emerging
Creative Agency Restructuring
Creative agencies are reuniting creative ideation and scaled execution after a period of specialization and fragmentation.
Timeframe
near-term
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Detailed Analysis
The pressure for profitability previously led to a separation of creative ideation and production within agencies. However, as the report explains, "The pressure for profitability has forced the split of creative ideation from creative production — dismantling end-to-end creative development services." Now, a trend of reintegration is emerging, with agencies seeking to offer more comprehensive services. This shift is driven by client demand for seamless execution and the realization that integrated teams can deliver more effective and efficient campaigns.
Context Signals
Examples of agencies restructuring: Dentsu, Omnicom, Plus Company
Client demand for integrated services
Increased competition among agencies
Edge
This reintegration will enable agencies to deliver more holistic and impactful campaigns, blurring the lines between traditional and digital media.
The use of data and analytics will become increasingly integrated into the creative process, informing campaign development and optimization.
Agencies that can effectively bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution will be best positioned for success.
