In our Q4 2016 quick survey of our agency members, we look at fake news, measurement programs, project-based vs. AOR client relationships, and compare the end of 2016 to the end of 2015.
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1. NOT CONCERNED
CONCERNED
62%
33%
CONCERNED/VERY CONCERNED
NOT CONCERNED21%
77%
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BASED ON INPUT FROM AMERICA'S LEADING FIRMS
Q4 2016 QUICK SURVEY
FAKE NEWS
PROJECT-BASED VS. AOR RELATIONSHIPS
BUDGET
CONSTRAINTS
CLIENTS FAVORING
SHORT-TERM PLANNING
INCREASED
COMPETITION
Agencies have either experienced no change (43%) or an increase (48%) in the
percentage of clients who prefer project-based over AOR relationships.
RESPONDENTS ATTRIBUTE THIS CHANGE TO:
2016 VS. 2015
When asked to compare 2015 EOY headcount and revenue to 2016
EOY, the majority of respondents said headcount had increased and
revenue was higher.
SOCIAL MEDIA /
DISTRIBUTION
54%
CONTENT
CREATION
21%
EARNED
MEDIA
15%
Lack of adequate budget dedicated
to measurement
Clients not able to express a clear/
measurable objective
Clients do not prioritize
measurement
Lack of available talent to oversee
measurement programs
How concerned do your clients appear to be about the fake news trend?
Respondents say that fake news is not going to be a short-term issue and it
weakens the credibility of our traditional media outlets (68%). However 62% of
respondents feel that the PR industry should have a leading voice on fake news.
WHAT PRESENTS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE TO
YOUR FIRM'S MEASUREMENT PROGRAMS?
CLIENT PROGRAMS MOST IMPACTED BY FAKE NEWS
How concerned are you about the fake news trend?