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The Agency Model Is Cracking. Let’s Talk About It

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Description:
Ogilvy just cut its DEI team and that move says more than most press releases ever could. In this episode, I break down what that decision really means for the agency world and why it's a warning shot for anyone still clinging to the old-school model.

We dig into:

  • Why bloated structures and big retainers are losing ground
  • What clients actually want (hint: speed, clarity, and strategy)
  • Why mini-agencies and independents are quietly taking over
  • And why cutting DEI isn’t streamlining it’s unraveling

This isn’t about one agency. It’s about the industry finally being forced to evolve. Fast. And the people who get it? They’re already building what’s next.

Let’s get into it.

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Manage episode 492065145 series 3672551
Content provided by Mark Ward. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mark Ward or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Description:
Ogilvy just cut its DEI team and that move says more than most press releases ever could. In this episode, I break down what that decision really means for the agency world and why it's a warning shot for anyone still clinging to the old-school model.

We dig into:

  • Why bloated structures and big retainers are losing ground
  • What clients actually want (hint: speed, clarity, and strategy)
  • Why mini-agencies and independents are quietly taking over
  • And why cutting DEI isn’t streamlining it’s unraveling

This isn’t about one agency. It’s about the industry finally being forced to evolve. Fast. And the people who get it? They’re already building what’s next.

Let’s get into it.

  continue reading

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