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Whitepapers

The 4A’s produces or co-produces whitepapers, surveys, studies and reports on a broad variety of subjects. Our Research Services team also shares a great deal of market research and related materials of interest to agency teams.

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Decoding Compensation Models & Implementing the Right Model

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The 4A’s and the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) have jointly crafted a toolkit offering insights on compensation models for the marketing industry. This executive-level guide explores alternative compensation models that focus on better outcomes for both brands and their agencies. The toolkit outlines commonly used compensation models, provides foundational knowledge, definitions, best practices, and […]

2024 Compensation Methodologies

In Q1 2024, 4A’s members participated in a Compensation Methodology study. 4A’s members were surveyed on the eight most common in-use agency compensation models on project-based and AOR/Retainer-based engagements. The goal was to understand the most prevalent compensation methodologies across various agency types and sizes within the advertising industry. Paired with the 4A’s/ANA guide , […]

BenchPress Agency Survey

The Wow Company’s annual survey of independent agency owners in the UK focuses on agency outlook for 2024, biggest challenges, and financial performance benchmarks.

2024 Creative Report Card

Strategy tracks the awards won by agencies, advertisers, and creatives in Canada.

2024 Tech Trends Report

The Future Today Institute forecasts emerging technology trends that will influence the advertising, public relation, media, and journalism industries in the year ahead.

Business Creative Report: Ranking of the World’s Most Awarded Ads

Adforum ranks the most awarded ad campaigns in nine industries.

Agency Search Consultants List

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

Multi-Currency National TV Demo-Base Ratings Not Ready For Prime Time

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While agencies are carefully assessing alternative currency initiatives, the 4A’s Measurement Committee believes that the advertising industry is not yet prepared to move to multi-currency national TV demo-based ratings in 2024. There are a multitude of factors and barriers that appear likely to prevent the adoption of additional currency solutions in the marketplace. This 4A’s […]

VML’s Trailblazers of Tomorrow Report

Digital natives are not digitally exclusive, as Gen Alphas enjoy the in-store shopping experience just as much as online   US. 27th February 2024: Assumptions about Generation Alpha (6-16 year-olds) may need to be upended as research finds these digital natives are far from digitally exclusive, with the vast majority enjoying shopping in-store (78%) almost […]

Navigating the Health Data Privacy Landscape: A Guide for Agencies |

4A’s and CHC Member-Exclusive Guidance The healthcare and data privacy landscape in the United States has been changing dramatically in recent years driven by various developments, key among them the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. The absence of a comprehensive federal-level privacy law in the U.S and the growing patchwork of omnibus state […]

Best and Most Valuable Brand Rankings

Check out these best and most valuable brand rankings from various sources.

Super Bowl 2024 | The Game, The Ads, The Post-Game Actions

Find out the top 2024 Super Bowl ads and why, according to 4A’s Research annual Super Bowl Survey.

2024 Camping Report

The Dyrt shares findings on camper demographics, planning and booking habits, and camping property trends.

Affluent Outlook

Ipsos explores all aspects of the affluent market, including media habits, shopping behaviors, return to work, and even pickleball playing!