Volume versus precision
Your agency provides precision. They create tailored content that hits the right tone for your coaching clients. This is essential for converting leads. But they struggle with volume. A network provides volume. It gets your content in front of thousands of people daily. If you are missing your lead targets, you have a volume problem. Use the network to solve that. Do not expect the agency to give you the same scale, as they are focused on quality and the constraints of your main account.
Operational control and reporting
When you work with an agency, you have a lot of control over the creative. You review every post. When you work with a network provider like TIDE, you provide the videos, and they distribute them. The feedback loop is different. You optimize based on which videos generate the most traffic. It is less about brand aesthetics and more about data. Use the agency for the work that defines your brand and the network for the work that drives growth.
Managing the budget effectively
Agencies can be expensive due to the overhead of staff and strategy. A network is a more direct path to traffic. If you feel you are paying an agency too much for work that doesn't drive enough growth, it is time to reassess. You can split your budget. Allocate a portion to the network to ensure a steady stream of traffic, and keep the agency focused on the specific, high-touch assets that keep your brand image polished and professional.
The integrated marketing strategy
The most effective CMOs use an agency for content creation and a network for distribution. This creates a loop: the agency creates the best versions of your coaching videos, and the network ensures those videos are seen by the largest audience possible. This removes the agency from the bottleneck of distribution and allows them to focus on what they do best: creative and strategy. The network becomes your leverage, making every piece of content from the agency work harder for you.
Use an agency for high-quality creative work and a managed content network to blast that content to a massive new audience.
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Follow-up questions
Which is easier to manage?
The network is much easier as it is a utility for distribution. An agency requires significant management and strategic input.
Will a network replace my agency's social posting?
It shouldn't. The agency manages your primary account, which is your brand hub. The network is for secondary distribution.
What is the biggest risk with an agency?
Stagnation. If they aren't pushing for growth, they become a permanent cost with diminishing returns.