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So what are everybody’s initial thoughts? Glen?
They were three very impressive pitches, I think. It’s going to be hard to make a decision.
Mmm, yes, you might be right. Saskia, what do you think?
Well, shall we look at them one by one? I thought The Brownswood Group were very strong overall. They’ve got some excellent ideas and they seem to execute them extremely well. They’re based nearby, too, which is an advantage.
yes, but all three of the agencies are quite close. And in any case, I don’t think location is a particularly important criterion, to be honest. We can always use the phone or video-conference.
I’m not so sure. I think it’ll help us to build and maintain a good relationship if we can meet face-to-face. Agency culture’s important here, after all.
Yes, you’re right. So which agency do to you think we’ll work best with? Who’s got the same ideas and vision as us?
I got the best feeling form Plastic People. Rob?
Mmm, not for me. I definitely had a better feeling bout Brownswood.
And what about David Nathaniel Associates?
To be honest, I was least impressed with them overall. They’ve got an excellent track record and reputation, and they can offer all of the services that we need, but I’m not sure we have the same vision, and I got the impression that they didn’t understand our industry. I also think they’re too big.
Yes, their size might be a problem. I like the fact that both brownswood and Plastic People are smaller agencies. I think that’ what we need.
Ok, so are we saying that it’s a choice between Brownswood and Plastic People?
Yes/OK.
So how should we decide?
What did you both think about Plastic People’s creative ideas and execution?
Well., if I’m honest, I don’t think they’re as strong as Brownswood. But I do feel that the understand our business very well.
yes, but so do brownswood. And brownswood have an excellent track record. Their work on that union direct campaign was amazing.
Well, I’m finding it really hard to decide. Are there any criteria we haven’t talked about yet?
Yes, let’s look at…