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Oliver Buchannon
Susan Alvarez

Written by a retail operating exec with 25+ years evaluating agencies, vendors & partners.

When the Agency Relationship Goes Wrong

Mar 16, 2026

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8 min read

When the Agency Relationship Goes Wrong

Most engagements don't fail suddenly. They fail slowly, in ways that are easy to rationalize until they aren't.

Susan Alvarez
Susan Alvarez
Why Most RFPs Don't Work And What to Do Instead

Mar 14, 2026

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7 min read

Why Most RFPs Don't Work And What to Do Instead

Most companies send RFPs hoping to find the best agency. Most RFPs are designed to find the most polished responder. Those are not the same thing.

Susan Alvarez
Susan Alvarez
Why Smart People Make Bad Agency Decisions

Mar 14, 2026

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6 min read

Why Smart People Make Bad Agency Decisions

The decision isn't the problem. The thinking that precedes it is.

Susan Alvarez
Susan Alvarez

The Clarity Brief

Written by a retail operating exec with 25+ years evaluating agencies, vendors & partners.

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