What would you say to an agency, if they told you the job was yours if you got within budget, that it wasn’t a competitive bid scenario, then worked with you for two weeks and several meetings, to firm up a detailed proposal, assuming an award and sow and kick off... only to reveal there was a lower bidder. At the very least, it means I’ll never work with them. But I’m not sure what to say, really. It’s like they managed to find something worse than ghosting. They lied and took us for a ride.

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You’re all kind, and thanks for your insightful and supportive views on this. Also returned to say, f*ck it we won a lion today! Tomorrow is not today!

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I've seen this movie! Take the high road, they're beneath you. All money is not green.

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I would give them a bill for the hours you spent so far.

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This happened to me this week as well!! It feels so gross. When I was an agency producer I always, always told my vendors who else was in the mix. It’s helped me to build strong relationships based on mutual respect, so when this shit happens I judge these agencies so hard. We don’t need that energy here.

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Be transparent with the agency, the producer and their boss about what happened. It can be a learning moment for all, so it doesn’t happen in the future.

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Nothing else to say to the agency. Plenty to say to fellow prod cos: name and shame.

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I recommend "Start with No" by Jim Camp for scenarios like this

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll reciprocate and recommend Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.

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