In a recent survey, 63% of agencies state that there will be more competition for new business. Guest post written by Mark Sneider, Owner/President of RSW/US. Most agencies seemed to have a good year last year and most of them that we talked to with seemed to be starting out the new year on a […]
2014 Outlook Survey: More competition ahead for ad agency new business
Study: 12 Tools That Most Ad Agencies Use for New Business
A helpful resource for any agency owner or employees involved in agency new business. RSW/US and Mirren Business Development co-sponsored a study of tools for new business. They surveyed over 300 agency principals and senior executives to better understand what tools agencies are using and which are the most effective. “New Business Tools: The Definitive Guide,” […]
Report: 2013 New Business Social Media Survey
Almost 70% of agencies surveyed believe that social media is great for new business and 81% believe it to be an efficient tool for networking. A survey was sent to advertising, digital, media and public relations executives to assess their attitudes toward social media, where they are finding success, what tools they use and where […]
Survey: Economy Improving, New Business is Up for Small to Midsize Ad Agencies
A total of 430 advertising agency executives participated in the 2010 Advertising Agency New Business Survey. The survey was sent by e-mail to a database of over 10,093 U.S. full service advertising agencies ranging in staff size from 5 to 350 full-time employees. The survey provides an indication of their beliefs, feelings and perceptions regarding agency new business trends in the last quarter of 2010.
Survey: Marketers Top 10 Wish List For Ad Agencies of the Future
A national survey provides insight into what marketers want from their agencies in the next 12 months. The Agency of the Future Survey, sponsored by Sapient. Though this survey was conducted just over a year ago, it is an insightful look back as well as a look forward and still has relevance for agencies today.
Study: The hype is real, social media has arrived in business
Results of My 2009 Readership Survey
Recently I conducted my Fuel Lines: 2009 Reader Survey. A special thanks to all who took time to participate and provide their feedback and insight. This information has already been a big help. A new design for Fuel Lines is already underway as well as a review of current features and needed updates for better communications, resources and tools for ad agency new business.
FUEL LINES: 2009 Reader Survey
I am eager to make my blog better and more relevant to your needs and interests. But to do that, I need your input. That’s why I have created this 2009 Reader Survey.
Survey: A Client’s Perspective on Ad Agencies
Reardon Smith Whitaker (RSW) a lead generation/business development consultancy. Their U.S. managing director, Mark Sneider, recently made me aware of RSW’s third annual “Clients Perspective on Agencies” Survey. Mark thought there would be some good nuggets of in information for FUEL LINE reader
Top 25 Ad Agency New Business Research and White Papers
Seven Cons About the New Social Media Platform Threads
It is necessary to understand the potential downside and limitations using Threads for new business.
I recently wrote an article about the powerful benefits of Threads, taunted as the next-generation social media platform. While Threads brings a host of benefits to the table, it’s important to consider some potential drawbacks or challenges associated with the platform:
- Limited Reach and Exposure: As Threads focuses on specific topics and communities, it may limit the reach and exposure of users’ content.
Threads: Unveiling the Powerful Benefits of the Next-Generation Social Media Platform
Exploring the myriad advantages of Threads, highlighting how it is reshaping the landscape of social media.
In an era where social media has become an integral part of our lives, new platforms are continually emerging, aiming to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate. Among these innovative platforms, Threads is rapidly emerging as a frontrunner, offering a unique and enriching experience for users.
Streamlined and Focused Communication:
Threads sets itself apart from traditional social media platforms by focusing on streamlined and efficient communication.… Continue reading
Ways That Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Ad Agency New Business
Artificial intelligence can make business development easier and efficient.
AI offers a wide range of benefits across a variety of industries and applications. It has the potential to transform the way that businesses, leading to increased efficiency, accuracy, personalization, and innovation.
AI, is still a relatively new technology but it’s time that ad agencies carefully evaluate its potential benefits and drawbacks from a new business perspective.
Here are a few examples of the practical ways AI will enhance your agency’s business development:
- Improved Lead generation: AI can analyze large amounts of data to identify potential new business leads more efficiently than traditional methods.
Community Development Comes Before Business Development
Building an engaged online community should NOW be a core responsibility for business development.
The battle for new business is online which makes community development indispensable for marketing your agency. Knowing how to build an online community has become an important skill-set.
How to Build an Online Community of Prospects
1. Create a Niche
Since I started my consultancy in 2007, I’ve advocated creating a niche blog for agency new business. I’ve helped launch over 450 personal blogs for agency principals.… Continue reading
Most Ad Agencies Have No Plan for New Business
Having a written marketing plan makes new business easier and much more consistent.
I wanted to share, from my personal experience, one of the typical challenges of small to midsize advertising, digital, media and PR agencies. They are often described as the cobbler’s children who have no shoes.
The most common positive trait among these agencies is that they know how to take care of their clients. But what is their most common negative trait?
The 8 Word Mission Statement for Ad Agency New Business
Your agency’s mission statement can have new business value and measurable results.
A mission statement is a statement of the purpose of a company, organization or person, its reason for existing. The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell out its overall goal, provide a path, and guide decision-making. Wikipedia
The mission statement captures the heart of an organization, what it stands for and why it exists.
Here are some examples of the mission statements of popular digital businesses:
- Google.
To be an effective writer, spend more time planning and less time writing
Successful writers spend 75% of their time in the preparation and editing process and only 25% of their time writing the content.
There are big rewards from content marketing, but it’s also a big challenge. Writing is a process that takes time and effort. Even the best writers have difficulty putting their ideas into words.
Most of us aren’t born with the gift for writing. We have to work at it.
- 40% of their time planning
- 25% of their time writing
- 35% of their time revising
Less effective writers usually spend:
- 20% planning
- 60% writing
- 20% revising
Here is an easy to follow formula that will help fuel your writing:
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… Continue readingBlair Enns: 12 Revolutionary Proclamations for Ad Agency New Business
How to win new business without pitching, reclaim control of client engagements and stop giving away your thinking for free.
My friend, John Sharpe, has spent nearly forty years in the ad agency business and the last twenty in business development exclusively. He is a personal friend and mentor with an impressive resume. So when John tells me that he has just read one of the most influential business development books in his lifetime, he had my attention.… Continue reading
3 Things An Ad Agency New Business Director Needs for Success
How ad agencies acquire new business has changed dramatically and that effects the knowledge and skills new business directors need to make it happen.
People who have done this job in the past are struggling. The tenure of a new business director is now two years or less. In a recent survey conducted by RSW/US, only 26% of new business directors were considered successful.
A 4A’s report sited that 90% of agency staff say they have to figure things out on their own due to the lack of training.… Continue reading
Ad Agency New Business 101: Conduct a SWOT Analysis
A SWOT analysis is a good starting point for someone who is charged with creating new business opportunities for a small to midsize advertising agency, PR firm or digital shop.
Part of Steve Jobs’ 12 Rules of Success: Perform SWOT analysis. As soon as you join/start a company, make a list of strengths and weaknesses of yourself and your company on a piece of paper.
This strategic planning method, when used properly, can be a valuable tool for making decisions, setting strategy, and evaluating courses of action.… Continue reading