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Why Oystercatchers is the Right Choice of Intermediary
At first glance, the world of marketing intermediaries might seem straightforward. After all, how many ways can you run a pitch process? And while that’s partly true, the real differences, beyond expertise, lie in the business models underpinning intermediaries. That’s where things get interesting, and where transparency becomes essential. Introducing the new ISBA Guide to […]
Why Training Your Marketing Team is the Best Growth Strategy
According to the Association for Talent Development, “companies that invest in employee training see 24% higher profit margins.” Now you might say there’s a clear conflict of interest there, after all, what else is that Association going to say, right? But if you want some additional evidence of the value of investing in your people […]
New Business, Big Impact: What it Takes to Win in Agency Growth Roles
Once a quarter we gather the brightest from agency new business teams for an evening of discussion, learning and development at our X-Series events. Agency business development is not a discipline spoilt for choice with formal training opportunities, yet these hard-working agency professionals are a critical component for a healthy and growing business. The X-Series […]
The Search for Pitching Nirvana Rolls On
Andy Bargery, Client Director at Oystercatchers, explores why the traditional pitch process still holds value, and how initiatives like the PRCA’s Pitch Forward are helping to make it a fairer process for all. “Pitching is broken.” “The pitch process is no longer fit for purpose.” “Marketing has evolved, but pitching remains stuck in the 1990s.” […]