More and more digital agencies are starting to appreciate the value of the Account Management role, but they might not realize just how demanding the job can be. We asked some industry veterans what it takes to do the job well, and what the future looks like for AMs. Here are some insights they shared.
During the Digital PM Summit, top industry professionals will expose you to different perspectives and help you develop new skills while you make connections throughout the industry. Our lineup of speakers features 18 of the best in the business — and who better to help you advance in your career journey? We asked these pros to share some insights in advance of the summit to give you a taste of what they have to say.
Are you still playing a rousing game of COVID catch-up with your inbox? We totally understand. We strive to fill our weekly newsletter with only the most helpful information. However, for those of you who appreciate a good roundup, here is some of the most useful content shared over the last month in one handy place.
Our weekly newsletters feature a ton of useful, interesting and often fun content, and that’s not just our opinion. Readers tell us our newsletters offer great ideas and positive motivation. Here’s some of what we featured in our May newsletters.
Don’t let the survival instincts you developed in 2020 fade in the new year. Keep that momentum going by implementing additional changes to your financial operation that can help stabilize your business, even under the weight of reduced revenue. Here are 5 operational strategies Summit CPA Group recommends.
A responsible and ethical product design requires a thorough understanding of the end user and more specifically, an understanding of what is good for these people.
Our own Carl Smith recaps Design Leadership Days speaker session from Mariah Hay, VP of product at Help Scout, on ethical and responsible digital product design.
It’s been a roller -coaster of a year, with more ups and downs, twists and turns than many of us have ever experienced before. The pandemic stopped many businesses in their tracks for a few months. As things gradually opened up, companies had to retrench and rethink everything they were doing. Crowd Favorite is sharing takeaways from their experiences.
Are you on the fence about signing up for the Bureau of Digital newsletter? We know there are plenty of newsletters out there, but we promise ours is worth completing the easy sign-up form. Here’s why.
We often talk about forecasting through the lens of a service-based business but what if your company is project-based and, instead, relies on upfront payments from customers? How do you build an effective forecast? Jody Grunden, Co-Founder and CEO of Summit CPA Group shares.
Conscious leaders are self-aware, lead with authenticity, listen actively and intently, and hold themselves accountable. Do you? This must-read blog post for agency leaders is written by Kelly Campbell, agency leader transformational coach.
2020 was rough and we all struggled. But, we learned a ton and helped each other make it through. We’re taking what we learned from you and creating the most valuable lineup of events we’ve ever done.
The pandemic has created new challenges for almost everyone, including digital shops and agencies. But there are opportunities for those who are willing to adapt. Here are 10 ideas on how to get business today.
This has been a tough year for anyone who’s in the business of running conferences and events. How can you connect with people during a lockdown, when you can’t gather in the same room, share ideas and get to know each other over a beer? It’s not easy--but we also need to be able to get together now more than ever.
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family, friends, colleagues and clients and this year — as strange as it is — should be no exception. In fact, it might be more important than ever to liven things up. With so many of us working at home, it’s easy to feel disconnected and a bit blue. A party, even a virtual get together, can do wonders for boosting spirits, strengthening social ties and relieving everyone’s COVID fatigue. Here are 10 ideas from the Bureau Community that we think are bound to make your party the talk of the town.
Being a strong leader is an incredible balancing act. It requires, among other things, knowledge, experience, understanding, patience, empathy, and perhaps most important - energy. JaeMi Pennington, account director at Metis Communications, discusses managing your leadership juice.
Worried that one of your employees is approaching burnout—or that you’re approaching burnout yourself? Concerned that you or your colleagues need to unplug?
It’s good that you and your employees are committed to the agency, but overwork is unsustainable. As a leader, you may be part of the problem—but you’re also in a position to help. Agency consultant Karl Sakas of Sakas and Company shares tips for how to ensure that your team - and you - manage the signs of burnout before it hits.
Forecasting is one of the cardinal rules of finance. Without it, even the strongest company can be ill-prepared for the future. A dynamic forecasting model offers a lot of value to your business because it includes a large number of financial and non-financial variables as part of the forecast.
The behavior of pipeline metrics in the real world is nuanced, and understanding that behavior is key to understanding how and when pipeline metrics lie to you. Brian Skowron, president of Lullabot, explores.
Changing our language and our hiring practices will not make this a fair and just society. But we can’t let the difficulty of this journey prevent us from starting it. Simple steps can get us to start moving forward toward a better path for everyone. Ivan Stegic, CEO of TEN7, explores.
What do project managers really find rewarding about their jobs, beyond the ability to work in this evolving space? Nuala Turner, content writer and strategist at The Digital Project Manager (DPM), consulted data from DPM’s recent 2020 Digital Project Manager survey to find out.
