Talking Points
Is it clear where an agency is making money on your account?
When an agency submits a statement of work for a production job or a media plan to a brand team, you would expect that…
Why we don’t work on a contingent fee basis
Given the fact that we have managed to find money that our clients are owed in 95% of the audit assignments undertaken…
There’s more to this contract compliance audit lark than just money…
When done in the right way, contract compliance audits of marketing services agencies deliver far more value to both…
You can play with my train set… but not the engines
Cast your mind back to your toughest ever panel-based job interview? Now make it even tougher and it will pretty…
4 sensible questions to ask when working with small or young agencies
During the past year we have had the opportunity to audit some small, independent and relatively young agencies in a…
What does ‘independent’ really mean when it comes to contract compliance auditors?
As I read through the agency's feedback on our draft audit report, I was somewhat surprised. Apparently, "We [the…
Agency FD left battered and sore? The reality may surprise you…
When you commission a financial audit of one of your agencies, is it inevitably going to destroy the trust in the…
Time to reflect… on 2011
Many of us at this time of year are wondering what the year ahead will bring and New Year’s Day 2012 is no…
Murky media deals
Being in the business we’re in, Marketing magazine is a must-read every week. One of the more thought-provoking…