Agency Process Manual
Agency Process Manual
The business that considers itself immune to the Necessity of advertising, sooner or later finds itself immune to business.
Agency
Professional Professional Professional Consumer Professional Professional Consumer Professional Consumer Professional Professional Professional Professional Professional Professional Professional Consumer Professional Consumer Professional and Consumer Media - Media Agency
Location
Parsippany, NJ Morristown, NJ Morristown, NJ New York City, NY New York City, NY Parsippany, NJ New York City, NY Morristown, NJ Parsippany, NJ Princeton, NJ Parsippany, NJ Parsippany, NJ New York City, NY New York City, NY Princeton, NJ Parsippany, NJ Parsippany, NJ New York City, NY New York City, NY NYC/Parsippany, NJ
Definition
Brand messaging targeted at either Professional or Consumer customers with the purpose of promoting brand benefits to that audience. Usually free standing units of communication vs. embedded in text. Brand or disease state messaging targeted at either Professional or Consumer customers with the purposes of: providing information raising awareness, creating buzz Often embedded within the editorial context of News (TV, Radio, print or webbased) media.
Strategic Application
Deliver marketing objectives that include brand development via customer insight analysis; reaching target audiences with compelling imagery, benefit positioning and specific promotion. Deliver marketing objectives that include extending reach of brand and disease awareness/ information to potential professional or consumer customers.
Tactical Application
Apply pressure to specific audiences with specific measures at specific times in order to deliver strategic positioning.
Public Relations
Articles or mentions in magazines, newspaper articles, TV, radio news. Often uses third party spokesperson as credible mouthpiece (celebrity, opinion leader, patient group leader, journalist, etc.)
Advertising Categories
Professional Healthcare
Definition
Pharmaceutical brand advertising/promotion targeted directly at professional customers (i.e. physicians, nurses, KOLs, etc.) in their professional communications environment. Pharmaceutical brand advertising/promotion targeted directly at diagnosed patients. DTP campaigns can be delivered via patient brochures, direct mail, and internet. These communications are especially valuable in building database and compliance models, since they are targeted at diagnosed patients. DTP is generally not leveraged in mass media venues.
Strategic Application
Generate brand awareness among target HCPs and to motivate use through specific promotional messages.
Unit Types
Detail aids (Slim Jims, flash cards, etc.) rep materials. Journal ads
Direct-to-Patient (DTP)
Reach diagnosed patients currently using our brand or competitive product with relevant and persuasive communications about their disease and treatment options.
Patient education materials brochures, in-office collateral Direct mail and internet channels
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Definition
Brand advertising targeted at M ass Market consumer audiences, or audiences comprised of diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Pharmaceutical DTC leverages traditional consumer advertising media such as broadcast, print, radio and direct mail. It relies on the means, measurements and methodologies of consumer advertising to develop and execute. One-on-One communications of b rand benefit or disease information to professional or consumer customers.
Strategic Application
To extend reach of brand or disease state information to both diagnosed and undiagnosed patients in order to optimize patientphysician dialogue.
Unit Type
Traditional: Journal/magazine ads; :30 and :60 television commercials (branded and unbranded or disease state; :30 and :60 radio spots; OOH (out-ofhome) - billboards, posters, signage, newspaper pages. Non-Traditional: Internet banners and linkage; POP (pointof-purchase); FSIs; inserts.
Direct Marketing or RM, CRM (Relationship Marketing, Customer Relationship Marketing) Internet
Specialized expertise in wired media and creative web execution. Adjunct advertising channel to core brand campaign.
Deliver marketing objectives that focus on specific promotion generating response in order to develop one-toone brand relationship; build compliance and persistency. Extend reach of brand benefit and disease state information to professsional and consumer customers through interactive media. To deliver marketing objectives that focus on generating awareness among key professional audiences such as physicians, researchers and pharmacists.
Medical Education
Brand or disease state information distributed as clinical information, updates, CME to professional audiences, including KOLs.
Publications, dinner meetings, symposia and advisory boards. Education materials, clinical reprints, training manuals. Round table meetings, websites, conferences.
Responsibility
Brand Management
Role
TFR sign-off
Scope-of-Work
Business Analysis
GBL sign-off
Brand Wheel
TFR sign-off
Brand Ladder
TFR sign-off
Copy Platform
GBL sign-off
Concepts
Agency management
GBL sign-off
Validation
Business Analysis
Promotional Review
Revisions
Release to Proofreading Promotional Managers Promotional manager Proofreading Proofreading faxes approval to Company production.
Responsibility
Brand Management
Role
TFR sign-off
Scope-of-Work
Agency management
Production schedule
Process Overview
Objectives Schedule
Scope-of-Work Status
Weekly Status
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Concepts Review & revisions Promo Review approval Testing
Creative without strategy is called art. Creative with strategy is called advertising - Ries and Trout
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Research Process
Patients
Key barriers to treatment identified
Physician
Identify barriers to treatment
Eliminate Disconnect
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Brand Wheel*
What the Brand is. Physical characteristics What the Brand does for me. Rational and emotional expectations, desirable consequence of the attribute. How the Brand makes me feel. The end emotional reward for using the brand.
The image of the Brand, as elicited in human characteristics - it combines rational and emotional perceptions. Enduring core promise of the Brand. A single idea that fuses the key emotional and functional roles of the Brand.
*Based on Consumer/Customer/Competitive insights.
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Emotional
Personal Value
Emotional Benefit
Functional Benefit
Rational
Feature
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Target Audience Who are we talking to? What is their current behavior and what needs can be exploited?
What insight do we have into customer behavior and attitude that can effect a change in attitudes and/or behavior that favors our brand, vs. competition, in achieving in its marketing objectives: - Perceived or real weaknesses - Barrier to overcome - Untapped compelling desire/belief What is it the brand needs to accomplish? Increase penetration? Convert competitive users? Stimulate switching? Must be concrete measurable goals. Taken from MPH Plan.
Brand Vision
Brand Position
MPH positioning statement. To who, vs. what and why (crisp!) Convince (Target) that (Benefit) because (Support)
Copy Strategy
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Core
Messages (Key functional benefits)
Summary
Call to Action (RTBs, CPP)
Close
Ask for business!
Brand Personality
Does it differentiate the brand and provide the customer with additional reasons to choose our brand? Use words that you would like to describe the traits and values of a friend or family member. Enduring core promise of the Brand. A single idea that fuses the key emotional and functional roles of the Brand. Real, not executional Attach full PI
CPP
Legal/Regulatory Mandates
Agency/Creative Director
Agency/Account Director
Client/Team Leader
Date
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Date
I know half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half - John Wanamaker
Annual Scope-of-Work
This document reflects the annual tactical plan for the brand. It is a critical document to brand advertising because it: Is the basis for the advertising agency annual fee and contract. Guides timelines Is a reference point for Finance in the budgeting process. The Scope-of-Work is completed by agency management and approved by brand management. The GBL must sign-off. A copy goes to the Executive Director of Global Advertising and to Finance for attachment to the agency contract file.
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Year
Agency
Total Fee
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Agency
Function
Executive
Creative
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Administration
Finance
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Agency: ____________________________ Job Initiator: ________________________ FINANCE SYSTEM Project #:_____________________ Agency Acct. Mgr :___________________ Phone #: ____________________________ Phone #: ____________________________
Job Description: Provide a brief summary of this job and how it delivers against objectives Audience:
Identify or highlight (i.e. fair balance) Brand Mgr: ________________________________ Agency Mgr: ___________________________ Signature (date) Signature (date)
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CLIENT:
DESCRIPTION Separations Telefax Freight/Messenger Design - Canon Color (11 x 17) Design - Disks:ZIP Design - Electronic Mechanicals Design - Conventional Studio Time Design - Electronic Illustration High Res
ORIGINAL ESTIMATE 500.00 25.00 200.00 20.00 20.00 336.00 112.00 560.00
COMMENTS: Printing 13,000 copies of a 4-page, 8-1/2 x 11, 4/C chart on 100# cover stock estimated at $5000.; vendor will invoice client directly.
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Production Schedule
The production schedule is initiated by the agency production manager in conjunction with Company brand production manager. The production schedule is based on PM (Company Planning Meetings) timing for T1, T2, and T3. All production must align with shipment dates for the meetings. Brand Management approves the schedule.
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Status Report
Client #: 156600 Company Distribution: R Abdul-haqq, P. Bergin, K. Harrington-Smith, M. Grigorieff, K. Kole, G. Olsen, W. Ross, S. Santos, S. Trieu Noesis Distribution: B. Balter, E. Cohen, J. Costa, D. Cunningham, J. Duff, B. Epstein, M. Factor, E. Garcia, M. Kole, M. Macdonald, A. Reich, F. Robinson, F. Roes, K. Schneider, L. Simone, C. Wensberg EN = Estimate Needed NA = Need Approval EA = Estimate Approved EB = Estimate Billed FB = Final Billed n/a= not applicable PO = Awaiting PO
LTR CODE
AGENCY JOB #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
INPUT MTG
COPY DUE
LAYOUT DUE
PREVIEW TO CLIENT
COMMENTS DUE
SUBMIT TO CT
CT REVIEW
FINAL APP.
SUBMIT POST CT
DISK RELEASE
DELIV TO WAREHOUSE
Estimate Status
Billing Status
LTR-9462
15252853
3800
2/1
2/5
n/a
2/7
2/14
6/26
7/3
7/3
7/3
7/3
TBD
EA
PO
Requested
15253237
TBD
n/a
6/26
7/1
7/22
7/29
8/1
8/2
8/5
TBD
TBD
TBD
NE
n/a
15253198
n/a
6/5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
6/21
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Testing
6/24-6/28
NE
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
n/a
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
6/12
6/20
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
n/a
LTR-1088
15252993
44K
CV Slim Jim
4/1
4/4
4/10
6/10
6/13
6/17
6/17
6/21
7/8
7/2
CV
EA
PO
LTR-8190
15253026
250
4/10
4/30
5/2
6/17
6/19
6/27
6/27
6/27
6/27
7/8
7/2
CV
EA EA 6/5
PO
n/a
15253130
n/a
4/29
5/7
TBD
6/6
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
n/a
n/a
LTR-8179
15253114
1690
4/23
4/26 AM
4/30
5/28
6/17
6/19
6/27
6/27
6/27
6/27
7/8
7/2
EA 6/5
LTR-9489, A
15253112
TBD
4/23
4/23 4/25
4/25
5/28 5/13
6/17
6/18
6/20
6/27
6/28
6/28
EA 6/5
CT toe-mail LTR-8191 15253027 TBD 10/20-CV Video CD-Rom 4/9 4/19 n/a 4/22 4/23 6/13 comments TBD TBD TBD 7/2 DM's Taping 6/20 Send to DM's for Pocket Mtgs EA PO
LTR-8188
15253002
58450
4/3
4/8
4/11
4/15
4/15
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/17
6/18
7/8
N2, N3, CV
ACE
EA
PO
LTR-8185-A
15253003
58450
4/3
n/a
4/10
4/15
4/15
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/18
6/18
7/8
N2, N3, CV
LPT
EA
PO
LTR-1087
15253004
3507
4/3
4/9
4/12
4/15
4/15
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/17
6/18
7/8
N2, N3, CV
ACE
EA
EB
5/16
LTR-8186
15253022
11690
HEALTH PhysicianBP Monitoring Chart Now Available 10/20 Rep Business Card Holder
4/3
4/9
4/12
4/15
4/15
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/17
6/18
7/8
N2, N3, CV
4 STAR
EA
PO
LTR-7073
15253006
169K
4/3
4/5
4/9
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/17
6/18
7/8
EA
PO
LTR-8187
15252977
169K
3/27
4/1
4/4
6/11
6/20
6/21
6/21
6/24
7/8
7/2
On hold
EA
PO
LTR-1083
15252919
5070
n/a
n/a
4/1
4/4
4/8
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/18
6/19
7/8
7/2
EA
EB
C-LTR-1031
15252975
n/a
10/20 Journal Ad
3/27
n/a
4/2
4/4
4/8
6/11
6/13
6/17
6/18
6/19
n/a
EA6/5
LTR-1085
15253010
7500
4/5
n/a
4/11
4/16
4/16
6/17
6/20
6/27
6/28
6/28
7/8
EA
PO
LTR-5027
15253011
4/5
n/a
4/11
4/16
4/16
6/17
6/20
6/27
6/28
6/28
7/8
N2, N3, N4, CV, Ciba, PDI N2, N3, N4, CV, Ciba, PDI
EA
EB 5/16 EB 5/16
LTR-1086
15253012
8457
4/5
n/a
4/11
4/15
4/15
6/17
6/20
6/27
6/28
6/28
7/8
NEI
EA
LTR-4030
15252948
169K
4/1
n/a
4/10
4/15
4/15
4/17
6/20
5/3
5/3
5/3
7/8
Ciba, CV, N2, N3, N7 N2, N3, N4, CV, Ciba, PDI PDI, Ciba, CV, N2, N3, N4 PDI, Ciba, CV, N2, N3, N4 Not branded. Do we need to wait for PI? to DDS Harris Waiting for PI. to DDS Harris Waiting for PI. to DDS Harris
EA
FB 5/30
NOV-8051
15253000
75K
4/3
4/9
4/12
4/15
4/16
5/1
5/9
5/13
5/16
5/17
7/8
EA FB 5/15 FB 5/15
LTR- 8169
15252769
75K
1/14
1/18
1/23
2/4
2/11
2/13
2/21
2/25
2/25
4/3
7/8
EA
LTR-8170
15252766
75K
1/14
1/21
1/24
2/4
2/11
2/13
2/21
2/25
2/25
4/3
7/8
EA
LTR-8172
15252767
75K
1/14
1/25
1/30
2/4
2/11
2/13
2/21
2/25
2/25
4/3
7/8
EA
FB 5/15
n/a
15252753
e-detailing - Animation
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
EB3/15
Jobs Pending/Hold
LTR-5028
15253173
TBD
5/21
5/22
5/24
5/28
5/28
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Pending (T3)
NA
n/a
15252852
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a N2, N3, N4, CV, Ciba, PDI ON HOLD (was Module #3) to DDS Harris
EA
PO
LTR-8168-G
15253039
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
EN
LTR-9491
15253181
3750
5/24
5/30
n/a
6/3
6/4
6/5
6/13
6/14
6/14
6/17
6/19
EA 6/5
LTR-8185 LTR-8168E,F
15253001
13K
4/3
4/8
4/11
4/15
4/15
4/17
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
EA EA 6/5
PO
15252969
3800
3/27
4/15
n/a
4/18
4/22
4/24
5/2
5/7
n/a
5/8
n/a
6/5
LTR-9473, A
15252999
15/6
4/3
4/8
4/11
4/15
4/15
4/17
4/25
5/6
4/29
5/6
EA6/5
LTR-1084
15253018
7600
4/8
4/9
4/11
4/15
4/15
4/17
4/25
4/29
4/29
4/30
5/22
EA
PO
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PRODUCTION CONTACT
Date:
06/19/10
Agency #
Stock
Colors
Covers Plus:
over
4 sides 2 sides
Specify Spot
Varnish Aqueous
Text Plus:
Specify Spot
Pre-press
Bindery
Wire-O
Trim
Yes
banks of
Tabs print only/common face Foil Stamp Parallel? Dimension to: Chipboard Glued? R/A? Other Pocket(s) size
S/W in Other
3'S
Paper Band in
Rubber Band in
Convenient Lots
Bulk in/cartons
WAREHOUSE
25 5 50
Disk Release: Due Date: Partials Est. # Quantity /M Base Price Overs Tax Shipping Total % Yes
06/19/10 07/08/10
No
Printer Quantity Base Price Overs Tax Shipping otal Stock :Covers: Text: Rolls Schedule: Signature 10 %
Est. #
/M
x x
width
x x
width
88901/99
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Bleeds?
Hi-res art supplied to place Film supplied VENDOR TO CHECK ALL TRAPS & PLACE HI-RES ART. to Agency, 1 to Company Composed Color 1
Number of Pages
Cover has
PMS Specify (GL, Dull) Specify (GL, MT, Satin) PMS Specify (GL, Dull) Specify (GL, MT, Satin) Yes, 4 sides No GLOSS
Pre-lim Specs
Revised Specs
Comonent
10
IFC
Other
Other No
/M /M
x x
width
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Print Model/Talent
Agencies are required to supply Company with a list of all models used in ads: Model name Date used Brand name Agency name Agency art director Company will compile a database of all currently used models via this process. Prior to actual production, the agency must screen for model legacy use to avoid category or corporate duplication. A box is noted on the production estimate to indicate buy-out or stock status.
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Ad Agency Name: Ad ____________________________________________ Agency Contact: Ad ____________________________________________ Agency Phone #: Ad ____________________________________________ Agency Fax: ____________________________________________
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Models
Date Model Name Brand Company # Ad Agency Name Ad Agency Contact Ad Agency Phone # Ad Agency Fax #
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Status Report
i t Client
Financial Status
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I have learned that you cant have good advertising without a good client and that you cant keep a good client without good advertising.
Leo Burnett
Advertising Workflow Manual Process, Guidelines and Templates IV. Advertising Agency Management Tools
Company advertising agency partners are compensated with incentives based on brand sales targets delivery. They are also evaluated annually by the brand teams in a 360 performance review. The agency evaluation process provides an opportunity for brand management to assess the performance of their agencies in select criteria including account service, creative, research, media, production and productivity.
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Agency:
____________________________________________________
Brand:
____________________________________________________
Review Period:
___________________ To
____________________________
Received by Agency:
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I.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Reviewer to summarize overall performance based on ratings and comments.
II.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Reviewer should list real agency achievements that have aided in advancement of marketing objectives.
III.
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Rating
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Description
Far Exceeds Overall Expectations - Agency behavior or performance consistently exceeds expectations for virtually all standards, goals and projects. Exceeds Overall Expectations - Agency behavior/performance consistently meets or exceeds virtually all standards and established goals/projects. Results exceed expectations in several significant accomplishment areas. Meets Overall Expectations - Agency consistently attains most established goals and meets most behavior and performance standards. Lower results in some areas are offset by higher results in others. An agency rated at this level is considered a valued supplier, is meeting job requirements in a competent manner, and is making an important contribution. Needs Improvement - Agency accomplishment in some key areas of the job are below the established goals and behavior/performance standards. A rating at this level requires a formal improvement program (specific improvements targets, coaching, and training as appropriate) to help the agency improve. Unacceptable - Agency behavior/performance results and goal accomplishments are consistently below an acceptable level. The agency should be placed on probation, and given a list of expected improvements to be made by specific dates. The objective is to elevate performance to an acceptable level within a stated period of time.
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A. Account Management
Provides strategic input regarding markets/media, environments, and understands medical issues. Develops initiatives to help build our business; pushes envelope. Knowledge of and commitment to the business/products. Assures ideas/recommendations are scientifically sound, have practical value, and impact on the business. Provides a firm point-of-view with rationale for their recommendations. Fosters a sense of partnership with the client. Takes client direction well, directs creative appropriately. Manages the process of setting and adhering to priorities. Adapts to changes in client organization and needs. Inspires confidence in day-to-day administration. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility; provides accurate budget information; monitors costs; gives early warning of cost overruns.
Rating 1 - 5
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Specific examples for the above ratings and comment on Account Team Service:
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B. Creative Services
Agency produces fresh ideas and original approaches. Innovation, uniqueness and stopping power are reflected in the final product. Agency accurately interprets facts, strategies and objectives into usable communications and plans. Creative group is knowledgeable about therapeutic area and competitive marketing environment. Creative group works closely with Client on strategic development. Creative team has iterative capability, can adapt quickly to research findings. Creative group produces on time, performs well under pressure. Creative group operates in a business-like manner to control production costs and other creative charges. Agency presentations are well organized with sufficient examples of proposed executions. Agency willingly accepts ideas generated by other Client locations/Agency offices vs. being overprotective of its own creative product.
Rating 1 - 5
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Specific examples for the above ratings and comment on Account Team Service:
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C. Research/Strategic Planning
Listens to and empathizes with the clients up-front thoughts and points-of-view regarding brand, customer and business issues. Creates a collaborative environment whereby the Brand Group and the Agency work together as a planning team. Identifies and evaluates market trends and competitor strategies to include strengths and weaknesses. Suggests innovative qualitative and quantitative research projects, copy testing and brand testing studies. Generates brand ideas and develops brand strategies and creative briefs that are customer relevant, solution-oriented and creatively inspiring. Campaigns to keep the essence and spirit of brand/customer relationships alive throughout the advertising process.
Rating 1 - 5
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Specific examples for the above ratings and comment on Account Team Service:
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D. Integrated Media
Presents fresh approaches, which go beyond the expected; recommends new and non-traditional media to address new markets and expanding audiences. Quality of traditional media suggestions (i.e. journals) Phase IV and educational recommendations. Participation/recommendations, regarding any ROI analysis. Effectively deals with the media on our behalf.
Rating 1 - 5
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Rating 1 - 5
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G. Productivity/SOPs
Agency has validated and accounted for all time spent on assigned projects. ____________ Agency has made an effort to align with benchmarked productivity rates. Agency has been timely and thorough in invoicing fee hours. Agency has been timely and responsible in invoicing OOPs. ____________ ____________ ____________
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Target
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5 = Far Exceeds Overall Expectations 4 = Exceeds Overall Expectations 3 = Meets Overall Expectations 2 = Needs Improvement 1 = Unacceptable
Agency/Client Review
Agency:
____________________________________________________
Time Period:
____________________________________________________
Reviewer:
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Agency/Client Review
Agency: _______________ Brand: _______________ Time Period: ________________
Always
1. Brand team provides clear direction, sets objectives, expectations. 2. Brand team provides clear timelines, sense of urgency. 3. Brand team provides thoughtful response to Creative, evaluates against strategic platform. 4. Brand team listens to agency point-of-view, responds respectfully. 5. Brand team encourages agency initiative, pro-activity. 6. Brand team keeps agency informed on issues relevant to performance (e.g. clinical testing, budget, etc.) 7. Brand team works to involve agency as much as possible in all marketing activity. 8. Brand team is timely and upfront in addressing working/personnel issues related to agency performance. 9. Brand team is timely with decisions involving media expenditures. 10. Brand team offers a sense of partnership and teamwork to agency.
Often
Occasionally
Never
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Agency/Client Review
Agency: _______________ Brand: _______________ Time Period: ________________
3.
Please identify 3-5 specific examples which provide opportunities for improvement in this agency/client relationship.
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Pitch Process
For advertising agency pitches we strive to utilize a phased approach in order to maximize:
Strategic vs. executional assessment Exposure to varied top agency talents Opportunities for brand management participation (including global and US teams) The pitch process proceeds as indicated: Phase I Identify agency candidates Select criteria Assess conflicts and brand capability Submit RFP to select agencies, Request: Capabilities Strategic/branding process Case studies Strategic assessment of Company assignment Audience analysis Proposal implementation Require: 2-hour presentation Leave behinds with back-ups Phase III 1 day Phase IV 2 weeks Phase V 1 day Presentations to Company panel. Panel selects 2-3 for Phase IV Creative presentations - 2 hours Copies of work for review/testing Company panel reviews using quantitative measures. Awards business.
Total time = 6-8 weeks Phase I is provided as an annual overview to executive management. It is possible to collapse Phase III (strategic assessment) and IV (creative execution), but it is not optional. An agency briefing document is provided to the agencies at Phase II, once Confidentiality Agreements are signed. The Briefing is conducted by Brand Management.
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Advertising Workflow Manual Process, Guidelines and Templates Agency Selection Criteria
Several criteria are used to evaluate agencies. The following provides an overview:
Industry Benchmarks
Network Identifies Global Holding company for the agency. Each network represents particular strengths/weakness in the marketplace - and, they are all tracked in industry reportage, Dow Jones, NASDAQ, etc.
Income; % Change Total agency revenues. We look at these measures to assess agency strength and growth - as well as its size. The size can reflect on internal agency resources/capacity. Billings; % Change These figures, when viewed against income, provide an idea of agency profitability. This can also point to agency stability and depths of its resources. Too much profitability may also indicate potential service issues. FTEs; % Change Key Accounts Reinforces growth and stability indicators at the agency. Identifies which businesses are critical to the agency, and also provides insight into their capability or creative pool, by observation of brand campaigns.
Subjective Benchmarks
US/Global We are interested in agencies that can serve our brands all over the world, in order to better align branding/communications and to optimize marketing efforts. This gives us an idea of the agencys capacity to drive big, brand successes.
# Blockbusters
# Brands > $500 mm Reflects on agency ability to manage large brands with multiple constituencies, and multi-level client teams. Awards/Marquis Personnel Indicates agencys ability to attract top creative talent.
Integration Partners Allows us to consider who and how well they integrate with multiple agency partners and marketing suppliers - and to judge the quality of this important capability.
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Company Corporation One Company Address Company City, STATE zipcode Tel 555-555-5500 Fax 555-555-5100 Internet:[email protected]
SAMPLE RFP
Agency Address City, State Zip Attn: Director of Client Services Dear XX: The Company is conducting a review of Advertising Agencies to develop and execute advertising for its (brand). This will be a global assignment with emphasis on US execution followed by a global rollout in various countries. REVIEW PROCEDURE OVERVIEW The procedure that will be followed in this review is outlined below: 1. 2. Agencies will provide a capabilities review in response to this document by (date). Select Agencies will be briefed and requested to provide presentations to a panel of marketing executives here at Company the week of (date). Award Agency to begin work date, with initial goal of in-market testing by (date).
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Company will reimburse the Select Agencies for their creative presentations in the amount of $10 - $20K. REVIEW PROCEDURE DETAILS The first deliverable from the Agency should include the following components: 1. A brief review of your agencys credentials including a statement about what it is in your agencys experience, resources and professional accomplishments that makes it especially well-qualified to handle (brand).
A description of the internal processes that your agency follows in developing and evaluating advertising campaigns.
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It is important that you describe how the various disciplines in your agency (account, creative, planning/research, media, etc) integrate with each other in these internal processes and also how you organize yourselves to provide seamless and proactive interaction with your clients as those processes evolve.
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Agency
Agency A Agency B Agency C Agency D Debrief
Time
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Advertising Workflow Manual Process, Guidelines and Templates Pitch Day Information
Process Overview
Agency evaluation forms are attached. These forms are meant to help you assess each agency individually. In the debrief, we will calculate the scores from each of your individual assessments in order to compare all four agencies on each criteria. Once an overall chart is completed, we will begin our final round of discussion. If you currently work with one of the agencies, your point of view may be leveraged by the group on specific agency performance.
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For this presentation, use a scale of 1-5 to reflect your perception of the agencys performance in each area. A rating of 1 means no ability, a rating of 5 reflects outstanding ability.
MARKET KNOWLEDGE 1 2 3 4 5
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