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Embarking on the journey of agency leadership demands a unique blend of resilience, adaptability, and a profound understanding of the industry. Rise25 spoke with 20 seasoned leaders who shared invaluable insights from years of experience. Their advice ranges from staying true to one’s strengths to developing people and processes to the foundational role of a positive internal culture. Each narrative offers a unique perspective, contributing to the rich tapestry of insights that shed light on the multifaceted nature of agency leadership. Rise25 also explored each unique agency and its diverse journeys within the dynamic landscape of creative and marketing industries. We discovered the intricacies of a holistic approach to email marketing deliverability, dived into the narrative of a multicultural creative force, experienced the evolution of a public relations firm into a content marketing powerhouse, discovered the resilience of a design agency navigating transitions, and delved into further insights. https://lnkd.in/g_jJSJw3

In this ADWEEK article, they discuss the difficulty agency partners feel getting on the same page with their brand clients. One particular piece of the article jumped out at us: "[frustration was] cited around the need for better alignment toward a common goal and more effective communication" From our perspective, this reinforces the impact of those alignment challenges that are endemic in the marketing field. Like our commissioned Forrester Research found: 89% of marketing leadership said alignment was essential, yet only 1% felt they had it. Once again, misalignment is causing challenges for marketing throughout the industry. Give the article a read - it's 100% worth your time: https://lnkd.in/dMaKXEH6

We talk a lot and do a lot of market research in this area. This is the third such survey in three years to provide businesses with the latest trends in thought leadership and help them make better content marketing strategy decisons.

We have another installment in our series with MediaPost! We're diving deep into how the shift from in-housing to outsourced media execution partnerships can keep the passion for advertising alive within independent media agencies. This installment uncovers the crucial role of shared passion and purpose in fostering growth, accessing technology, and maintaining profitability. Our discussions with agency leaders reveal that a shared passion for great work truly enables sustainable growth and profitability. We believe it's about focusing on what each team does best, ensuring that the "fire in the belly" for great work is shared and nurtured on both sides. This collaborative spirit allows agency teams to concentrate on strategy and creative work, knowing that execution is in expert hands. This approach prevents burnout and attracts and retains passionate talent, driving the entire agency forward. Read the full blog to explore how these partnerships create bespoke solutions, enhance clarity, and keep the passion for advertising alive.

Of all the marketing tactics at their disposal, thought leadership remains the one constant of the last 30 years since the term 'thought leadership' was coined. And there's a good reason for this: it works. Clearly PR's latest research shines a light on how organisations are using thought leadership content to build brand trust, loyalty, and revenues: https://lnkd.in/eQ8_uDHU #contentmarketing #thoughtleadership #pr

🔥 The fifth installment of MediaPost’s six-part series on Pathlabs is live, and it’s sizzling! We all know that the work of independent agency leaders deeply intertwines with their passions—it initially drew them to the industry and gave them a fire in the belly. But, performing requisite digital media execution tasks for clients isn’t exactly where these team members want to spend ALL of their time. Sounds like a spicy situation! 🌶️ For this piece, hear from leaders at Cayenne Creative, Penna Powers, The Blossom Project, Town Hall Agency, and Conquer as they discuss a workaround... Collaborating with a Media Execution Partner (MEP). Now, they delegate routine media execution tasks to their MEP while their internal team gets back to working on what truly ignites their passion and what they do best. Learn more in the article linked below! Hop over to MediaPost to catch up on all five articles before the final installment ties everything together. 📚 https://lnkd.in/gsCDe8cA #digitaladvertising #leadership #businessstrategy

Are you struggling to get buy-in from leadership for your marketing plans? Here are five easy communication strategies to secure their approval: https://hubs.ly/Q02z-FHt0

How do you hire the right executive leadership team for your marketing agency? 🤝 A strong team is the key to sustainable agency growth, navigating industry challenges, and maintaining a competitive advantage. 🚀 Explore this step-by-step guide and land that dream team in no time! 🙌 Thanks to Lawnline Marketing, Terrayn, Vortala, Arcane Marketing , and SQUIDGY for sharing their insights! #DigitalAgency #MarketingAgency #ExecutiveHires #AgencySuccess

Navigating a crisis in the finance sector requires more than quick fixes; it demands strategic foresight and transparent communication. 🤝 Discover how effective planning, timely responses, and the right communication channels can turn a potential disaster into a showcase of your firm’s resilience and reliability. 👇 #FinanceSector #CrisisManagement #PublicRelations #FinancialServices #BrandTrust #DigitalMarketing #SEO #Leadership #BusinessContinuity #RiskManagement