Strategic Product Studio

March 1, 2024

How to Make Your Agency Work for You—Not Just with You

Kim Krauwel

Kim Krauwel

Managing partner

Ever wondered why some brands consistently nail their digital footprint while others miss the mark? It’s not just about having a great agency. It’s about having an agency that acts more like a partner than a hired hand. This article is for all organizations who are searching for a long term strategic partnership with their digital agency.

Building a partnership that lasts

Think Long Term

Is your agency just another vendor, or are they a partner? When wrapping up a project, don’t just tick off the checkboxes—consider whether this agency understands your long game. Can they handle not just today's tasks but also tomorrow's challenges?

Clarify Roles and Expectations

Get clear from the start. What do you expect from them and what do they need from you? Setting these expectations early helps prevent just about every misunderstanding that could throw your projects off track.


Align Feedback with Goals

If you speak in spreadsheets and they speak in sketches, meetings can get lost in translation. Ensure everyone understands the 'why' behind feedback, aligning it directly with your business goals to keep things moving smoothly.


Share Your Vision

Don’t keep your agency in the dark about where you're headed. The more they know about your future plans, the better they can help you get there. A good agency can do a lot more than just execute commands—they can provide strategic insights that anticipate market trends and customer needs.

Transforming your agency relationship into a true partnership can be a game changer. It’s about building trust and aligning visions so that every campaign pushes the envelope—not just checks a box. 

Ready to shift gears? Let’s make our agency collaboration not just productive but visionary!

Ever wondered why some brands consistently nail their digital footprint while others miss the mark? It’s not just about having a great agency. It’s about having an agency that acts more like a partner than a hired hand. This article is for all organizations who are searching for a long term strategic partnership with their digital agency.

Building a partnership that lasts

Think Long Term

Is your agency just another vendor, or are they a partner? When wrapping up a project, don’t just tick off the checkboxes—consider whether this agency understands your long game. Can they handle not just today's tasks but also tomorrow's challenges?

Clarify Roles and Expectations

Get clear from the start. What do you expect from them and what do they need from you? Setting these expectations early helps prevent just about every misunderstanding that could throw your projects off track.


Align Feedback with Goals

If you speak in spreadsheets and they speak in sketches, meetings can get lost in translation. Ensure everyone understands the 'why' behind feedback, aligning it directly with your business goals to keep things moving smoothly.


Share Your Vision

Don’t keep your agency in the dark about where you're headed. The more they know about your future plans, the better they can help you get there. A good agency can do a lot more than just execute commands—they can provide strategic insights that anticipate market trends and customer needs.

Transforming your agency relationship into a true partnership can be a game changer. It’s about building trust and aligning visions so that every campaign pushes the envelope—not just checks a box. 

Ready to shift gears? Let’s make our agency collaboration not just productive but visionary!

Ever wondered why some brands consistently nail their digital footprint while others miss the mark? It’s not just about having a great agency. It’s about having an agency that acts more like a partner than a hired hand. This article is for all organizations who are searching for a long term strategic partnership with their digital agency.

Building a partnership that lasts

Think Long Term

Is your agency just another vendor, or are they a partner? When wrapping up a project, don’t just tick off the checkboxes—consider whether this agency understands your long game. Can they handle not just today's tasks but also tomorrow's challenges?

Clarify Roles and Expectations

Get clear from the start. What do you expect from them and what do they need from you? Setting these expectations early helps prevent just about every misunderstanding that could throw your projects off track.


Align Feedback with Goals

If you speak in spreadsheets and they speak in sketches, meetings can get lost in translation. Ensure everyone understands the 'why' behind feedback, aligning it directly with your business goals to keep things moving smoothly.


Share Your Vision

Don’t keep your agency in the dark about where you're headed. The more they know about your future plans, the better they can help you get there. A good agency can do a lot more than just execute commands—they can provide strategic insights that anticipate market trends and customer needs.

Transforming your agency relationship into a true partnership can be a game changer. It’s about building trust and aligning visions so that every campaign pushes the envelope—not just checks a box. 

Ready to shift gears? Let’s make our agency collaboration not just productive but visionary!

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1017 WT Amsterdam

The Netherlands