Archives for April 2015

Ad Agency Network: The Brand Establishment

Russ Cornelius The Brand Establishment

Guest article written by Russ Cornelius, Managing partner of The Brand Establishment, an association of agencies whose owners are Certified Brand Strategists.

I find it interesting that many agencies still consider brand development as developing a “wow” logo and ensuring that all marketing pieces have consistent messaging and look as if they are from the same organization.  From my perspective, a brand strategy must be developed and it must closely align with an organization’s business strategy.… Continue reading

Tips For Improving Your Presentation Skills for Ad Agency New Business

speaking for ad agency new business

You should be prepared to capitalize on speaking engagements to build a wider network of prospects and to win new clients.

Having an opportunity to speak in front of a highly targeted, interested group of prospects is a very effective form of lead generation. Even if you are speaking for free, the opportunity often times outweighs a fee when it comes to the potential for new business and establishing you and your agency as thought leaders.… Continue reading