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One Quarter of Agencies Abandon the Billable Hour
Agencies

One Quarter of Agencies Abandon the Billable Hour

The billable hour, that ancient instrument of agency economics, appears to be losing its grip on Madison Avenue — or at least on a quarter of it. According to a study released Friday by Forrester Consulting, conducted in partnership with Dentsu, 25 percent of North American agencies have now shifted exclusively to fixed-fee pricing arrangements with their clients. The move

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Marketing's Reach Extends Beyond the Corner Office
Advertising

Marketing's Reach Extends Beyond the Corner Office

The annual ritual of advertising awards judging, in which industry professionals gather to bestow honors upon their peers while consuming modest quantities of catered food,