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Get ready to navigate the accelerated pace of change across people, process and technology. The 4As provides members guidance and resources for agency and resource management, operations and financial stewardship, technology investment, scope, business intelligence and more.

A magazine titled 4As standard for Agency Operations & Business Transformation with a July 2024 date. The cover features a group of people in a meeting with laptops and documents, displaying a digital presentation.
4As Standard for “Agency Operations & Business Transformation” (AOBT)

The AOBT Standard: the first ever playbook for AOBT agency professionals offering unified understanding and applicable guidance to navigate today’s market.

Cover of the 4As Compensation Methodologies Report for February 2024. The design features a person working at a computer and the text Business Intelligence Insight along with the reports title.
Compensation Methodologies

Gain an understanding of the most prevalent compensation methodologies across various agency types and sizes within the advertising industry.

Cover of a booklet titled Decoding Compensation Models & Implementing the Right Model, featuring a black-and-white image of hands working with graphs, coins, and percentage symbols. The booklet includes logos in red and green.
Decoding Compensation

The 4As and the ANA have jointly crafted a toolkit offering insights on compensation models for the marketing industry.

Resources

A wide range of resources from 4As Research Services, member agencies and partners are included with your 4As membership. Additional resources to support agency administration and operations are available for purchase at a discounted member rate.

Guidance

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Behind the Scenes of a Successful Ad Agency: RPA’s Journey for Efficient Scalability

In the fast-paced world of advertising, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Discover how RPA, an award-winning…

Member Perks

Openfield: 4As Member Perk

The 4As is excited to offer exclusive access to agency tools from Openfield.

For 4As Members Only

Events

Find inspiration and insights on agency operations from thought leaders and peers at these upcoming 4As events. Network, learn and discuss pressing issues, shared challenges, success strategies and solutions.

More information coming soon.

Education

Ready to take charge of your professional development? Remain a valued asset to your team and agency with relevant training. The 4As Learning Institute offers tailored programs for every role and discipline.

New Business Basics

RFI…RFP…WTF?! If you’re struggling to make sense the steps involved in developing agency new business, this course is…

Writing and Editing in the Age of AI

How to Use AI to Enhance Your Writing and Creativity This course discusses how to harness AI-driven tools…

How to Understand Agency Financial Operations

How to Understand Agency Financial Operations This self-paced course provides a comprehensive overview of your agency’s finance team…

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The 4As Business Intelligence & Insight team specializes in helping member agencies address issues concerning agency finance, compensation, and negotiation via published guidance, financial surveys and benchmarks, anonymous peer exchanges, custom consultations, and more.

Equip your teams to identify opportunities and craft tailored strategies to win clients in an evolving ecosystem. Leverage unique strengths, foster client relationships and continuously adapt to market trends to drive agency growth.

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