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The Not-So-Obvious Advantages of “Really Great Creative”

Second Wind
6/4/2026


A lot has been said and written about the value of an agency doing genuinely great creative work. The debate runs from agency to agency and client to client. Some ...

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Rule No. 1: Never Work for Free

Second Wind
6/4/2026


There was a stretch in the last century when advertising creativity was not only celebrated, it was paid like it mattered. Big agencies built reputations on their print and television ...

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Surviving a Sudden Storm: Best Practices Prepare Your Agency for Crisis

Second Wind
5/11/2026


People seldom like to think about the impact of a disaster or crisis on their business. It is human nature to optimistically ignore that possibility until it hits square in ...

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Be an Exhibitionist: The Agency Portfolio

Second Wind
12/5/2025


We are what we do. It is our book, more than anything else, that attracts new business leads, enhances recruiting of talented creative employees, and encourages clients to trust us ...

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