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
Behind the Curtain: How Procurement Quietly Powers the Agency PitchAgency pitches have long been the domain of marketing — center stage moments where creative spark, brand ambition, and polished decks…Jun 3Jun 3
From Lone Wolves to High-Impact Packs — Lessons from the 2025 “Lone Wolf” Procurement ConferenceIf you walked into Procurement Foundry’s “Lone Wolf” conference in the big apple (held the third week of May) expecting a quiet gathering…Jun 2Jun 2
Buying Creativity: What 2025’s Advertising-M&A Wave Means for Marketing ProcurementAt RAUS Global, we spend time following the deals across the advertising industry because we believe new trends can be spotted before…May 31May 31
Field Guide for Marketing-Procurement Leaders, inspired by Denis Budniewski’s ANA AFM MasterclassThere are conference sessions you attend out of courtesy and those that strike a chord and linger with you long after the sessions ends…May 12May 12
How Agencies Frame Partnership in a Procurement-First WorldFor us at RAUS Global, who are long time (read 19 years) veterans of the ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference (AFM), it is…May 12May 12
It Takes a Village: Rethinking Procurement and Agency PartnershipAt the 2025 ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference, one of the most cross-reaching sessions came not from a keynote or case study…May 8May 8
The Real Takeaways from ANA AFM 2025: Value, Voice, and VisibilityReflecting on this year’s ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference, my focus is on the deeper aspects, rather than the glitzy…May 6May 6
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