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Agency Search Options

Setup has a comprehensive, proprietary process for finding + selecting agency partners that factors in the important things - like agency skill set, client roster, and industry experience. Choose between a Custom or In-Network Agency Search to find your agency match. Not sure which one is right for your needs? Let's talk through your goals.

 
 
 
 
 

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Custom Search

We'll talk through your marketing goals and agency needs, and then conduct a nation-wide, custom agency partner search.

How It Works


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In-Network Search

We'll talk through your marketing goals and agency needs, and then refer you to an agency within the Setup agency network.

How It Works

 
 

How it works

Custom Agency Search

9 in 10 marketers say that selecting an agency is a complex (and time-consuming) process. Whether you’re looking for a full-service marketing agency, a public relations firm, or a specialized digital agency, we can help you connect with fully-vetted, compatible agencies that can solve your marketing challenges.

Here is a detailed explanation of how the Setup Custom Agency Search works.

 

Step 1

We Consult.
Setup works with you to understand your needs. This may include partnering with you to make sure your RFI or RFP is ready to go!

Step 2

We Search.
We identify partners that fit your specific criteria such as location, past experience, personality type, team type, etc.

Step 3

We Deliver.
We connect you with the agencies that fit your criteria, are eager for your business, and are ready to work!

 
 

Lisa Hake - the VP of Marketing and Communications for Great Clips, shares how searching for a Web Development agency was a smooth process using Setup’s help.

Lisa Kummer - Director of Digital Marketing for Great Clips, shares how Setup acted as "an extension of Great Clips' team" to find an agency that fit their needs during the Custom Agency Search process.

 

Dan McSwanson - Director of Marketing for Aaron’s talks about leveraging Setup’s Custom Agency Search service to narrow to a handful of highly qualified marketing agencies to help them choose “the one.”

Barb Scherer - VP of Marketing for W.S. Badcock talks about leveraging Setup’s Custom Agency Search service to save her a huge amount of time vetting agencies and ultimately providing an unbiased perspective on potential agency partners.

 

Hear from A past client

Testimonial

 

“Highly Recommend Setup”

“At Brooks Running, we needed to find an agency to support our retail marketing efforts. Setup helped us through the entire process, from the initial stakeholder interviews to understand the needs of my team to build out the perfect agency profile, creating a long list, narrowing it to a shortlist, issuing requests for information (RFIs) to narrow the field further, create and distribute requests for proposal (RFPs), and ultimately listen to finalist presentations and help us choose the best agency for our needs. Without Setup, not only would we have struggled to find the right agency, the process would have bogged down our team, keeping us from doing critical ongoing work. We highly recommend Setup to any brand looking for a Custom Agency Search to find their perfect marketing agency.”

Ed Riegert III, Brooks Running

“Connect with like-minded marketers”

“I attended a Setup #MarketersBreakfast last year where I was able to connect with several like-minded marketers. There at the breakfast, I met an agency that seemed perfect for what we were trying to accomplish at Rollins/Orkin, so I decided to give them a three-month pilot. Now we have signed a full scope of work and that agency has a ‘seat at our inter-agency table.’ Thanks to Setup for connecting us with the best marketing people and resources.”

Brian Harrison, Rollins, Inc

 
 

How it works

In-Network Agency Search

Connect with capable and compatible agencies in the Setup agency network that can solve your marketing challenges, at no cost to your brand.

 
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Step 1

We Listen.
First, we work with you to understand your needs and where we can fill gaps.

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Step 2

We Analyze.
We compare your needs to the strengths and experience of our agency partners.

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Step 3

We Introduce.
We connect you with fully-vetted agencies within our network that best fit your needs.

 
 

Trisha Amin - Associate Marketing Director for AbbVie, talks about how Setup helped her write a brief, then introduced her to qualified agencies that met all of her criteria.

David Arnett - CMO - Cherry Creek Mortgage, talks about how much time and money Setup saved them in finding two agency partners.

 

Hear from past clients

Testimonials

 

“Setup Saves Time”

"Sometimes, marketing organizations within companies are missing capacity or a specific capability. Setup saved us time and resources by connecting us with a well-vetted marketing agency that could function as an extension of our team."

Tim Hernquist, Jabra

“Efficient and Effective”

“Setup was very helpful in setting up a speed-dating session for agency introductions and establishing a framework for efficient and effective meetings. The process was quick and useful in identifying partners who could provide beneficial services to our brand - both immediately and as our marketing initiatives evolve.”

Mindy Zeh, Cardlytics