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Establishing Fair Agency Fees and Payment Terms

Unreasonable payment terms are (justifiably) a hot topic. In our agency compensation practice, we’re seeing a range—some clients want 30 days, some 60, others 75—all for reasons specific to their business. But agencies cannot be banks.

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Do’s and Don’ts for Redlining an MSA

Step away from the MSA! And take a listen to Pile President Meghan McDonnell and consulting partner Daniel Jeffries advice on the best (and worst) way an agency can approach redlining an MSA.

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Agency Fee in a Pitch

As an agency, you may be tempted to back into a client’s budget when presenting your fee in a pitch. Pile consulting partner Daniel Jeffries suggests another way. From our talk with Agency Compile.

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Recognizing Women in Advertising

I’m taking a moment away from discussing the metaverse to reflect on the brilliant women in advertising who came before me. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, it felt fitting to acknowledge a few true

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The Rising Importance of Production

The role of production is rising in importance in agency pitches and client-agency partnerships. Meghan McDonnell and Erin Lanzafame Curtin share their thoughts in our chat with Agency Compile.

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