Ad agencies and advertisers are victims of the belief that "creativity" is the basis of their current relationships, and that "more creativity" will give them more of what they need. Ad agencies have promoted "creativity" since the days of Bill Bernbach, more than 50 years ago, when agencies were at the top of their game. Advertisers, as their clients, continue to hire agencies for their perceived creativity, provided costs are rock bottom. However, "creativity" is no longer delivering improved brand performance or increasing shareholder value. The search for more creativity is making victims of agencies and CMOs alike -- neither lasts very long in a relationship. It's time for a new paradigm. The "Creative Paradigm" is out of date. It's not working.
"Creativity" Versus "Improved Results": The Paradigm Needs to Change
