Comparing agency life and the habits of marketeers now with the equivalent many years ago reveals a number of flaws that need addressing in order to keep talent from wandering to other areas. One man who has seen the common practice of becoming T-shaped through training fade away in recent years is Stephen Knight, the Founder and CEO of agency network Pimento.

Stephen’s extensive experience with clients such as Aviva, SSE and Disney, gives him a unique view on what helps an agency find success, acquiring and keeping the right talent to help you achieve more, and cultivating a creative and collaborative approach to working with your team.

This episode covers

• The evolving agency landscape
• Becoming T-shaped where specialising is common practice
• Focussing on international talent, not just in the UK
• The innovation and change that’s been forced by 2020
• Creativity and collaboration
• How to win new clients in 2021

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