Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/ Insights for Aspiring Young Marketers and Communicators Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:44:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-30157 Madison Chadwick Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:26:58 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-30157 I felt like I heard a resounding "Start at a big agency!" from the pros at DePaul's conference. While I plan on applying at some of them, I definitely won't count out the smaller places (There was something about Dig that I really loved, I hope there are more places in Chicago like that!) Where the best places to begin are are getting overwhelming. I felt like I heard a resounding “Start at a big agency!” from the pros at DePaul’s conference. While I plan on applying at some of them, I definitely won’t count out the smaller places (There was something about Dig that I really loved, I hope there are more places in Chicago like that!)

Where the best places to begin are are getting overwhelming.

]]> Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-30147 Natalie Thomas Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:17:01 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-30147 I haven't had experience with a larger agency or company, but I've certainly found that with smaller ones, it's easier to learn what makes the agency tick. Understanding personalities, learning more about team members, and becoming aware of internal agency mechanics are all parts of being in PR (and in the work world in general)... and they are all parts that I imagine are easier in a smaller agency. For me, understanding the organization I work for so intimately is one of the best parts of working in a smaller agency or company--though maybe everyone here who has experience in a large agency can give some examples otherwise. Nice post--I am glad to see recognition for the smaller agencies after the Chicago PRSSA event. Everyone was so focused on the major agencies, it felt unfair. Thanks! I haven’t had experience with a larger agency or company, but I’ve certainly found that with smaller ones, it’s easier to learn what makes the agency tick. Understanding personalities, learning more about team members, and becoming aware of internal agency mechanics are all parts of being in PR (and in the work world in general)… and they are all parts that I imagine are easier in a smaller agency. For me, understanding the organization I work for so intimately is one of the best parts of working in a smaller agency or company–though maybe everyone here who has experience in a large agency can give some examples otherwise.

Nice post–I am glad to see recognition for the smaller agencies after the Chicago PRSSA event. Everyone was so focused on the major agencies, it felt unfair. Thanks!

]]> Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-29984 Allie Osmar Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:55:32 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-29984 I appreciate the additional insights from those of you have seen this from different perspectives! I appreciate the additional insights from those of you have seen this from different perspectives!

]]> Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-29814 Rebecca Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:55:10 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-29814 Indeed, some companies will be looking for smaller agencies. We vetted a number of firms and after learning more about each through numerous conversations, we found that a smaller firm would be better-suited to what we wanted, and seemed to be more adept in the skills we required. Lots of companies like the assurance that they'll receive more attention from a smaller firm than a large firm with more layers. Indeed, some companies will be looking for smaller agencies. We vetted a number of firms and after learning more about each through numerous conversations, we found that a smaller firm would be better-suited to what we wanted, and seemed to be more adept in the skills we required. Lots of companies like the assurance that they’ll receive more attention from a smaller firm than a large firm with more layers.

]]> Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-29679 Rachel Esterline Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:45:02 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-29679 I worked at a large agency first and am now working at a small agency. I absolutely love working at a small agency. To those seeking jobs, small agencies are a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on a variety of projects and to network with great people (including presidents and CEOs). Great advice Allie! I worked at a large agency first and am now working at a small agency. I absolutely love working at a small agency. To those seeking jobs, small agencies are a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on a variety of projects and to network with great people (including presidents and CEOs).

Great advice Allie!

]]> Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-29671 Nick Lucido Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:12:27 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-29671 In addition to Katie's perspective, I would add that internships within smaller agencies also provide a great experience. I worked at a solo shop and a smaller agency before working at a large agency, and while each provided a unique experience, I still find my experiences at the smaller companies to be valuable in my career path. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! In addition to Katie’s perspective, I would add that internships within smaller agencies also provide a great experience. I worked at a solo shop and a smaller agency before working at a large agency, and while each provided a unique experience, I still find my experiences at the smaller companies to be valuable in my career path. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!

]]> Where To Buy Bactrim - Pharmacy you can trust! http://thecreativecareer.com/2010/02/16/big-agencies-may-seem-to-have-all-the-glamour-but-dont-count-out-the-little-guys/comment-page-1/#comment-29643 Katie Cerney Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:15:20 +0000 http://thecreativecareer.com/?p=439#comment-29643 I attended the PRSSA 'Get in the Loop' Conference this past week, and was thrilled to speak with so many PR professionals who specialize in vastly different areas of our field. I always thought that starting off in one of the larger agencies was the best way to start; however, that's not to say that some of the smaller agencies can't offer some top-notch clientele. Although the large agencies offer a variety of different clients and big time accounts, the smaller agencies offer great opportunities for networking. The smaller the agency the more you get to know your fellow colleagues, and building up contacts is just as important as building up clients. I attended the PRSSA ‘Get in the Loop’ Conference this past week, and was thrilled to speak with so many PR professionals who specialize in vastly different areas of our field. I always thought that starting off in one of the larger agencies was the best way to start; however, that’s not to say that some of the smaller agencies can’t offer some top-notch clientele.

Although the large agencies offer a variety of different clients and big time accounts, the smaller agencies offer great opportunities for networking. The smaller the agency the more you get to know your fellow colleagues, and building up contacts is just as important as building up clients.

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