Some advertising agencies in Bristol will have just the right industry know-how and experience to put together a plan that works for you. A good agency will take care of it all; they can create and distribute ads in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, or online. A quality agency will also have in-house copywriters, art directors and designers to call on, so you know you’re drawing on the expertise of a wide range of professionals.
This kind of agency is typically called a “full service” agency, for obvious reasons, and they work with you from the data-gathering stage to research and analysis to booking media to payment of third parties. Naturally, these are larger agencies that may cost more, but you could also opt for a creative “boutique” style agency to put together more innovative ads. This is more affordable, but you typically pay only for the ads themselves, and may need to appoint other creatives to bring together your bigger advertising vision.
You may alternatively go for an agency that specialises in media buying; these are the people to work with when you need to pay for advertising slots on TV and radio. What’s important is that the agency you ultimately appoint is experienced in your business niche, with enough local experience to understand your needs and goals.
New business owners and entrepreneurs are often tempted to go it alone when it comes to advertising. These days, it is technically possible to DIY the advertising process. However, the truth is that using the talents of an advertising agency will cost you much, much less in the long run, not to mention it will save you all the time and stress that comes with trial and error.
It’s usually more affordable to go for a full-service agency, especially when you consider all the separate expert services you’re getting in one. You don’t have to worry about learning an entirely new skill set – or burden one of your employees with the task! Importantly, the right advertising agency in Bristol can give you a professional, unbiased opinion on things. They know what works and are up to date with new techniques and current challenges.
An ad agency can draw on a whole team of experienced professionals, years of relevant experience, and all the tools and training that you need to start making an impact. The degree of your involvement with their strategy is up to you, and you can always make changes or expand your plan as you go along. Tackling advertising independently has its appeal, but a professional advertising agency will be able to offer you real value within your budget that translates to you meeting your targets. They’ll be accountable to you and work within your time frame, giving you a sense of control and security in the process.
At Columba, our goal is to take away the stress of agency-hunting and make sure that you’re matched with an advertising agency that you’ll be thrilled to work with from day one. We have an extensive network of experienced, vetted advertising agencies in Bristol, each with a different speciality. Once you get in touch with us to explain your needs and business targets, we organise meetups with three of our handpicked agencies.
From there, it’s up to you to invite pitches from the agencies that you feel fit your business best. We’ll be there to help you make your final decision, however, and offer our advice and support throughout. The end goal is to feel 100% confident in the agency you appoint, knowing they have what it takes to get your business to where you want it.
Give us a call, fill in our contact form, or use our brief generator to send us a brief.
If needed, we’ll give you a quick call to find out a little more about your project.
We’ll handpick and match you with the 3 most suitable agencies.
Meetings with agencies will be organised on your behalf, the first being an introduction, the second being their pitch.
You’ll receive support, advice and prompts to help you formalise your decision process.
Congratulations, you’ve now just appointed the right agency for your business! Pop the champagne!
I've appointed three amazing agencies for three separate projects using Columba. Knowing that each agency I spoke to had been vetted against my very specific needs massively reduced any hassle or risk involved. To be honest, I won't ever appoint an agency again without going through this process.
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