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The Agency of Tomorrow: 8 Critical Success Factors to Revolutionize Your Agency
February 29, 2012
Lake Buena Vista, FL

Certified Account Executive College: Spring
April 17, 2012
Chicago, IL

 
Sheehy & Associates
Louisville, KY
 
 

Super Bowl Ads Break Early in New Strategy
by Deborah Budd

With this year’s Super Bowl looming (February 5, for those not fans of the NFL), it’s time to start handicapping the new array of game day ads. Unlike days of old, when brands strove to surprise audiences with clever, witty ad offerings, today’s a... read more 

 
 

GPS* Agency New Business for 2012
by Tony Mikes

You probably have a GPS system in your car, or on your boat. You may even have one on a pedometer, or your cellphone. It’s one of the great inventions of man. Simply enter your destination and the system gets you there. More important, if you enco... read more 

 
 

An Inside Look at Apple’s Design Obsession

Last Tuesday, iOnApple blogger Yoni Heisler shared an peek at a new book, Inside Apple by Adam Lashinsky. He highlighted Apple’s fabled focus on design in all things with a look at how much thought goes into the tiniest details, down to placing directional tabs for opening the iPod packaging. Funnier still is a video showing what the beautiful, minimalist iPod box would look like if designed by Microsoft. Enjoy!

 
 

Seven Steps for Talking to an Upset Client
by Deborah Budd

We’ve all been there. The client is angry, and account service must do something to calm the client and fix the problem. In the smaller agency world, training is seldom given for how to deal with various client personalities and difficult situatio... read more 

 
 

B2B Purchase Research Happens in Search and Via Mobile

EMarketer reported that 73 percent of B2B executives conduct research toward making purchase decisions most often by using search engines. This, said data compiler Marin Software, is making B2B paid search a critical investment. A second study by Google and Compete also noted that much B2B brand research is happening on YouTube, where marketers may find it valuable to have informational and product channels. (Disclaimer: Google owns YouTube.) One important finding is that C-level execs are increasingly using mobile to conduct searches; 28 percent of C-suite users are accessing search via smart phones, and 21 percent with tablets, compared to 25 percent and 12 percent respectively among general B2B audiences. Other research shows mobile use to be even higher among purchase influencers, making mobile accessibility essential in B2B marketing planning. Read more at eMarketer.

 
 

“Friending” Your Clients Is Still Key to Building Relationships
by Deborah Budd

I am old enough to remember the pre-technology days when account service was a more leisurely, much more schmooze-oriented, relationship-building process. I entered the business in 1976, as a very green intern. In those days, account executives ha... read more 

 
 

Top Drawer’s “Evolved Consumer” Gains Top-Drawer Accounts

While many agencies are moving to leaner models, Top Drawer Creative, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, CA, hews to the traditional full-service creative agency structure. They moved into a new building incorporating the latest green technologies, created new PR and social media divisions, and grew their passionate team to 30 full-time people in 2011. But they also developed a new core specialty they call “The Evolved Consumer,” leveraging their knowledge of this affluent and brand-aware psychographic to generate new leads and accounts. The firm has grown through its focus on sports and fitness brands, but is also responsible for award-winning PSA and non-profit campaigns. “It’s wonderful to love what you do, and who you do it for,” says president/creative director Howard Chang.

 
 

Into the Mix:
Integrating Traditional and Digital Media

by Beth James

By now, most people in the ad business are involved (or heavily involved) in the creation and design of digital media. It’s well known that the new media, from email to social to mobile to just about anything web-based, is cost-effective and, best... read more 

 
 
  The Second Wind Newsletter
Vol 24 Number 11 & 12
 

This issue of The Second Wind Newsletter looks at agency internal communications, such as client diaries, allowing all agency personnel to review and contribute to client service and generate creative solutions; how to make business interactions and communications more personal to build and grow strong relationships ...read more, Download Vol. 24 No.11 & 12.

 
 

Have Millions of Internet Users Shut Down SOPA/PIPA?
by Deborah Budd

We wrote last week about the impending Congressional votes on two anti-piracy bills, The Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act (known as SOPA and PIPA), which wer... read more 

 
 

Forty-eight Percent of Agencies Optimistic About 2012

In our latest Quick Poll, we asked site visitors how they’re feeling as they make plans for the new year. Forty-eight percent reported they are optimistic, and 17 percent are “excited about new opportunities.” Fifteen percent said they are changing their operational models. Just 2 percent said they were pessimistic about the coming year, with 13 percent feeling “anxious.” And 6 percent have decided it’s time to get out of the business altogether. Please call Second Wind if you need assistance, advice, encouragement or just need to bounce around some ideas. We are here to help. And please respond to our new Quick Poll at right.

 
 
  Are You Positioned as an Agency of Tomorrow?
 

”The Agency of Tomorrow: 8 Critical Success Factors to Revolutionize Your Agency,” workshop will be held February 29 through March 1, 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort, FL. This one-time event will examine eight ways agencies are evolving to meet new challenges, adapt to changing client needs and prepare for the agile, “lean” marketing industry of the future. “The Agency of Tomorrow" includes a unique Disney Tour, Inspiration Through Walt's Eyes. This two-day conference is constructed especially for agency principals and key managers. This is a limited-space event. Learn more or register now to ensure your spot!

 
 
  NEW REPORT! What Should Your Agency's Next Website Look Like?
 
The first place prospects go for information on your agency is your website—but far too often, agency websites are merely online brochures, portfolios of work and personnel listings. Sure, maybe you mix in a little branding, your philosophy and maybe even a few social tabs... learn more
 
 

Traffic and Account Mgt. Premium Learning Events for Download!

In case you missed our November Premium Learning events, they are now available for download in our Webinars Library. The Troublesome Client: How to Make Challenging Relationships More Successful details frequently encountered client behaviors and “trouble” crises, explains how to successfully integrate these clients into the fold and offers situation management tactics. Learn to turn failing client/agency relationships into great, long-term accounts. Also new is Busy Agency Traffic Check-In, which takes you through ALL of the best practices for running a top-notch agency daily operating system, including a look at how object-based workflow and project management can reduce process and enhance efficiency. You may also like The New Creative: How to Transform into a 21st Century Creative Agency – Crowdsourcing, Resourcing and Guerrilla Research, and Sprint to the Finish New Business Ramp Up.

 
 

What’s Working? You Tell Us!

Check out this week's What's Working Tumblr blog discussing proofing best practices. What's Working is a fun resource, and we welcome your suggestions and contributions. Or, ask us a question and we’ll suggest what’s working.

 
 
 
 
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