[em]powering partnerships

At KJK, we believe in the power of trusted, open and enduring relationships, and are committed to building best-in-class partnerships between marketers and agencies to successfully activate brands. We do this by offering expert consultancy with tailored approaches and actionable strategies.

Let us help you optimize your client-agency partnerships and deliver real business results.

DEEP EXPERIENCE

Having worked extensively on the client side at the highest level, we have developed comprehensive industry knowledge and specialized skills in client-agency partnership management.

DIRECT INVOLVEMENT

We work directly with you every step of the way, taking the time to understand your unique needs and develop tailored approaches with actionable strategies designed to transform your business.

FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENTS

Working as an extension of your team, we provide options to best suit your needs; from discreet, project-based assignments to long term retainer-based engagement models.

We help marketers and agencies collaborate better.

Great marketing is the result of outstanding client-agency partnerships, but managing those relationships is not easy and demands an acquired set of skills.

Having experienced both poorly and well-managed partnerships, we've learned how to identify key challenges, assess unique requirements, and develop winning solutions.

Limited resources shouldn't prevent the attention that these critical partnerships demand. Neglecting poorly managed or unproductive client-agency relations can result in substandard marketing, wasted investment, and frustration for all parties.

At KJK, we offer a suite of services that provide flexible solutions designed to optimize client-agency partnerships and help deliver marketing excellence.

SERVICES

[ BRANDS ]

Optimize your agency partnerships

Helping marketing and procurement executives build trusted, productive and enduring partnerships with their agencies to maximize the value of marketing investments, foster innovation and successfully activate brands.

[ AGENCIES ]

Maximize your business development opportunities

Providing insight into brands' marketing and sourcing operations to help small to mid-sized agencies enhance their operations and develop compelling value propositions that resonate with marketing and procurement executives.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "James not only possesses a rare expertise in agency relations and management, but his seasoned leadership allows him to translate his knowledge into real business results. James has led our organization through tremendous change and really optimized our agency portfolio and partnerships. Importantly, he’s just great to work with!"

    Vince Hudson

    Head of North America Business Marketing, Meta

  • "James is one of those unique individuals who starts and ends every conversation, collaboration, and working moment from a place of true partnership. His empathy fosters such a powerful dynamic between his agency and client teams, ensuring people feel comfortable being vulnerable – and that’s the best way to brilliant work. One of the best in this business."

    John Dupuis

    Global President, dentsuMB & CEO dentsu Creative Americas

  • "As one of KJK's first clients, I can absolutely vouch for James. His experience and understanding of large matrix corporations and how they engage and work with small agencies like ours were both incredibly insightful and tremendously valuable to our management team. If you're a looking for a consultant in this space, I highly recommend James."

    Bryan Reid

    Founder/CEO, Altitude Management Inc.

  • "I'm beyond excited for all that is to come with SwellShark at our side and I couldn't be more grateful for KJK Consulting's guidance through the RFP process. From beginning to end, James Kirtland and Ian McDonald made what could be a very daunting project feel streamlined yet thorough, agile yet structured. From the client side, it was an enjoyable and stress-free RFP."

    Anna Dietrich

    Associate Director Brand Management, Tauck

CONTACT US

Let us help you optimize your client-agency partnerships and deliver real business results.