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What is a Good Prospect Experience, and Why Do Agencies Need It?

Most people are familiar with user experience (UX) and customer experience (CX). At The Duval Partnership, we’ve become increasingly focused on the concept of the prospect experience (PX™). But what does that mean exactly, and why should agencies care about it?  By Mark Duval - The Duval Partnership

What must marketing provide for agencies to make sound business decisions on pitching?

The recent demands of marketers have been for agencies to be more transparent, particularly in their media dealing on behalf of their clients. ISBA and the ANA were vocal in their demands for greater transparency. But it will be interesting to see how marketing and particularly procurement respond to the demands of agencies to be more transparent and accountable in their agency selection process, which should be a cornerstone of the IPA and ISBA Pitch Positive Pledge.

The Vida Agency awarded Seattle’s SDOT Transit Plus Multimodal Corridor Outreach Contract

TheSeattle based Vida Agency (TVA) was chosen by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to lead a multi-year Transit Plus Multimodal Corridor Outreach contract. Led by TVA, the collaborative team to help SDOT improve mobility throughout the completion of RapidRide H Line Delridge, Route 7, and Route 44 will also include ECOSS, Black Stax, Equitable Future, and Andromeda

Saif Ishoof named Innovator in Residence at Republica Havas

Republica Havas announced that Saif Ishoof, founder of Lab22c, has joined its team as Innovator in Residence. The Miami-based agency is also announcing new work with eco-conscious blockchain company Algorand and with the global tech event eMerge Americas.

Isaac Mizrahi named CEO of ALMA

Modern culture agency alma has named Isaac Mizrahi as the agency’s Co-President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously serving as COO, Mizrahi will continue to lead the agency’s overall growth, building on its recent success and new business wins, including 18 new partners which have been added in the last 18 months.

Could Overreliance On Friendly Leads Hurt Your Agency New Business?

In recent years, I’ve noticed a pattern. It tends to occur with agencies that are part of a network or holding company—though it can happen with any agency. It is the conflation of cold leads with warm or hot leads. And it ends up hurting agencies because it can give them an inaccurate view of how they present themselves to prospective clients.  By Mark Duval - The Duval Partnership

Luis Miguel Messianu named Global Chief Creative Officer for DDB Worldwide McDonald’s Account

DDB Worldwide has named the alma agency’s Luis Miguel Messianu as Global Chief Creative Officer on McDonald’s. Working in partnership with Dave Kissel, DDB McDonald’s Global Business Lead, as well as local agency teams, Messianu will oversee the creative output of the McDonald’s brand across 46 markets, where the DDB network is responsible for the account.

Tony Waissmann named CCO at Republica Havas

Republica Havas announced that Tony Waissmann is joining its executive team as chief creative officer (CCO). Co-founder Luis Casamayor, who formerly held the role, has been named creative chairman

How To Build A Powerful Agency During Tough Times

Workplace dynamics have shifted dramatically since COVID. We have fewer face-to-face interactions and more of us are working from home. Employees are reassessing their personal situations which has resulted in decreased loyalty with firms struggling to retain staff. This is especially true for advertising agencies.   By Roberto Orci

When Should You Advertise vs. Engage Public Relations?

Sometimes it is hard to tell how to best build awareness and interest in your company. Should you invest in advertising or public relations? Or both? You may need some guidance to figure it out.  By Patty Caballero, founder and principal of PSC Consulting

What Your Agency Needs To Know About Opportunities In The Metaverse

Most people still have only a vague idea of what the metaverse is — and this shallow understanding only seems to feed the sense of urgency and fear of missing out on opportunities in the metaverse.  by Mark Duval - The Duval Partnership

Young women are out-earning young men in several U.S. cities

Women in the United States continue to earn less than men, on average. Among full-time, year-round workers in 2019, women’s median annual earnings were 82% those of men.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2022 HMC Annual SUMMIT

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has opened registration to its 2022 Annual Summit, taking place virtually beginning April 12 through the end of June. With a theme of WE ARE NOW, marketers will have unprecedented access to Hispanic thought leadership at no cost.

FACE, HIGHEST CUBAN-AMERICAN RECOGNITION, GOES TO ADVERTISING INDUSTRY LEADER DAISY EXPÓSITO-ULLA.

FACE (Facts About Cuban Exiles) handed its 2022 Awards in Miami, at the Coral Gables Country Club this morning, where the highly respected organization honored advertising industry leader Daisy Expósito-Ulla; nationally recognized financial consulting, accounting and litigation business figure Antonio “Tony” Argiz; and publisher-philanthropist, attorney Alberto Ibargüen.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022 HMC ANNUAL SUMMIT INVITATION IS OPEN… AND FREE OF CHARGE!

For the first time, thanks to our generous sponsors, we are offering our jam-packed agenda filled with CEOs and CMOs, fresh insights, new research and case studies from leading brands and agencies in Hispanic marketing... FOR FREE. Now your entire team will have access to all of the insights at none of the cost.

The five zeros reshaping stores

Shoppers are reshaping the retail landscape faster than ever before. Nearly 40 percent have switched brands or retailers during the pandemic, and more than 80 percent have new shopping behaviors. More than half of those who used a new channel or service such as “buy online, pickup in store,” for example, said they would continue the practice post-COVID-19. As such, the omnichannel consumer has never been more powerful. They make purchases 70 percent more often and spend about 34 percent more than people who shop exclusively in store

Your next agency pitch will cost you financially, but not as much as you think.

The practice of going to tender at the end of the agency contract period has become a habit for many major brands. Procurement will argue it is the only way to truly test an agency against the market. But as we have highlighted previously, this is a flawed approach.

Pitaya Entertainment selects Captura Group as their Digital Media Agency

Captura Group announced a partnership with Pitaya Entertainment. The partnership will focus on providing culturally relevant digital amplification support to continue to grow the U.S. Hispanic audience for Pitaya’s podcasts.

Want to produce great work? Stop treating your advertising agencies like dirt

A really fun thing about working in marketing is that anyone who has ever seen an ad reckons they know how to do your job.

CCOMGROUP Ranks as Most Awarded Agency in South Florida at 2022 ADDY Awards

CCOMGROUP ranked as the most awarded agency in South Florida at the local 2022 ADDY Awards, amassing a total of 34 gold and silver recognitions for work demonstrating the highest level of creative excellence, as judged by the American Advertising Federation.

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