Oystercatchers

Our Oystercatchers Club Evenings bring together a thriving community of senior marketers who come together to learn, grow, and challenge one another. It’s where the best ideas are sparked in the company of great minds and where tomorrow’s marketing excellence is shaped. Our final Club Evening of the year will be next month, where alongside a top panel of industry experts, we’ll be exploring the theme of effectiveness and how to leverage it to achieve impactful brand results. With over 100 industry leaders in attendance, these invitation-only events are a must for senior brand-side marketers. To request an invitation, please email: 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦 #Oystercatchers #ClientAgencyPartnerships #OystercatchersClub

Here is our incredible judging panel for the Oystercatchers Awards 2024! 🏆 Behind the scenes, this brilliant team is currently hard at work, carefully reviewing a record-breaking number of entries that have been submitted this year. With their vast brand-side experience they’re playing a pivotal role in recognising the best agencies and how they foster impactful, successful client relationships. Stay tuned for the shortlist reveal at the end of next month! #Oystercatchers #OystercatchersAwards24 #ClientAgencyPartnerships

Are you investing in long-term relationships with your agency, or are you stuck in the cycle of constant change? Andy Bargery explores why long-term agency relationships are key to building brand success and delivering real business results, and shares examples of how top performing brands have thrived by fostering partnerships that have endured the test of time. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eF7zHdxa #Oystercatchers #ClientAgencyRelationships #BrandBuilding

Last week, the Oystercatchers’ Team hosted another insightful X-Series event where Client Director, Andy Bargery, explored The Art & Science of Client Relationships. Andy shared key insights into what makes client relationships thrive, breaking down both the science and the art of staying tuned in to changes in client relationships, and a fool proof method for building trust, with the session offering practical takeaways for everyone in the room. Read more below to uncover the essential ingredients needed for a successful and enjoyable partnership. Our X-Series events are designed to help junior and mid-level Oystercatchers Club members grow their expertise and sharpen their skills. If you'd like to learn more or join us at the next event, get in touch with Ludo Graham. #Oystercatchers #ClientAgencyPartnerships #XSeries

This year, McDonald's celebrates 40 years of collaboration with its agency partner Leo Burnett UK, showcasing the brand's long-term focus on innovation and memorability. At the Festival of Marketing last week, Oystercatchers Managing Director Rebecca McKinlay spoke with Matthew Reischauer, Marketing Director UK&I for McDonald's and Tom Sussman, Deputy Chief Strategy Officer at Leo Burnett, on how they maintain a balance between culture, creativity, consistency to create lasting impact. You can check out the key takeaways on Marketing Week below. #Oystercatchers #ClientAgencyPartnerships #MarketingExcellence

What a joy to be working with this bunch of agency legends at the Oystercatchers X-Series event this evening. We had a blast through the art and science of client:agency relationships, exploring how to build trust, create love and develop a sixth sense for when trouble is brewing. For those who came along, thanks. As you could tell, I love to get everyone involved. Hopefully you all went home with ideas for what you can change today to make tomorrow better. Andy #agency #agencylife #xeim

Do you want to uncover the secrets behind great Client-Agency relationships?   We are really looking forward to our next X-Series event (exclusively available to our Oystercatchers Club Member agencies) tomorrow evening at our offices - an exclusive session presented by Andy Bargery! Andy will be sharing the secrets to mastering client relationships and building powerful client-agency partnerships that inspire and elevate your work. Learn how to become the trusted advisor your clients rely on by tapping into the power of credibility, reliability, and intimacy.   Our X-Series sessions are specifically designed to help inspire and educate up and coming agency talent. If you are keen to attend this or future X-Series sessions, please message our Oystercatchers Club Manager Ludo Graham for further details. #Oystercatchers #XSeries #ClientAgencyPartnerships

The Festival of Marketing was a vibe! Huge thanks to our fantastic speakers, our very own Russell Parsons, and the entire Xeim team for making it such a memorable event. Shout-out to the ultimate dragon, Deborah Meaden, for sharing her inspiring perspective on driving sustainable business growth, with empathy at the heart of it all. And of course, a big nod to the Oystercatchers crew who, in my opinion, really topped it all off... Rebecca McKinlay led a stellar session with McDonald's and Leo Burnett UK, showcasing an incredible 17-year partnership and impressive growth story. Meanwhile, Andy Bargery's masterclass with the esteemed Sarah Jenkins on supercharging agency partnerships had everyone reflecting on the future of meaningful collaboration. Grateful for the connections made and the invaluable insights shared. And a little love to my photobomber, Ludo Graham, just because.

The Oystercatchers Awards 2024 are now closed for entries.   A massive thank you to all the brilliant agencies who submitted their work, relationships, creds, outstanding individuals and more. We’ve seen a record-breaking number of entries this year, with the calibre of submissions higher than ever across all 12 categories. Our judges now have the tough job of reviewing the outstanding entries, and we look forward to celebrating the exceptional talent and innovation in our industry, so stay tuned for further updates.   #Oystercatchers #ClientAgencyPartnerships #OystercatchersAwards24

A brilliant Festival of Marketing masterclass by Andy Bargery, Client Director at Oystercatchers and Sarah Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi on supercharging your agency partnerships. Key takeaways included: - How to align your agencies with your brand’s objectives, KPIs, and culture for better collaboration. - Best practices for clear communication and handling difficult conversations. - Building rapport, reliability and trust. Thank you to all who joined us! #Oystercatchers #FoM24 #ClientAgencyPartnerships