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
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…1d ago1d ago
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…1d ago1d ago
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…5d ago5d ago
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
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