What’s Next for Account and Project Management?, with Brett Harned
Creative Agency Account Manager PodcastShow Notes
Welcome to episode 168. This one is a little different because I’m joined by my AM:PM event co-host, Brett Harned. On 29th & 30th September, Brett and I are bringing agency owners, account managers, project managers and operations leaders together in Atlanta, Georgia to work through some of the biggest questions facing agencies right now.
How should account and project management roles evolve? Where can AI genuinely improve delivery? And how do you grow client relationships without damaging profitability or burning out the team?
My biggest takeaway is that agencies don’t need to have all the answers, but they do need to create the space to ask better questions. This is what we explore in this episode, and the questions are also at the heart of the AM:PM Event. The early-bird ticket price ends on 31st July, so you can find out more and book your place here: http://theampmevent.com/
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