Requirements
The award is presented to an agency, which can show the greatest ability in this respect, as measured by the range of indicators given below. The indicators are all weighted according to their importance in measuring client-agency relationships, and evaluated relative to agency size and lifespan.
Agencies must also submit a 500-word rationale explaining why they merit the award, outlining examples of trust in the agency by clients.
"The Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS) is committed to showing its support for the industry. The award, which we co-founded with Tony Koenderman's Ad Review, is our way of giving back to the industry and ensuring all agencies in various disciplines have an opportunity to showcase their achievements in creating and sustaining business," says IAS MD, Johanna McDowell.