Creating a marketing budget isn’t just a financial exercise; it’s a strategic act. It’s your roadmap for growth, your guardrail against wasted effort, and, when done well, your strongest case for internal alignment and external results.
But while most marketers know how much they wish they could spend, far fewer know how much they should. So, where do you begin?
Read MoreGreat marketers never stop learning—so how are you investing in your team’s growth? From leadership coaching to AI-driven innovation, this blog explores the most effective professional development strategies to keep your marketing team sharp, engaged, and ahead of the curve.
Read MoreChoosing the right marketing Agency in 2025 is about more than finding a vendor—it’s about building a partnership that can adapt to your needs, communicate effectively, and drive long-term results. Start with clear goals, leverage trusted referrals, and prioritize compatibility and communication. Remember, the right Agency won’t just execute campaigns—they’ll act as an extension of your team, helping your Brand navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Read MorePeople overall are not feeling heard or understood. When that happens, team members don’t feel valued, and they usually leave a place of employment or end a partnership. We provide suggestions to improve culture, collaboration, and communication for marketing leaders, including our Team Building service.
Read MoreTraditional Agency searches are often long and expensive, involving high fees and months of vetting. Discover how Setup simplifies the process, delivering highly qualified Agencies in just a week—at no cost to the Client.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, you’re at or striving to be at the VP level, so surely this isn’t your first rodeo…But every role, company, and process is different. Luckily, we’ve put together a helpful guide based on research and interviews with current and former VPMs for new Vice Presidents of Marketing to provide some structure in moments like these.
Read MoreCustom Agency Search is a growing part of Setup’s business, and we take pride in our ability to find and include the best, relevant agencies in a search for any client. We stay on the pulse of what’s happening in the agency space and on the marketing teams of client-side marketers. Throughout this process, we bring rigor and deep experience, and we aim to have everyone walk away from the process with a positive impression of each other.
Read MoreAfter years of lockdown, restrictions have alleviated and trade shows have returned. For some salespeople, this is an exciting chance for them to get out of the office and into the field, and for others this could trigger some anticipatory anxiety.
Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, trade shows can be overwhelming and Setup can offer you tips on how to tackle a trade show in order to return to your company with qualified leads.
Read MoreSetup™ CEO - Joe Koufman published a series of blog posts designed to help #JobSeekers prepare for and find their perfect next position.
Read MoreThe average agency-client relationship lasts less than three years. Agency “breakups” generally happen when an advertising agency fails to communicate, respond, or provide results to their clients. However, sometimes clients stay with an underperforming agency. This is because hiring a new agency is a labor-intensive (and sometimes costly) process that involves countless pitches, endless planning, and tedious RFPs.
How can marketing leaders most effectively navigate evaluating their agency partners?
Read MoreBetween the APIs, ROIs, and BOPUS mumbo jumbo, there is a lot going on in the marketing world. But instead of saying TTYL (talk to you later) and leaving you guessing about these mysterious phrases, we are here to demystify the masses.
Here are the most important acronyms you need to know in the agency world.
Read MoreIf a brand is considering hiring a marketing agency, it is important to set aside appropriate budget. Depending on the scope of needs, some financial plans are more necessary than others but, ultimately, it is up to the client and agency to decide how they will price fees during their agency-client partnership. Read more about the pros and cons of different compensation models in the agency-client relationship.
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