Agency relations: Vendor or partner

Recent ANA research revealed that more than one-third of American marketers surveyed described their primary ad agency as a "vendor" or "supplier," rather than a "partner,", while a further survey by Avidan Strategies found that 72% of marketers believe agencies are "inconsistent and need to improve".

Agency relations: Vendor or partner

Ken Beaulieu

Today's complex marketing landscape requires a substantial level of collaboration between client and agency. But has the nature of the client-agency relationship regressed? Recent ANA research revealed that more than one-third of marketers surveyed described their primary ad agency as a "vendor" or "supplier," rather than a "partner." Perhaps even more troubling, many clients are increasingly questioning the effort put forth by some of their agencies. A survey by Avidan Strategies found that 72 percent of marketers believe agencies are "inconsistent and need to improve," and 24 percent say "agencies are falling short...

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