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Indian advertising agency with several locations throughout India.
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Guide to Hiring a Full-Service Advertising Agency
What you need to know before putting your company's image in an agency's hands
Full service ad agencies can:
- Relieve some of your marketing burden, leaving more time to attend to other vital tasks.
- Offer experienced and professional suggestions for improving your company's public profile.
- Make your company look great on many levels through ads in multiple media, public relations, and printed promotional materials.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Do your homework
Dig out the Rolodex and tap colleagues for recommendations, particularly for agencies familiar with your type of business. Peruse advertising industry magazines or Web sites to research agencies who might service your or business style or size. Finally, have a budget so you know how much you can afford to spend with an agency.
I recommend:
For comprehensive listings of agencies, check the AdWeek Directory or the A to Z Advertising Agencies listing at the About.com advertising portal. To read up on industry news, click on Advertising Age's Web site, adage.com or search the Yahoo! Directory for marketing and advertising trade magazines.
Perform due diligence
When contacting prospective agencies, request a portfolio, review the agency's Web site, and examine their work for other clients. Contact current and past clients and find out what they liked or didn't like about the agency's efforts.
I recommend:
Read the buzz on the good, the bad, and the ugly on advertising blogs like AdAge's Small Agency Blog or The Print Advertising Blog, or consult The American Association of Advertising Agencies, the industry's largest trade organization.
Ask Detailed Questions
Does the agency work by the project, the hour, or on commission? What aspects of marketing will the agency govern? What experience does the firm have representing similar businesses? Does their prior work feel like a good fit for your business or products?
I recommend:
Inc.com offers 10 great questions to ask before choosing an ad agency. AllBusiness.com also offers helpful insights into choosing the best agency for your business.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Develop an advertising budget as part of your annual business planning to avoid haphazard overspending.
- Ask whether the agency outsources any of its work to ensure they work with reputable, professional firms.
- Find out what kind of contact you'll have with the agency during the course of the project and how accessible staff will be to any future concerns.
- Ensure you have a written agreement outlining all aspects of the ad campaign, including the timeline for completion and launch.
- Make sure you know your options for revisions if you're unhappy with any aspect of the project.





