How some companies treat agencies

In all my working years, I’ve witnessed high-performance teams working with their agencies as partners, involving them from the outset. This symbiotic approach leads to everyone being aware of timelines, roles and responsibilities etc., ultimaltey delivering a great pieces of work. When things get tough, everyone pulls together and puts in the hours to make it happen, with everyone feeling challenged, but also supported.

I’ve also witnessed some people treat agencies so badly, its made me ashamed to be part of the project. If you want some examples of how poor agencies can be treated, click through the link below to read some of the challenges

clientsfromhell:

Client: I know you said 10 days, but I need it ready for print by the end of the week.

Me: I might be able to squeeze it in if I work late a few nights, but I can’t promise anything. It’s a big job.

Client: Thanks, that’s very professional of you.

Me: No problem.

Client: And because you’re so professional, I expect a 50% discount since it will only take you half the time.

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