by chris getman | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it seems like we’re from different planets. Web developers talk in code (literally), and account people talk in deadlines. But we all have the same end goal. This presentation examines the complicated relationship between these two very different sides of...
by chris getman | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every agency person out there has war stories from their dealings with clients. And mind you, all those clients have the same stories about their experiences with agencies. These conflicts happen so often they almost seem inevitable. Almost. Here’s the bridge...
by chris getman | Sep 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
We all know interruptions in the workplace hurt productivity. The problem is, we know this in a very general way. Like how we know trans fats are bad for us, but if we’re honest, we don’t really know why. We have a vague idea of what qualifies as an...
by chris getman | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s a secret that weeds out the best agencies from the hacks. This is going to be a tough one for a lot of agencies out there to agree with. Ready? You need to make your agency a priority. By this I mean: Invest in your marketing. Invest in your people....
by chris getman | Aug 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
It sucks when things aren’t clear. Right? Whenever there’s ambiguity around anything (like directions, expectations, rules, responsibilities, goals, etc.,) it causes stress. And stress is a real problem that can hamstring a business. It will cost you people, and...
by chris getman | Aug 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the first lessons I learned when I started out as an agency intern was about taking good notes. After leaving an exceptionally long meeting one day, a mentor of mine gave me very detailed instructions about how I should send my notes to the team. Instructions I...
