Webinar: Deliverable Based Estimation & Pricing for the Large & Media Agency Finance Audience |

This presentation was delivered to the 4A’s Large & Media Agency Finance Committees on February 27, 2019 by Tracey Shirtcliff, CEO of The Virtu Group.

Industry SAG-AFTRA Talent Union Negotiations Update |

The negotiation of satisfactory terms for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to replace the CBA that expires on March 31, 2019 is an important undertaking for both agencies and advertisers.

Making the Best Places to Work Even Better

By Marla Kaplowitz President & CEO, 4A’s “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” —Stephen R. Covey This month, Ad Age published its 2019 list of the Best Places to Work. Kudos to all the agencies that made the list, recognized for their commitment to their people with the breadth of their offerings regarding benefits, inclusion and employee development. As […]

Project-by-Project Do’s & Don’ts | Agency Best Practice Guidance |

The industry is seeing more clients evolving Project-by-Project (PxP) arrangements with agencies. PxP relationships between clients and agencies create both opportunities and challenges for both marketers and marketing services firms. Members of the 4A’s community have been endeavoring to figure out best practices for dealing with the shift by some clients from annual retainer relationships with their agencies to PxP relationships.

Webinar: 4A’s | ID Comms Media Pitch Research Presentation |

This presentation was delivered to the 4A’s National New Business Committee on November 8, 2018 by Tom Denford, Co-Founder, ID Comms.  

Webinar: Unpacking Marketing Procurement |

This presentation was delivered to the 4A’s Southern Region New Business Committee on October 23, 2018 by Steven Morse, Sr. Procurement Analyst | Marketing Procurement, Toyota North America.  

Blockchain & Advertising |

The following presentation took place at the 4A’s Advertising Legal Affairs Q3 Meeting on September 13, 2018. Speakers included: Linda A. Goldstein, Partner, Leader of Advertising, Marketing and Digital Media Team, Baker & Hostetler LLP Laura E. Jehl, Partner, Co-leader of Blockchain Technologies and Digital Currencies Team, Baker & Hostetler LLP Robert A. Musiala Jr., […]

Client Payment Terms & Supply Chain Financing Schemes |

This presentation took place on August 22, 2018. The documents shown on the screen are available for download below.  

4A’s Management Practitioners Forum Sessions: Ad Age 2018 Small Agency Conference |

The following presentations took place at the Ad Age 2018 Small Agency Conference, July 17th and 18th, in Marina Del Rey, Calif.  

Organizing Your Agency for Social: Social Media Team Frameworks, Staffing & Future-Proofing

Available to non-members for a limited time. The 4As’ social media committee has written a comprehensive white paper to help agencies organize a social media practice for sustainability and success for their clients and business.

Webinar: A View of New Business From the Other Side of the Table |

This presentation was delivered to the 4A’s Southern Region New Business Committee on June 6, 2018 by The Bedford Group.  

Webinar: A Perspective on Client Attitudes, the Current Search Environment, and Things Agencies do that Drive Me Crazy |

This presentation was delivered to the 4A’s Western Region New Business Committee on May 15, 2018 by Russel Wohlwerth, Owner of External View Consulting Group.