Working with Agencies: A practical guide for Internal Communicators

Working with Agencies: A practical guide for Internal Communicators

Two IoIC CPD Points

An exclusive, free training session for IoIC members. 

This session will give practical tools and insights to make agency collaboration smoother, clearer and more effective. Whether you’re briefing a new agency, developing new channels or managing day-to-day projects, getting the best results comes down to how well you work together.

Presented by Felicity Allen and Rachel Puttock from Something Big – a creative communications agency working with some of the world’s largest and most complex workforces – the session will explore how to communicate expectations, manage budgets and timelines, and navigate feedback and approvals with confidence.

Learning outcomes

You’ll gain a clearer understanding of:

  • how agencies operate
  • how to build strong, productive relationships that help internal communicators deliver real impact
  • how to manage budgets and timelines. 

Who is the training for?

This training is most suited to internal communicators who are working with, or will work with, agencies as part of their role and would like to better understand how to make the most out their relationships. 

The session will provide members with 2 CPD Points. 

This session will take place on Zoom. Once booked your personal meeting link will be located in your membership account area under 'My Events'. 

Felicity  Allen

Felicity Allen

Commercial Director, Something Big

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Rachel  Puttock

Rachel Puttock

Client Delivery Director, Something Big

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