Posts tagged AOR
Mastering Idea Events: The Secret to Winning in a Post-AOR World

Clients are bailing on Agencies of Record (AOR) faster than you can say “retainer,” trading predictable monthly fees for a chaotic buffet of unpredictable project work. Pitches, one-off campaigns, quick-turn concepts—agencies need to reframe how they look at these. These projects aren’t just odd jobs anymore, they’ve become critical Idea Events. High-stakes, short-fuse moments where concentrated brilliance is the only way to win the day.

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In-House Agencies And The Rise Of The New AOR: "Angel Of Record"

The recent news of Liberty Mutual hiring Bandits & Friends, a small 15-person agency in New York City, as their lead creative partner marks a significant shift in the advertising industry. This move away from larger, established agencies signals a broader trend: the rise of robust in-house agencies on one hand and the evolving scope of the “Agency of Record.” Is that even the right name for these agency/client relationships anymore? More on that in a minute.

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