Ranking The 10 Reasons Pitches Go Wrong

Ranking The 10 Reasons Pitches Go Wrong

From #MediaSnack by ID Comms

May 29, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Tom Denford and pitch expert Yasmena discuss the ANA and 4A's pitch principles and their impact on agency partnerships.

In this episode of #MediaSnack, Tom Denford and pitch expert Yasmena, evaluate the ANA and 4A's new pitch principles, providing a tier ranking of each based on their relevance and impact. The discussion highlights the importance of mutual commitment, streamlined timelines, and the nuances of speculative work and compensation. Discover how these principles can transform your pitch process and lead to successful agency partnerships. **What You'll Learn:** - The significance of chemistry and transparency in agency pitches - How to prioritize and rank the ANA and 4A's pitch principles - Best practices for managing pitch timelines and stakeholder involvement - Insights on compensating for pitch labor and maintaining fair agreements Subscribe to #MediaSnack to stay informed, stay competitive, and stay winning. Let's all #GetGoodAtMedia together. #MediaSnack is presented by ID Comms, the award-winning global media advisory and analytics firm. We've been helping the world's most ambitious marketers #GetGoodAtMedia since 2009. Find out more at www.idcomms.com

People in this episode

Host: Tom Denford

Guest: Yasmena

Topics covered

  • pitch principles
  • agency partnerships
  • compensation
  • timelines
  • transparency
  • chemistry

Keywords

  • pitches
  • agency
  • principles
  • commitment
  • speculative work
  • compensation
  • stakeholder involvement

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Organizations: ANA, 4A's

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