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Hi, I’m MAC, your friendly Marketing Agency Creative and the proud mascot of PCI! We specialize in helping marketing and creative agencies like yours streamline workflows, consolidate chaotic tech stacks, and unlock real-time insights. - pci.us/agency-blog

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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💰 Are your projects protecting your margins or eating them alive? Learn how to track profitability at the project level, the key metrics to watch, and how to keep your agency thriving! pci.us/project-prof...
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Project Profitability Tracking: A Guide for Agencies | PCI Blog
Learn why profitability starts at the project level, the key metrics to track, and how to protect your agency's margins before it's too late.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In a recent survey, 46% of agencies ranked #projectmanagement and workflows as their top operational priority for the next six months. Keeping projects on track, managing expectations, and streamlining workflows is increasingly complex. With the right systems in place, it doesn't have to be.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It’s all about building trust through transparency, delivering measurable results, and showing how your expertise directly supports their growth. Want to stand out as the go-to agency? Show you’re not just a vendor but a true strategic partner.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
CMOs are looking for small agencies that bring agility, creativity, and a deep understanding of their business goals to the table! 🎯 They’re prioritizing partners who can offer tailored solutions, quick turnaround times, and innovative thinking without the layers of a bigger firm.
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https://adage.com/agencies/aa-what-cmos-want-from-small-agencies/
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🙌 Whether you’re scaling up, preparing for a potential merger, or just ready to ditch reactive firefighting for good, this is your guide to making high-leverage changes that last.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This edition of Inside Agencies is packed with actionable insights to help your agency master change management and optimize processes for growth. 💡
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Change Management is Hard
Let's be honest: every agency leader knows their operations could run smoother. Documented workflows, trained teams, processes people actually follow.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
When a client asks for additional revisions, new features, or expanded services mid-project, a change order ensures that extra work is properly documented and compensated. Without them, agencies risk scope creep — taking on more work than originally agreed to without any additional pay. #agencylife
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Ever wish running your agency felt as relaxing as a day at the beach? While we can't promise you endless summer vibes, we can help make your operations feel a whole lot smoother. Think real-time visibility, streamlined systems, and less stress — and more time doing what you love. 🌊☀️ #agencylife
We Make Operations Comfortable
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Struggling to balance billable and non-billable hours? 🤔 Discover how your agency might be losing money—and what you can do about it! From tracking time effectively to cutting down on non-billable work, we’ve got actionable tips to help you boost profitability. 💸 #agencytips #agencylife
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Billable vs Non-Billable Hours: Where Agencies Lose Money | PCI Blog
Learn the difference between billable and non-billable hours, why tracking both matters, and how your agency can reduce non-billable time and boost profits.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Want to unlock your agency's creative potential? Start by building an environment where innovation thrives. Regular brainstorming sessions and team-building activities aren't just fun — they're the fuel that drives fresh ideas and breakthrough thinking. #agencytips #agencymanagement #agencyowner
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This podcast from the 4A's featuring Jay Pattisall of Forrester dives into the "Multimodal Agency Era" and how agencies can pivot to be more efficient, scalable, and future-ready. 🔍 Whether you're leading a boutique shop or scaling an enterprise agency, there’s something here for you.
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Podcast: The Multimodal Agency Era with Jay Pattisall of Forrester
The agency model is evolving into a “Multimodal Agency Era,” where firms are now merchants, affiliates and vendors, causing cognitive dissonance with traditional client expectations.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Agency leaders: Your clients aren't just buying your services — they're buying into YOU. The agencies that win aren't always the ones with the biggest budgets or the flashiest portfolios. They're the ones who make clients feel seen, heard, and confident that they're in the right hands. #agencylife
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
If you're tired of juggling systems, chasing down numbers, and making decisions based on stale data, it might be time to rethink your approach. The right tools can transform forecasting from a dreaded monthly task into a strategic advantage that keeps your agency ahead of the storm.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Too many agencies are still forecasting with outdated tools and disconnected systems, leaving them reactive instead of proactive. When your data is scattered across multiple platforms, getting a clear picture of where your agency is headed feels like trying to predict the weather without a radar.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Forecasting is one of the most powerful tools in your agency's arsenal. A solid forecast doesn't just predict revenue — it shapes your decisions, helps you allocate resources wisely, and gives you the confidence to take on new clients or projects without second-guessing yourself.
Forecast (noun): A highly educated guess about your agency's financial future, heavily influenced by spreadsheets, caffeine, and the occasional leap of faith.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Small agency? No problem! 💪 Being boutique doesn't mean you can't compete with the big guys. This article from The Drum is packed with practical tips on how to maximize your resources, cut out inefficiencies, and focus on what actually moves the needle. www.thedrum.com/news/how-can...
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How can smaller agencies punch above their weight?
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Born to lead with confidence and charisma, Leos are the natural CEOs of the agency world. ♌🦁 #agencyzodiac #agencyhumor #marketinghumor #agencylife
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A smooth onboarding process can make or break your client relationships - and your agency’s efficiency. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate Client Onboarding Checklist for Agencies to help you streamline, impress, and set your projects up for success: pci.us/client-onboa....
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Client Onboarding Checklist for Agencies | PCI Blog
Master agency client onboarding with our proven 7-step checklist. Boost retention, reduce scope creep, and increase profitability from day one.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
What does the future hold for agencies in an era of evolving technologies and tighter client demands? 🤔 Jay Pattisall of Forrester breaks it all down in the new 4As podcast. www.aaaa.org/blog/podcast... #agencyops #marketingops #operations #agencylife
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Podcast: The Multimodal Agency Era with Jay Pattisall of Forrester - 4As
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Aag3jx2YsPjdr0u4XEG5e?si=YWvKZxIzTNugHegAV_5THg The agency model is evolving into a "Multimodal Agency Era," where firms are now merchants, affiliates and vendors, causing...
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Andrew also shares his agency's inspiring 18-month transformation and practical advice for overcoming challenges like change management and tool adoption. Grab a coffee and watch the replay now: pci.us/agency-webin....
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Marketing Agency On-Demand Webinars | PCI
Discover the must-see on demand webinars on marketing agency industry trends and Deltek WorkBook product deep dives.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
You'll learn how to: - Reduce friction with clean, connected operational data. - Optimize resource planning and reduce manual data reconciliation. - Seamlessly integrate agency management systems with accounting platforms. - Shift to output-based pricing models for improved margins.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Now available on demand: a conversation with industry leaders Drew Stein of PCI and Andrew Brand of 99c on how marketing and creative agencies can leverage AI and operational systems to achieve predictable growth and improved margins.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
With the #WorldCup wrapping up this week, there’s no better time to celebrate the beautiful game and the creativity it inspires off the pitch. The Drum has ranked the 50 best football ads of all time, and it’s got everything from iconic storytelling to moments that gave us goosebumps. #advertising
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From ‘Airport’ to ‘Ave It’: The Drum ranks the 50 best football ads ever
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🎆 Happy 4th of July to all the amazing agencies out there! 🎇 Today, we celebrate freedom and the freedom to completely ignore our inboxes (sorry, emails—you can wait until Monday).
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Want to make sure your operations are truly ready for growth? 🌴Check out our Agency Operational Readiness Package and let us handle the heavy lifting: pci.us/services/age.... #agencyoperations #agencyops
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Agency Operational Readiness Package - PCI | PCI Services
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🌊 Breathe in, breathe out. This serene coast scene isn’t just a view—it’s a reminder to pause, recharge, and find peace of mind. At PCI, we believe in simplifying agency operations so you can enjoy more moments like these. 🌞✨ #agencylife #holidayvibes #weekendvibes
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Change management at agencies is tough. Here's how to build better processes, train your team, and make the changes stick for long-term growth: pci.us/agency-chang.... #agencyops #agencyoperations #agencylife #agencytips #agencyowner
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Agency Change Management: A Practical Guide | PCI Blog
Change management at agencies is tough. Here's how to build better processes, train your team, and make the changes stick for long-term growth.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nurturing, intuitive, and fiercely protective – Cancers excel at Client Services. ♋🦀 #AgencyZodiac #agencyhumor #marketinghumor #agencylife #marketing
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Yacht photos. Rosé by the pool. "Humbled and honored to accept..." 🏆 If your LinkedIn feed has suddenly become 90% #CannesLions flexes, you're not alone. 😅 Tag the colleague whose feed you're thinking of right now. 👀 marketoonist.com/2026/06/cann... #agencylife #marketing #advertising
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Cannes Lions Humblebrags cartoon - Marketoonist | Tom Fishburne
Around 15,000 marketers descend this week on the French Riviera for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. And everyone else will feel like we're there. As Agency SOS Founder John…
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#CannesLions 2026 is heating up! 🦁 Day 3 delivered some seriously inspiring work, with Uber Eats taking home the Media Grand Prix for its 'Build Your Own Super Bowl Commercial' campaign. 🏆 Big wins also went to: - BCP - Uva App - KitKat - Heineken #CannesLions2026 #Marketing #Advertising
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Uber Eats Triumphs on Day 3 of Cannes Lions 2026 Among 5 Grand Prix Winners
Cannes Lions reveals the winners from day 3, which focuses on data and digital engagement.
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Pacific Coast Advertising @pcaa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Marketing in 2026: ☑️ Campaign Manager ☑️ Social Media Specialist ☑️ IT Support ☑️ HR Consultant ☑️ Customer Service Rep ☑️ Team Therapist Some days, "marketing" is just the title on the business card. 😅 #MarketingLife #AgencyLife #MarketingHumor #PacificCoastAdvertising
A person looking confused in front of a laptop, holding glasses near their face. Text on the image reads, "When your job title is 'Marketing' but today you're also IT, HR, and a therapist." A logo in the corner says PCA.
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Martin Bihl @martinbihl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
They get the big office & the big paycheck, but what does a #CreativeDirector DO? www.martinbihl.com/business-thi...
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Who Are You?: The case for a creative director — Martin Bihl
We all know what an art director does, right? They make the pictures - and in a society that is as visually obsessed as ours is, that’s clearly a pretty important job. And we all know what copywriter...
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Join us tomorrow for Building the AI-Powered Agency Operating Model for Predictable Growth! Discover how to streamline your tech stack, automate reporting, and gain real-time insights to boost profitability and operational efficiency. 🗓️ Save your spot today:
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Building the AI-Powered Agency Operating Model for Predictable Growth
Join us for a highly actionable webinar where we’ll explore how to build an AI-powered operating model that actually scales. If you're looking to streamline your tech stack and boost profitability,...
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The story at #Cannes Lions 2026 isn't on the main stage—it's in the sand. 🏖️ Shrinking beach footprints, faster M&A, and a finance crowd that's stopped blending in all point to one thing: an industry consolidating to do more with less. digiday.com/marketing/ca... #agencylife #marketing
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Cannes Briefing: The ad industry’s power shifts, mapped in sand
At Cannes Lions 2026, the rosé and the temprature of deal making is at the same temperature it was last June.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This episode of Build a Better Agency dives into how agencies can use AI as a tool to drive efficiency and innovation—without losing sight of their core mission and values. 🚀 Tune in now and discover how to make AI work for you, not define you! 🎧
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AI Is the Means, Not the Mission - Agency Management Institute
I want to put one fear to bed right now, because I’ve heard it in 30 conversations with agency owners in the last 60 days. In the Agency Edge 2026 research (download the executive summary) we just…
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The chaos you’ve been navigating? That’s in the past. Clear skies mean confident decisions, streamlined reporting, and a stronger foundation for growth. ☁️ It’s time to focus on what really matters—letting your agency shine. Learn how we can help: pci.us/services/age.... #agencyops #operations
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Agency Operational Readiness Package - PCI | PCI Services
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
When your agency has the right tools and processes, the future looks brighter than ever. No more battling with disconnected systems or struggling to gain insights. By simplifying your operations and consolidating your tech stack, you’ll unlock efficiency, boost profitability, and gain total clarity.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🌟 Scaling your agency doesn’t mean sacrificing efficiency or profitability! 🌟 From streamlining your tech stack to optimizing resource management, discover top strategies for sustainable growth.
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Agency Growth Plan: Tips for Scaling Your Agency Wisely | PCI Blog
Scaling your agency without a plan is risky. Learn what to do before, during, and after growth to protect margins, reduce chaos, and scale sustainably.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Quick-witted, adaptable, and always in the know – Geminis were literally born to manage social media. #AgencyZodiac #agencyhumor #marketinghumor
Agency Zodiac
Gemini
Social Media Manager
You speak fluent meme, can pivot content strategies on a dime, and somehow manage 12 different brand voices without breaking a sweat. Your ability to be everywhere at once (hello, dual personality!) makes you the perfect digital chameleon.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off, and with it comes a masterclass in advertising excellence! 🌍⚽ Discover which brands scored big and the creative trends shaping this year’s campaigns. adage.com/ad-age-video...
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Top FIFA World Cup campaigns—what popped and sports marketing trends to watch
Ad Agers name the best World Cup campaigns, discuss emerging sports marketing trends and tactics that don’t resonate with fans.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pride Month is here, and it's a time to celebrate inclusivity, creativity, and the diversity that makes your agency, and the campaigns you create, truly shine. 🌈 Here’s to building a more colorful and inclusive future, together. Happy Pride Month!
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Register today: www.aaaa.org/event/buildi...
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Building the AI-Powered Agency Operating Model for Predictable Growth
Join us for a highly actionable webinar where we’ll explore how to build an AI-powered operating model that actually scales. If you're looking to streamline your tech stack and boost profitability, th...
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Discover the future of agency management with AI-powered solutions! This webinar dives deep into building a scalable operating model tailored for marketing and creative agencies. Get insights into automation, improving reporting, and optimizing financial health to fuel your growth.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
1 in 3 agencies has already adopted AI — and the rest are feeling it in their margins. New data reveals how AI is reshaping agency size, pricing models, and where the real growth opportunities are hiding. Read the full breakdown → pci.us/ai-at-agenci.... #agencytips #agencylife
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AI at Agencies: What the Data Says About the Industry | PCI Blog
A third of agencies have adopted AI, but margins are tightening. See what the data reveals about AI's impact on agency size, pricing, and how to grow.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
More AI tools won't fix a broken operation. Better systems will. ⚙️ The June edition of Inside Agencies breaks down what actually makes AI profitable for agencies — and spoiler: it starts with your tech stack, not your prompts. www.linkedin.com/pulse/levera...
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Leveraging AI for Agency Growth
Welcome back to Inside Agencies! 👋 A third of agencies have already fully implemented AI — and yet margins are still tightening. If that feels a little counterintuitive, you're not alone.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This insightful piece from Promethean Research dives into 8 years of data across 931 agencies to uncover 29 variables that drive sustainable growth. 📈 From tech stack optimization to increasing efficiency, the findings are a must-read for any #agency aiming to scale smartly. #agencygrowth
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Durable Agency Growth: 29 variables - 8 years - 931 agencies
In addition to exclusive quarterly agency research, Delphi members also get 25% off all our research reports and 20% off strategy engagements, like our new Digital Agency Growth Review.
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Heading to Austin for the 4As Management Practitioners Forum? So are we! Let's connect and chat about optimizing your agency's operations. 🤠
4As Management Practitioners Forum
June 3 & 4, 2026
Austin, TX
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
From streamlining #resourcemanagement to automating reporting, #AI is transforming the way agencies operate—driving efficiency, boosting profitability, and enabling smarter, data-driven decisions. #agencytips #agencylife #agencymanagement #agencyops #agencyoperations
62% of agencies have already, or are in the process of, implementing AI across the business
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
This cartoon perfectly captures the delicate balancing act agencies face every day—safeguarding #creativity while aligning with goals and deadlines. Collaboration and trust between teams are key to ensuring creativity isn’t compromised and campaigns deliver real results. #marketing #advertising
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Client-Agency Creative cartoon - Marketoonist | Tom Fishburne
A couple years ago, I went to the Cannes Lions, the main show for advertising. There's a giant gallery room in the basement of the main Palais building with all the work submitted for awards. As I…
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MAC for PCI @macforpci.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
For agencies focused on operational excellence, the kickoff meeting is a foundational step to avoid #scopecreep and #overservicing while driving profitability. #agencytips #agencylife #agencyops #agencyoperations
What is a kickoff meeting?
agency kickoff meeting
A kickoff meeting marks the official start of a project and sets the tone for collaboration and success. It’s an opportunity for agencies to align with clients, clarify objectives, define roles, and establish clear expectations. Designed to enhance efficiency and foster transparency, a well-structured kickoff meeting ensures all stakeholders are on the same page from the start, paving the way for better resource management, accurate project scoping, and improved overall project health.
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