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Some of the best stories come from pitches. Share the good, the bad and the ugly!

New Business. The good, the bad, the ugly.

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Some of the best stories come from pitches. Share the good, the bad and the ugly!

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What is working for people to drive intro meeting opportunity. ? How are you breaking thru and getting someone to agree to an exploratory meeting?

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▸ New Business. The good, the bad, the ugly.

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Quick poll: if you are presenting case studies in a one on one setting or over coffee or lunch do you use printed deck or use an iPad? Or laptop? Thanks!

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We've focused on networking and self promotion through a monthly newsletter for our new business process; sprinkled in with a tiny bit of RFPs. We're considering doing a mailing to targets. Th… more

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Does anyone know where to source an updated list of search consultants. My 4A’s list is terribly outdated.

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I’ve seen a lot of agencies bring in freelancers for new business work (either production or concept creating). Would you ever consider bringing in a new business consultant or pitch expert?

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Most agency sales info centers on value discussions and pitch. Suggestions on lead gen and finding opportunities? I’m new to agency biz dev. Sold production before We are regional. Thanks!

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What would you say is an average NB Director salary in NYC?

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Hi there. Interested to know if Mirren is a resource you all use. Curious about it but it’s expensive. Any input is appreciated

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What it up with the Ford review. Why all the secrecy?

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▸ New Business. The good, the bad, the ugly.

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Any new biz roles open in NY? I’m looking for Account Supervisor level! I’m struggling to find New Business roles in general, I feel sometimes it can be such a niche search. Any tips / words of wisdom… more

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Anybody care to share tactics for negotiating rates with procurement? Know they’re bluffing to drive all competing agencies down, but not sure what leverage we have to push back.

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works at H&L Partners

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Has anyone ever attended one of these events put on by companies like Richmond events? These are the events where they invite CMO types and agencies and other industry suppliers get one-on-ones.

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Anybody have any reliable resources/tricks for generating sales and new biz leads? Looking for something like Radius or Hoovers but, ya know, better. Thanks!

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Anyone going to Mirren next week?

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Thoughts on how to attack my job search for new biz. Looking to make a move with bigger opportunity. 175 & 35 person shop experience and have made huge impacts on revenue at both. $10MM+ in 2.5 ye… more

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Let’s hope this becomes a reality.

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/pitch-process-shorter-faster/312945/

When it comes to agency pitches, marketers are less enthralled by sizzle and hungrier for substance.

adage.com

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We were recently pitching a business that had issues with inappropriate behavior with women. When we walked in the room, the client said “oh good, you made it here without getting assaulted” 🤦🏼‍♀️

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