PinnedUnlocking Creativity and Inspiring Innovation: The Value of Attending Cannes Lions International…In the fast-paced world of marketing, staying ahead of the curve and fostering creativity is essential for success. This is true for…Jun 6, 2023Jun 6, 2023
Breaking Up With Traditional Pitches: It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You.Over the past few months, there has been a lively and important discussion around the most effective methods for selecting new marketing…Mar 27Mar 27
The Latest Frontier: Retail MediaNavigating Retail Media Networks: Maximizing Transparency and Strategic ValueMar 22Mar 22
Unlocking AI’s Potential: Navigating Transparency and Compensation in Agency RelationshipsArtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the landscape of marketing and agency compensation, prompting large discussions about…Mar 22Mar 22
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Future of Marketing Procurement.The Women in Marketing Procurement Forum, hosted by RAUS Global and AlixPartners on March 11, 2025, marked International Women’s Day with a…Mar 22Mar 22
From Grit to Greatness: Kat’s Path to the ANA AFM Stage and the Future of Marketing ProcurementKat (aka Kathryn Higgins Budzien, Director of Marketing & Sales Procurement at Post Holdings) and I met at an ANA AFM conference, she was…Mar 20Mar 20
Pulling Up a Chair: How Marketing Procurement Can Own Its Seat at the Media Table.In today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, media spending often constitutes 60–70% of a brand’s budget, making media procurement an…Mar 19Mar 19
Accelerate: The New Imperative for Women in Marketing ProcurementWe are already two plus months into 2025. The marketing procurement landscape continues to evolve — fast, and those who seize the moment…Mar 6Mar 6
Most Contagious: What. A. Day.The Most Contagious event in New York City on January 30 was an electrifying mix of brand revival, thought-provoking insights, and…Feb 3Feb 3
Navigating the Future of Retail MediaThe retail media industry is undergoing a seismic transformation, poised to become one of the most impactful channels for brands to connect…Jan 25Jan 25