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\"\"Every agency that\u2019s ever participated in a pitch knows RFPs and pitch processes can be far from perfect. We\u2019ve all heard the horror stories, and whether the pitch is run directly by a client or a search consultant, win or lose, we all sense there\u2019s probably room for improvement.
\nWhile we know there were more than 150 pitches undertaken in Canada last year<\/strong>, what we don\u2019t know is the range of pitch practices agencies are faced with and where specifically we should be calling for change.<\/p>\n

The State of the Pitch Survey<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Last year, our partners at TrinityP3 in Australia<\/a> pioneered a survey to capture much-needed data on the state of the pitch landscape to help the industry understand the good, the bad, and the ugly of pitching across Australia. The information gathered is now a starting point for an industry discussion around pitching based on actual data rather than hearsay.
\nToday, we are joining forces with Campaign to launch the State of the Pitch survey here in Canada. The 2024 survey is hosted by Campaign Canada, and you can find the link to the survey here<\/strong><\/a>. Campaign has also published this article<\/a> to explain what we hope to achieve and why we feel it is so important, as well as some industry commentary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that this survey is an agency initiative<\/strong>, and advertisers are not required to fill in the surveys themselves. However, it would be incredibly helpful if advertisers encouraged their agencies involved in pitches to participate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Survey Participation and Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are asking every agency that participates in any pitch \u2013 irrespective of winning or losing \u2013 to complete the survey<\/strong>. The link can be used as many times as needed – one for each pitch. Because pitches are typically confidential, we\u2019re not mandating any information that can be linked back to a particular advertiser, agency, or pitch. Likewise, details of any single survey response will never be revealed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is not about who won or lost; it is about how well those pitches were managed.<\/p>\n

The survey will enable us (hopefully on an annual basis) to report on trends in pitch behavior and to start a meaningful dialogue with brands about improving the process for everyone in Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sampling will commence from September 21, 2024, but any pitch you have participated in since January 2024 can be included. Campaign\u2019s global team of data analysts will then work to process the findings, producing a full, anonymized report in Spring 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Building a Comprehensive Picture of Pitching<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In short, every pitch agencies participate in moving forward can now be included – no matter how big or small. Each and every contribution made will add to and inform a rich view of the state of pitching with which we hope to effect a positive change.
\nOur goal is to hold up a mirror to the industry that will inform – and hopefully transform \u2013 pitch processes based on agency input<\/strong>. It will start conversations between clients, agencies and consultants on what constitutes good pitching and what doesn\u2019t. This is an opportunity to help our industry get it right and eliminate the practices that drive us all crazy.<\/p>\n

Thank you in anticipation. Collectively, let\u2019s bring a more informed discussion to the State of the Pitch to Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n

Stephan Argent<\/a> is Founder and Principal at Listenmore Inc<\/a> offering confidential advisory to marketers looking for truly independent insight and advice they can\u2019t find anywhere else. Read more like this on the blog Marketing Unscrewed<\/a> \/ follow Stephan on X @StephanArgent<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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