Schedule maven. Traffic cop. Budget keeper. Back in the day, these were interchangeable terms for account executives. And indeed, these responsibilities are still a part of an account exec’s role. But today, these unsung heroes are so much more to your business. They are expert marketing generalists, with access to the agency specialists (creative team,… Continue reading Why Account Execs Are Advertising’s MVPs
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No Fear
A client called me several years ago with a spectacular idea for his marketing program. “I love it!” I said. “It’s fresh, it’s different, it’s relevant to your customers, and it’s testable. Let me know how the CMO likes it!” He grew silent on the line. And then said quietly, “Um, could you bring the… Continue reading No Fear