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How to choose the right Project management tool for your agency (without regretting it later)
馃挕 Truth bomb: The average agency wastes 10 hours per month searching for information across disconnected project management tools and another 5 hours compiling reports manually. That鈥檚 15 hours lost every month鈥攏early a full workweek per quarter spent on inefficiencies instead of billable work. We recently worked with a 150+ member agency that went through…
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Why Agencies Choose Allfred: A Game-Changer for Project Management
When it comes to project management software, agencies have plenty of options. But why are top creative agencies switching to Allfred? We analyzed real feedback from agency leaders on LinkedIn and found five key reasons why Allfred is their go-to project management software. Whether you’re struggling with fragmented tools, time tracking, or budget control, Allfred…
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9 Ways How Traffic Manager Can Transform Agency Workflow
The traffic manager, often an unsung hero in the realm of creative agencies, holds a position of critical importance. Far more than just a coordinator, a traffic manager is the mastermind behind the seamless flow of work within an agency. They are the architects of project workflows and the key coordinators among teams, ensuring that…
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Mastering Agency Workflow: Tips for Efficiency & Maximized Results
All creative agencies announced their uniqueness to the world at some point, whether that would be in their creative conceptualisation, client management or AI innovation. While this tune might be overplayed for many, the fact remains that each agency manages their internal workflow operations in different ways in order to produce their best quality work.…
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Optimizing Your Agency Operations: 9 Key Areas for Maximum Efficiency
In today’s creative industry’s vibrant and ever-evolving world, savvy agency leaders know that mastering agency operations is key to staying ahead. Think of agency operations as the heartbeat of your business, encompassing everything from the nitty-gritty of resource planning to effective project management, reporting or fostering those all-important client relationships. Each element is vital to…
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Allfred awards the Independent Agency of The Year at Golden Drum 2023聽
As a proud partner of the Golden Drum competition, I am thrilled to announce that Allfred will be awarding the Independent Agency of the Year award. This award is a special recognition of the hard work and dedication of independent agencies, which play a vital role in the creative industry. Golden Drum is a personal…
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Transform Your Workplace: Unlock the Power of Agency Project Management Principles
With the right mindset and strategies in place, you can revolutionize your workplace for the better. It doesn鈥檛 require a drastic overhaul of existing methods or a large investment in new technology. All you need are some tried-and-true project management principles that anyone can use to breathe life into their project team workflow. 馃摎 In…
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Team Collaboration Hacks: How to Maximize Agency Efficiency and Boost Productivity
Collaborative environment is like a magical place where teams can work together , brainstorm ideas, and achieve amazing results. But it鈥檚 not always easy to make sure everyone is on the same page and working efficiently towards your shared goals. You need to navigate between conflict management strategies, the needs of individual team members, and…
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10+ Strategies to Overcome Agency Project Management Issues
Many seasoned project managers at bustling ad agencies face the ever-challenging beast of project management issues. They all know that taming this creature requires skill, knowledge, and perseverance. And as they embark on their journeys to conquer these challenges, they discovered quite a few powerful strategies that would help them lead their teams to success,…
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9 Scenarios of Unavoidable Scope Creep and How to Deal With Them in Your Agency
As a project manager in the agency, you’re probably familiar with the frustrating term “scope creep.” It’s that one thing that can derail even the most well-planned project or campaign, and it always seems to come out of nowhere. Although it may seem uncommon, it isn’t. According to DPM, project control, including dealing with unexpected…
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How To Increase Agency Productivity? Try a 4-Day Work Week
You work 4 days a week, the rest 3 days. Work only 32 hours of the original 40 hours per week without cutting your pay or canceling your work benefits. The result is an efficient employee and a satisfied boss. If you live in Iceland or Belgium, this is a reality. Will we see a…