Reversing the Revenue Decline: Three Crucial Steps for Marketing Agencies

Reversing the Revenue Decline: Three Crucial Steps for Marketing Agencies

Marketing Management — Thu., Oct. 10, 2024

In 2023, nearly half of all marketing agencies faced revenue declines due to economic uncertainty. To survive and thrive, agencies must adapt by optimizing COGS, proving ROI, and prioritizing personalized client engagement.

To optimize COGS, create a detailed process map, assign times, compare with actual data, and use AI tools. Proving ROI is crucial in retaining budget-conscious clients; implement tracking systems, deliver transparent reporting, use data to drive decisions, and educate clients on metrics. Prioritize live communication, invest in client experiences, and show genuine interest to strengthen client relationships.

The rest of 2024 and most of 2025 will be challenging, but agencies can succeed by delivering value and maintaining strong relationships. By following these steps, agencies can reverse revenue and profit declines and position themselves for long-term success. Additional resources are available to help agencies improve their performance.

... continue reading below
Sign up for free to read the full article.
Enter your email address to continue reading

Reversing the Revenue Decline: Three Crucial Steps for Marketing Agencies

Don't worry ... it's FREE!

Already a member? Sign in now.

Related Articles

Powering Agile Transformation: Why Marketing Is the Hidden Accelerator

Powering Agile Transformation: Why Marketing Is the Hidden Accelerator

Agile transformation succeeds when Marketing is a strategic partner. Here's how marketing leaders can help lead Agility transformation across the business. Read more.

The State of Hybrid Work

The State of Hybrid Work

Some 45% of full-time professionals now have a hybrid work arrangement, down from 62% in 2022, and 46% say their organization has changed its policy to require more time to be spent in the office.

How to Keep Your Team's Creative Pulse Racing—Because Outdated Approaches to Creativity Won't Survive in the Age of AI

How to Keep Your Team's Creative Pulse Racing—Because Outdated Approaches to Creativity Won't Survive in the Age of AI

Discover how to boost your team's creativity with real-world tactics like reframing challenges and gamifying ideation sessions. Read more.

The Creative Services Most (And Least) in Demand

The Creative Services Most (And Least) in Demand

Creative professionals say they expect demand for video production, motion graphics, and creative strategy services to increase most, according to recent research.

What Grade Would CEOs Give Their CMO?

What Grade Would CEOs Give Their CMO?

Fully 71% of CEOs say they would give their CMO's performance a grade of "A" or "B," according to recent research.

Your Playbook for In-Housing Marketing: What Works, What Fails, and How to Win

Your Playbook for In-Housing Marketing: What Works, What Fails, and How to Win

More brands are moving marketing in-house to cut costs and gain control over data, creative, and media. Explore in-housing models and tips. Read more.

Subscribe to the MarketingProfs Today newsletter