Agency Reaction to CMO Stress

Lately, I’ve found myself in a position where I’m advising more and more marketing agencies. Each agency has its unique set of services and offerings, but one common thread unites them all: the impact of marketing budget cuts over the past year. Particularly, agencies serving the technology and finance sectors have felt the pinch. As…

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Your Agency’s Secret Weapon: The Finance Guru

If you are the owner or leader of a marketing agency, you realize that in today’s data-driven marketing landscape, proving ROI isn’t just important—it’s absolutely crucial. Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) are under increasing pressure to justify every marketing dollar spent with concrete results. To gain a substantial competitive edge, marketing agencies should strongly consider adding…

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Defining My Own Personal Currencies

Reflecting on my twenties, it’s clear that building my career took center stage. Money and recognition were driving forces, propelling me to make choices based on how they could boost my progress. I remained true to my values, but I sacrificed crucial aspects along the way. Workaholic would’ve been an understatement—I worked nights and weekends,…

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From Living on a Prayer to Strategic Execution

Whoa, we’re half way there. Whoa oh, livin’ on a prayer. Take my hand, we’ll make it, I swear. Whoa oh, livin’ on a prayer. – Jon Bon Jovi     As we reach the halfway mark of 2023, it’s essential for business owners to assess their progress towards the goals they set at the…

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