Oystercatchers Thoughts

The advantages and watchouts for agencies working with intermediaries

Becky McKinlay, Managing Director at Oystercatchers explores how agencies can best understand different intermediary models to help them make key decisions. In earlier posts, we discussed the advantages of engaging an intermediary for clients, emphasising the value of choosing one that acts as both a consultancy service and a strategic partner, rather than one which […]

Why does a client need an intermediary – and how do they add value?

Becky McKinlay, Managing Director of Oystercatchers, explores 10 reasons why clients use intermediaries and how they can deliver value to your brand. Last week, we covered that ‘intermediary’ might not be the best word to describe our services.  It wouldn’t be much of a market or an industry that survived over many years if all […]

My Agency Isn’t Performing: Shall we go to Pitch?

How exploring your ways of working can be more impactful than going to pitch As a leading intermediary, we regularly hear the lament from brand side marketers that their agency isn’t performing. If the wheels have fallen off your marketing plan and your KPIs are looking sadder than July’s weather forecast, it’s often your agency(ies) […]

Navigating the challenges of integrated media planning and buying

We all know what a huge opportunity international expansion is for a business — it’s a no-brainer for growth. New markets, diversified revenue, global recognition — it’s the dream. This article originally published by Rocketmill, explores what we learned from Advertising Week Europe. But, like many things in business, the reality is never as simple as […]

Top marketers on navigating growth in a low-growth environment

Senior marketers from Guinness, Three UK and Warner Music discuss their shared growth challenges, despite working in contrasting sectors.  This article was originally published on Marketing Week. The UK’s tough economic climate is news to no one, and while green shoots are perhaps beginning to emerge, marketers are still tackling the problem of driving growth in […]

Investing in Creativity to accelerate Brand Impact

Andy Bargery, Client Director at Oystercatchers discusses the importance of investing in creativity and how a skilled agency partner can help in a brand’s quest to drive creative excellence. Does creativity build business results for brands? You bet it does, and that’s no secret. But how do you go about delivering truly great creative? Creative […]

The X-Series: What’s Keeping CMOs Awake at Night?

The Oystercatchers team had the pleasure of hosting New Business and Marketing Teams from our Oystercatcher Club member agencies for our latest X-Series event, featuring Russell Parsons, Marketing Editor of Marketing Week, discussing the pressing concerns keeping CMOs awake at night. Led by Club Manager Ludo Graham, Russell delved into the challenges confronting brand marketers […]