Future of the Agency

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5 Questions for: Chris Perkins of Bernstein Rein

Agency leader Chris Perkins shares his views on the biggest challenges facing the ad industry.

5 Questions for: Henry Chassaignac of Zehnder Communications

Hear what the Nashville-based creative leader has to say about the future of advertising.

Age Is Just a Number

Young Speaker Award recipient Max McClaskie of Hill, Holliday shares his speech on why the voices of younger staffers deserve to be heard.

Is the Creative Director Role Obsolete?

Creative leaders must demonstrate new skills and thinking to stay relevant to clients.

5 Questions for: Jeffrey Buntin, Jr. of The Buntin Group

Our series featuring agency thought leaders

Omnicom Health Group Named Agency of the Year at 4A’s Face of Talent

The Face of Talent is showcases over 140 talented diverse college seniors and graduates who are part of the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP).

5 Questions for: Brad Bennett of Keystone

Keystone’s Brad Bennett talks about the future of the ad agency and the importance of digital training.

5 Questions for: Andrew Graff, CEO of Allen & Gerritsen

Andrew Graff provides his views on the future of the ad agency, the need for talent and always searching for the big idea.

Sixth Annual 4A’s Face of Talent Event Expands to a Full Week of Activities

This August, the 4A’s will host the Face of Talent—the advertising industry’s premier event celebrating and engaging top diverse talent.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent

The 4A’s features Op-Eds from its members on the biggest issues facing the industry. Jill Kelly, Chief Communications Officer of Digitas, offers her thoughts on nurturing talent.

What It’s Like At: Ignited

Ignited’s office, El Camp, is “A Creative Community Built by the Power of Curiosity.”

5 Questions for: Dan LaCivita of Firstborn

Learn what Firstborn CEO Dan LaCivita believes it will take to keep ad agencies thriving and indispensable today and into the future.

5 Questions for: Joe Baratelli of RPA

In its continuing series 4A’s 5 Questions for…RPA chief creative officer Joe Baratelli discusses the future of the agency and the biggest challenges facing the ad industry.

5 Questions for: Pam Scheideler of Deutsch LA

5 Questions for Pam Scheideler, chief digital officer at Deutsch LA. Scheideler weighs in on the challenges and opportunities within the ad agency business.

The Rise of the AI Adbot

4A’s Member Op-Ed by VML’s Craig Elimeliah. Elimeliah shares his views on how AI Adbots enhance the user experience and aid the creative process.