Welcome to episode 135 of the Marketing Freaks Podcast. This week, we're diving into a topic that's both intriguing and a bit frustrating. Jon and Abi are sharing their candid thoughts on the gap we often see between flashy pitches and actual delivery. We're talking about the extreme lengths some agencies will go to just to make things seem better than they are in reality.

We’ve pulled out some of our favourite stories from the pitch vaults. Some from our own experiences and others are tales we've heard from clients. It's all about giving you the insights you need to make smarter choices about the agencies you partner with. Stay tuned, it's going to be a great episode!

Key-takeaways:

• Look past the flashy pitch: Find out how to dig into what's really being offered, not just how good it sounds.
• Who's actually on your team?: How to find out who you'll be working with day-to-day, not just the sales folks.
• Don't shy away from hard questions: Abi and Jon will guide you on what to ask to really understand what's on offer.
• Know your worth to them: Learn how to gauge where your business ranks in terms of importance to them, so you know how much attention you'll get.
• Cut through the jargon: Learn to spot when you're being sold a dream that's no different from what others offer.