A new era of communications

In advertising, we’re all aware that change is constant. We do our best to take notice and move forward. I’ve recently noticed a change in how agencies attempt to leverage their skills and even expand upon their core competencies—without legitimate leverage or the ability to expand. Agencies used to tout their expertise in specific areas like advertising, promotions, medical education and public relations. Nowadays, agencies identify themselves as being communications experts—implying that they have expertise throughout ...

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Author: Jin Li Frick

Should Agencies Issue RFCs?

Agencies have been grumbling about the client RFP process for years. And justifiably so as current RFP practices typically create an artificial environment where the agency is tested on its stamina and hunger for the business, and [...] ...

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Author: Jin Li Frick

What’s next for DTC?

The FDA recently published their draft guidance for DTC advertising. The document, titled "Presenting Risk Information on Prescription Drug and Medical Device Promotion," proposes that marketers use a reasonable consumer standard, similar to the FTC standard, to determine whether [...] ...

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Author: Jin Li Frick