Search consultants under pressure—how they are trying to cut agency review costs and timelines

Some search consultants are testing out new ways to conduct agency reviews, in response to criticisms that the process is too long and expensive. (Adobe Stock)

Imagine this: A brand with a $2 million to $4 million marketing account runs a thorough review in four weeks in a low-burden process that costs agencies competing for the account less than $50,000 to participate. Marketers get a streamlined review for about a quarter of the price and in less than half the time of a traditional review, and agencies don’t have to spend six figures to maybe win a piece of business.

Read Full Article