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Podcast: Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips
Episode: Marketing Agencies Are Feeling an Artificial Uptick in Business
Description: Agencies face pressure but smart M&A chances emerge. We cover deal math, asset vs. stock pitfalls, ops fixes, “artificial upticks,” and brand-safety risks—plus lessons from Federer, Jerry Jones, and LinkedIn’s SEO surge.
Key takeaways
Agency deals: Buy assets, check contracts, cross-sell, and use AI.
Growth reality: Upticks are old deals; fix ops and hiring to grow.
Winning edge: Small gains add up—stay steady and market with flair.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Agencies Are Struggling—M&A Conversations Heat Up
(01:16) B2B+B2C Synergy: Community, C...