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Creative Accounting: It’s Time to Join the Dots
Creative agencies are rapidly becoming the least transparent partner in the marketing supply chain — and most…
Production Insurance: who keeps the difference?
When people think about producing an advert, they picture the obvious: wardrobe, talent, locations, travel,…
The Barter Transaction: Magic Beans or Tangible Value?
What is Media Barter? An often-misunderstood concept, media barter is simply the exchange of goods or services for…
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
At Financial Progression, we’ve audited media buying for global advertisers in nearly every major market. That…
Hidden risks at creative agencies
While media invariably grabs the headlines, are advertisers missing a trick with their creative agencies? Creative…
Quote unquote: How agencies get creative with choosing suppliers
Read my lips: ‘I will always obtain multiple quotations for any production or post-production work done on behalf of…
Agency contracts: What kind of animal are you?
Dragon, dinosaur, unicorn or sardine: which persona does your brand project? Your marketing agency contract says a lot…
Taming alligators: Creative Agency Exit Audits
Erika Blomerus, our new Global Audit Manager, has spent a good deal of time auditing creative agencies. She likens the…
‘Creative Accounting’ – Common Themes from Audits of Creative Agencies around the Globe
As more clients understand the broader benefits of auditing their agencies, many are exploring opportunities outside…
The 105th thing on your ‘to do’ list may be the most important…
So imagine the scenario: you’ve got a set marketing budget that seems to be squeezed year-on-year; new opportunities…