Sean Dougherty

Articles bySean Dougherty

A copywriter at Funnel, Sean has more than 15 years of experience working in branding and advertising (both agency and client side). He's also a professional voice actor.
data collaboration

How marketers can help agencies get the data they need

In the marketing world, a campaign's success depends on the quality and depth of data used to inform strategies. In-house teams hold the keys to valua...

agency strengths

Where agencies' strengths still lie

It’s hard out there for marketing agencies. For years, they have been facing stiffer competition and budget pressures. More recently, they’ve had to c...

in-house vs agency

Do in-house teams have the edge over agencies?

The traditional rivalry between in-house marketing teams and external agencies has taken a new turn. Historically, external agencies dominated the fie...

advanced analytics

Why advanced analytics are the secret to agency success

According to fresh research we conducted alongside Ravn Research, a whopping 75% of in-house marketers expect their spend on agencies to remain flat o...

agency report cards

Marketing agency reports cards are in…

Marketing teams and their agency partners can only create exceptional work when they’ve cultivated a strong relationship founded in mutual trust. This...

New research shows agencies face a triple threat

Marketing teams and agencies have always had a dynamic push/pull relationship. Sometimes, things can get rocky, and other times this partnership helps...

justify ROI

Justifying spend: why 'marketing ROI' isn’t enough

Marketing ROI (return on investment) is notoriously tricky to calculate. Yet, most marketers continue to plow on, trying to capture accurate ROI to ju...

managing agency resource

How data helps agencies manage resource

It’s one of the biggest challenges any marketing agency can face. No, it’s not AI. It’s managing resources: people. Talent is an agency’s greatest ass...

email nurturing

9 expert nurture email best practices

Email remains one of the most effective marketing methods in your arsenal. Considering that there are nearly 4.5 billion email users around the globe,...

agency onboarding tips

How agencies onboard a new client

For agencies, the process of onboarding a new client can mean the difference between a successful relationship and a challenging one. This critical st...