Agency Holding Companies

<p>Agency holding companies are conglomerates that own multiple individual agencies specializing in various aspects of advertising, marketing, public relations (PR), and other forms of media and communication services. These holding companies are essentially the umbrella organizations under which several different types of agencies operate, including ad agencies, advertising agencies, PR agencies, and more. Each of these agencies might focus on a different niche or market sector, offering specialized services ranging from creative advertising campaigns to strategic media planning and buying, digital marketing, and beyond.

The structure of agency holding companies allows for a broad range of services to be offered under one roof, providing clients with a comprehensive suite of solutions for their advertising and marketing needs. This model also facilitates resource sharing among the subsidiary agencies, such as access to proprietary research, technology tools, and a global network of industry professionals. However, the diverse and specialized nature of the work carried out by these agencies means that they have very specific operational and management needs.

People working within these agencies, from creatives to account managers and strategists, require specialized tools and software to manage their projects, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality work to their clients. Traditional project management or business software often falls short in meeting these unique needs, leading to inefficiencies and bottlenecks in the creative process.

This is where a solution like Allfred.io comes into play. Designed specifically with the advertising and creative industries in mind, Allfred.io is an all-in-one agency management tool that addresses the specific challenges faced by professionals in this sector. From project tracking and collaboration to resource allocation and client reporting, Allfred.io provides a suite of features that streamline operations, enhance productivity, and enable agencies to focus on what they do best: creating impactful advertising and marketing campaigns.

We understand that each advertising agency or PR agency has its own unique needs and workflow. That's why we recommend taking a closer look at Allfred.io or speaking to one of our consultants to see how our platform can be tailored to suit your agency's specific requirements. Whether you're part of a larger agency holding company or an independent ad agency, Allfred.io can help you optimize your processes and achieve better results for your clients.

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Allfred’s connected data and analytics capabilities enable agency owners to make data‑informed decisions, leading to better client satisfaction and successful campaigns.

  • Seamless budget, finance, billing & reporting management
  • Simple CRM for employees, clients and contractors
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Fast & Flexible budget creation

View agency tasks and expenses on one screen without endless scrolling. With simple inline editing and drag-and-drop reordering. Flexible as spreadsheets, without the worry of maintaining correct formulas.

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Share Budgeting Know-how across your Agency

Get automatic suggestions from past agency projects while building your budget. This utilizes shared agency know-how and speeds up your budget creation process.

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