“They aren’t creative.” That’s the common retort from digital agency executives, when asked why they don’t see management consultancies and systems integrators (SIs) as competitive threats. This is despite the fact that consultancies and SIs are acquiring or building digital experience capabilities, and are competing directly with agencies for projects that just two years ago would not… read more >
It’s been a particularly busy couple of weeks for Wunderman, one of the largest digital agencies in the WPP network of companies. Since the beginning of June, the company has: acquired an agency in Spain called The Cocktail; forged a partnership with Salmon, a U.K. based commerce agency that is also part of the WPP network, to create… read more >
The largest global agency holding companies – Dentsu Aegis, IPG, Omnicom, Publicis, and WPP – are competing more fiercely than ever in the face of multiple challenges. Three of the biggest challenges include downward pricing pressure for services, clients investing in building in-house agencies to replace external partners (i.e. Unilever), and increasing competition from systems… read more >
Each month, we put together a topical list of new & noteworthy happenings in the world of Service Providers. Look for information about digital agencies, creative shops, systems integrators, consulting firms, and everything in between. Here’s what’s been happening in the World of Service Providers – and why it matters – for the month of… read more >
Each month, we put together a topical list of new & noteworthy happenings in the world of Service Providers. Look for information about digital agencies, creative shops, systems integrators, consulting firms, and everything in between. Here’s what’s been happening in the World of Service Providers – and why it matters – for the month of July,… read more >
Each month, we put together a topical list of new & noteworthy happenings in the world of Service Providers. Look for information about digital agencies, creative shops, systems integrators, consulting firms, and everything in between. Here’s what’s been happening in the World of Service Providers – and why it matters – for the month of June,… read more >
Microsoft has an eye-popping $1.3 billion marketing budget, according to a recent AdAge article, and is now undergoing a strategic review of its agency relationships. The article noted that incumbents that will be vying for this business include Publicis (who in turn recently announced a merger with rival Omnicom), WPP, and Interpublic. One can only… read more >
