ScopeDeliver™ SOW Survey Add-On
Request a feature highlight of the SOW Survey Add-On within scoping solution ScopeDeliver™ that offers agile, real-time feedback to be collected and reported on, structured as shorter, more frequent, pulse-like surveys: In a typical agency/client workflow, Scope of Work (SOW) requirements are defined, agency resources are secured, and budgets are aligned. Then throughout the year, […]
ScopeDeliver™ capabilities explained
ScopeDeliver™ is an end-to-end agency scoping tool designed to streamline annual staffing/financial planning and ongoing management of deliverables, and agency and supplier resources. SOW software solutions done right! Learn more at https://agencymania.com/solutions/scopedeliver/
Volume 66
Executive Summary – Monthly recap We are experiencing tremendous change across talent, agency capabilities and the way work is being produced. It’s clear that the path is forward, with little appetite to reverse to prior industry practices in the way we pitch for work, conduct reviews, onboard manage our relationships. For example, our industry needs […]
Why advertisers/agencies must ask the right questions to build better partnerships
When brand advertisers ask better questions about their work relationship with agencies, performance soars and the partnership strengthens. — Read our article posted on Forbes, Producers & Procurers iQ & Association of National Advertisers “Judge a man [or woman] by his [or her] questions rather than his [or her] answers.” That famous quote is often wrongly […]
We don’t talk about… no no no
Three major roadblocks to highly effective marketing and collaborative client/agency partnerships… and why brand advertisers should talk about them. — Read our article posted on Producers & Procurers iQ — — Read our article posted on LBB Online — Unless you live under a rock, by now you probably heard the most popular of the […]
Four Types of Risk Profiles When Working with Agency Partners – What’s Yours?
Featured on Producers & Procurers iQ: How much risk are brand advertisers willing to take with their agency partners? And what impact does it have on their overall performance? — Read the published article by Producers and Procurers IQ — From choosing what stock or bond to purchase to deciding whether you should travel or […]
How to assess your readiness for software automation (Checklist)
Request a checklist to help you determine the best time to implement an automated approach to agency management responsibilities: When is the right time to introduce software automation in the way agency partnerships are managed, from roster selection to performance assessment, briefing, training, financial, and scope management? Contents We Dive Into: Monitoring agency progress is […]
ScopeDeliver™ Progress Tracking
Request a feature highlight of the module inside scoping solution, ScopeDeliver™, that allows clients to continuously monitor and review the status of their SOW so they manage resources more effectively and ensure they stay on track to deliver against their objectives: Scope management is essentially centered on two concepts: planning and managing. Once scopes have […]
ScopeDeliver™ Scope Swapping
Request a feature highlight of the module inside agency scoping solution, ScopeDeliver™, that allows clients to continually adjust and refine their SOW and list of deliverables or projects based on an agreed-upon set budget: Once scopes are finalized along with agency retainers or project fees, the planning process ends and the work begins. Inevitably, over […]
ScopeDeliver™ Internal Benchmarking
Request a feature highlight of the module inside ScopeDeliver™ to collect, aggregate, and report historical costs to assist in the negotiation and alignment process with agencies: An important part of the scope of work (SOW) process is the review and approval of the agency’s fee or cost submission required to carry out the work described […]
ScopeDeliver™ Negotiation Tracker
Request a feature highlight of the module inside ScopeDeliver™ to improve the negotiation process with agencies: The process of getting alignment on scope of work expectations and agency financials is a common planning activity for brand advertisers. Once the client has articulated the scope requirements, the agency submits their proposal based on the agreed-upon compensation […]
Why Advertisers Must Pay it Forward to Systematically and Effectively Reduce Costs and Eliminate Inefficiencies
The Investment Dilemma: It often costs a penny to save $100 dollars. That’s right. By cost, I mean “investment.” As with any investment, you expect the return to be far greater than the costs. Therefore, even in a time of economic uncertainty, brand advertisers must invest in solutions like scope management to better manage agency […]
