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1 building and sustaining productive working relationships p u b l i c r e l a t i o n s a n d p r o c u r e m e n t

2 INTRODUCTION 1 1 THE GROWING INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS 2 2 GUIDELINES FOR PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS 9 c o n t e n t s 3 STRATEGIES FOR WORKING TOGETHER 11 AGENCY SELECTION 12 COMPENSATION 14 RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 18 ASSESSMENT 21 CONCLUSION 23

3 Introduction Public relations firms and their clients have always forged relationships based on a common understanding of the discipline. Whether on the agency or the client side, public relations professionals speak the same language. Regardless of their individual differences, they approach challenges and opportunities from similar perspectives. They both believe in the power of public relations to foster success of an enterprise. i n t r o d u c t i o n Increasingly, another perspective is being introduced into the relationship between clients and their agencies. As companies are recognizing the strategic importance of public relations and enhancing their investments in public relations services, they are involving procurement professionals to help assure they are maximizing the value of their agency relationships. Procurement professionals are now collaborating with public relations professionals within their companies to assist with such tasks as selecting agency partners, negotiating agreements, managing the agency relationship and assessing performance. This booklet is designed to help procurement professionals and agency executives gain insight to help establish, build and sustain more productive working relationships.» 1

4 building and sustaining productive working relationships The Growing Influence of Procurement Professionals Procurement, or strategic sourcing, is an increasingly important function at major corporations. There are a number of trends driving the growing influence of these professionals: Corporations are streamlining their operations and relying more on outside resources; they are seeking to maximize efficiencies in all aspects of the supply chain; and, perhaps most significantly, they are seeking to manage total costs. Procurement professionals are responsible for helping corporations to enhance the value they receive from outside resources, reduce costs and identify and manage risks associated with outside suppliers. t h e g r o w i n g i n f l u e n c e o f p r o c u r e m e n t p r o f e s s i o n a l s Historically, this function focused primarily on manufacturing and achieved results by driving costs out of the manufacturing process. Building on success in this area, the procurement function has evolved to encompass virtually all aspects of the business, including direct and indirect services. Procurement professionals typically begin their assessment of outside resources by analyzing a specific service based on two critical dimensions: 1. Business impact. In analyzing impact, procurement professionals weigh how critical the service is to the success of the business. 2. Relative spend. This aspect of the analysis looks at the total cost of the service, its contribution to margins and related factors.» 3

5 As Chart A indicates, for example, high impact/high spend service providers are often considered strategic partners. Procurement professionals are likely to give strategic partners greater latitude in negotiations than firms that fall into other categories. In dealing with service providers that require a relatively high spend yet have a low impact on the business, procurement officers will seek to use their leverage to be especially tough in negotiations. Procurement professionals rarely operate independently. They serve internal clients and bring business and financial expertise to complement their clients expertise in a specific discipline or technical area. One key role they fulfill is providing professional contracting and negotiation support for their internal clients. Procurement Analysis of Supplier Procurement Strategies A HIGH supplier business impact LOW critical suppliers commodity vendors strategic partners undifferentiated suppliers LOW relative spend for services HIGH HIGH supplier business impact LOW > long-term contracts > obtain price guarantees > quality/delivery emphasis > use multiple sources > develop basic performance metrics > minimize involvement > select solely on price > empower end users > bundle services > automate processes > develop alliances > ensure supplier viability > share risks and rewards > steward relationship and performance > continuous process improvement > limit term of contract > seek volume discount > negotiate aggressively > identify multiple sources > improve processes LOW relative spend for services HIGH B Once they have broadly categorized the type of service provider with whom they are negotiating, procurement professionals pursue distinct strategies for different types of service providers. Chart B reflects some of the strategies procurement professionals may pursue in managing their relationships with service providers in each category. In dealing with low impact/low spend service providers, for example, companies may employ strategies designed to minimize both the cost of the service and the amount of attention the service provider requires from the company. With high impact/low spend service providers, companies are likely to focus less on cost reduction strategies and more on strategies designed to reduce their vulnerability to changes in the service provider that would have a negative effect on the business. Procurement and Public Relations In recent years, the procurement function in many companies has expanded to include strategic sourcing of professional services. In the marketing services field, advertising agencies were the first to receive attention from procurement professionals due to the relative size of the expenditure and the perception that there was room for improvement in the management of this essential service. Now, many procurement functions are expanding to consider other marketing services, including public relations. Their experience with advertising is coloring their approach to public relations, largely because both are considered creative businesses and there are parallels between these types of firms. Some companies with large procurement functions have designated marketing services specialists, often with experience in the field. In other companies, procurement professionals without prior experience in marketing services or the public relations industry may have responsibility for the sector. 4 5

6 Procurement officers work collaboratively with internal public relations professionals and often learn about the business from them. As procurement professionals become involved with public relations firms on behalf of their internal clients, they are considering such questions as: What are our company s requirements for public relations services? What are the capabilities of our in-house public relations staff? What criteria should we consider in evaluating agency options? Which of the options we have evaluated make the best sense for the business? What contractual terms will enable us to gain the most from the relationship? What formal processes are in place to assess agency performance? How well is the current agency/client relationship going? Are there improvements we could make in the relationship? Are we getting the best value and quality? What processes can we apply to improve the way we work together? Before entering into discussions with current or prospective clients and their procurement advisors, many public relations firms also conduct an analysis of the client to formulate their strategy for negotiations. Such an analysis may examine: 1. Client appeal. In assessing the attractiveness of a client, agencies consider such factors as the strategic fit with the agency business, the nature of the client challenge, and the quality of the working relationship. 2. Relative value. This analysis looks at such factors as the agency cost to effectively serve the client, the total compensation and the growth potential of the account. As Chart C indicates, for example, agencies are likely to make their most significant investments in pursuing relationships with clients that are a strategic fit with the goals of the firm, even if their current relative value is somewhat low. On the other hand, they will look closely at their relationships with clients that are low appeal/low value and consider whether such relationships are worth maintaining or should be transitioned out. Agency Analysis of Client HIGH grow maximize client appeal de-emphasize optimize C LOW LOW relative value of client HIGH 6 7

7 Agency executives also pursue strategies for negotiation that reflect their assessment of the client relationship. As Chart D reflects, agency executives consider clients in the upper right quadrant to be prized relationships and they will employ negotiating strategies designed to sustain these relationships over time. Strategies they employ with low appeal/low value clients, on the other hand, are designed to minimize the agency cost to effectively serve the client and give them the opportunity to assess whether the relationship is worth maintaining. building and sustaining productive working relationships Agency Strategies D HIGH client appeal LOW > nurture the client > proactively seek new business opps w/client > demonstrate value > standardize service > utilize less expensive staff > automate processes > consider resigning > provide high level of service > invest in relationship > insist on measurement > negotiate favorable terms > keep key stakeholders happy > improve processes > properly staff business LOW relative value of client HIGH g u i d e l i n e s f o r p r o d u c t i v e r e l a t i o n s h i p s As public relations professionals and procurement executives increase their interaction with each other, both parties will learn from the experience. In the process, they will strengthen their ability to accurately assess their prospective partners and employ appropriate strategies for managing agency/client relationships. 8 «

8 Guidelines for Productive Relationships Public relations and procurement professionals can work together effectively by: Educating each other. Both procurement and public relations professionals can benefit from learning more about their respective disciplines. Conflicts are often the result of misperceptions or simple lack of understanding. building and sustaining productive working relationships Recognizing the value each party provides. Within their corporations, procurement professionals are valued for their expertise and the contributions they make to business operations. Public relations agencies are valued for their contributions to achieving significant business goals. Working relationships between these two parties must be based on mutual respect. Assuring both parties are committed to a common goal. Although agencies and procurement professionals may each have their own objectives for the client/agency relationship, working toward common business goals is a shared priority. Being open and transparent. Procurement professionals should be clear about their objectives and the basis for assessing agencies and their performance. Agencies should be clear about their business model and the basis for their compensation. Mysteries on either side will lead to distrust. s t r a t e g i e s f o r w o r k i n g t o g e t h e r Seeking mutual business benefit. Agree to terms for the relationship that enable both parties and both organizations to benefit. Being guided by the values you want to characterize the relationship. A true partnership between a client and agency can only be achieved when both parties operate with fairness and integrity, thereby creating trust. 10 «

9 Strategies for Working Together Procurement professionals may interact with public relations firms at many different junctures of a client/agency relationship. Following are strategies for working together effectively during four stages of a client/agency relationship. Agency Selection Procurement professionals often work with their public relations counterparts in selecting a public relations firm or implementing changes in client/agency relationships (e.g., consolidating the number of firms serving a client). Strategies for Procurement Professionals» Follow public relations industry guidelines. If you are involved in designing and managing a process for selecting a public relations firm, consult a booklet developed by the Council of Public Relations Firms called Standards for Conducting a Public Relations Firm Search. The booklet is available at Consider the purchase of public relations services independent of advertising or other marketing services. Although there are some parallels between advertising and public relations businesses, these are fundamentally different disciplines. The business models for public relations and advertising agencies are usually different, even when advertising agencies or advertising holding companies own public relations firms.» Take initiative to learn about the public relations business. If you are new to the public relations industry, look for opportunities to learn about the discipline and the agency business.» Reflect your industry knowledge in your proposal request. Your request for proposal (RFP) will not only reflect your understanding of public relations but also will give agencies an early indication of what it would be like to work with your company as a client. Agencies will respond most favorably to an RFP that is clearly designed for a public relations agency search (not merely adapted from another marketing services search), that provides background necessary for the agencies to decide to participate, and that requests only information that is essential for decision-making. Strategies for Agency Executives» Learn from agency procurement specialists. If your agency or its parent company has procurement expertise, ask your own specialists for insights about the procurement function and how you can best respond to the needs of procurement professionals.» Understand the role of procurement in the search. Procurement professionals usually have specific roles within an agency search, working in concert with company public relations professionals. Some typical roles are to manage the overall selection process, closely analyze business and financial information from agencies, and offer a perspective on the final choice

10 » Ask for a description of company procurement policies. Procurement professionals working for public companies are involved in corporate financial reporting. In working with such companies, be aware of their standard policies and how they rationalize spend for professional services.» Illustrate how PR contributes to business outcomes. If your services are considered to have a strong impact on the business, regardless of the anticipated level of spend, your discussions with procurement professionals are likely to be more substantive. At the outset of your discussions, show procurement professionals how public relations can help achieve company goals. Refer to the Council of Public Relations Firms booklet, Demonstrating the Value of Public Relations, for suggested approaches. The booklet is available for purchase through Compensation Procurement professionals may be involved in negotiating compensation and terms of agreement for new agencies or existing agencies. Strategies for Procurement Professionals» Use a specific scope of work as the basis for compensation. For a public relations firm to effectively allocate resources, they must have a clear understanding of the assignment. With a specific scope of work in mind, they can propose a staffing plan that considers both the number of people that need to be involved and the expertise required.» Put comparative data in proper context. There is limited public information available comparing public relations firms on dimensions of their business that are of interest to procurement executives. As you review salary surveys, agency rankings and other information compiled and published in the industry trade press, be sure these reports and their relevance to a specific compensation negotiation are clear.» Maintain confidentiality of agency financials. Agencies expect that information shared with you during compensation negotiations will be kept in strict confidence. This information should not be used for the purpose of benchmarking against other agencies; comparisons from firm to firm may not be valid.» Establish a timetable for revisiting the compensation agreement. Any compensation agreement is based on assumptions and there is always potential for circumstances to change. With this in mind, identify a realistic and fair timeframe for the existing compensation agreement to be in effect and define how often it is to be reviewed and the circumstances that would require you to revisit the agreement at any other time. Strategies for Agency Executives» Involve the right team in discussions with procurement executives. To have an informed dialogue with procurement professionals, agencies need to involve executives with business and financial expertise as well as account management expertise. In addition, these professionals need to be in a position to commit the agency to work according to terms discussed

11 » Be prepared for negotiations. Expect that procurement professionals will want to understand your costs, pricing and profits. Be prepared to share such financial information as the components of standard hourly rates, including overhead costs. In addition, procurement professionals will want to address commissions and markups on expenses and your relationships with third party suppliers.» Clearly articulate the basis for your compensation. Make sure it is clear how you derive fee structures and the factors you consider in pricing (e.g., how you calculate direct and indirect costs). Once you enter into compensation negotiations, support your position with conviction and provide a compelling rationale and value proposition.» Offer comparative data. If you utilize proprietary industry studies such as salary surveys to support your pricing, consider sharing relevant information with procurement executives. Procurement executives often consider sector benchmarks and other comparative data in their decisionmaking and will seek such information from other sources if you do not provide it.» Establish boundaries as appropriate. While making every effort to be transparent, don t hesitate to withhold financial information you feel would compromise the agency and its employees. Whereas, for example, it is appropriate to share salary ranges by professional level and/or practice area and to provide aggregate salaries for staff to be assigned to an account, it is not appropriate to share details of individual compensation.» Carefully define payment terms. Because procurement professionals likely will oversee payment, pay significant attention to payment terms. Payment terms are sometimes used to motivate performance. In these circumstances, terms may go beyond defining the basics (e.g., payment turnaround time and penalties for late payment) to actually define performance milestones that must be met before agencies are paid for services.» Consider compensation models that reinforce accountability for results. To reinforce your assertions about the value of public relations services, consider seeking performance-based compensation in which your compensation is tied to specific objectives. Identify and set clear measures to evaluate public relations results and link them to business goals. Terms of performance-based compensation agreements can vary widely, but often define circumstances under which agencies will share risk and/or be compensated at levels above their normal expected profitability.» Be prepared to walk away. If after good faith negotiations, you are unable to agree to terms that provide your agency with sufficient business benefit or consider the terms unfair, decline the opportunity

12 Relationship Management In cases where clients have existing relationships with public relations firms, procurement professionals may work with their public relations colleagues to design and implement processes for such things as assessing quality and enhancing the efficiency of the agency relationship. During an ongoing client relationship, both procurement and agency public relations professionals should:» Maintain alignment with client public relations professionals. Agencies, procurement professionals and client public relations professionals each bring different perspectives to the client/agency relationship, yet working at cross-purposes is counterproductive. Take time to assure that all three parties generally agree on what you are trying to accomplish together.» Collaborate to define criteria for assessing quality. Both clients and their agencies benefit from periodic feedback about the quality of work and service the agency is providing. If procurement professionals are facilitating this process, they should work with agencies to identify performance measures and design a process for conducting the evaluation. Many agencies have existing processes that may serve as models.» Learn and adopt best practices. Both parties should be receptive to adopting practices that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the relationship. In addition to closely monitoring the relationship, procurement professionals may suggest innovations they have employed with other marketing service providers and agencies may identify best practices they have used with other clients. Strategies for Procurement Professionals» Define procedures for conflict resolution. Despite best efforts, conflicts may arise which the agency and their procurement counterparts cannot resolve. Anticipate such circumstances by defining the procedures the agency or the procurement professional should follow to resolve such situations.» Offer to consult with the agency about ways to improve efficiency and stimulate innovation. Procurement professionals, especially those who specialize in marketing or other professional services fields, may have insights about the business that can benefit your public relations firms. Consider sharing your recommendations or information about best practices with your agencies to enable them to continually improve their operations. Strategies for Agency Executives» Recognize that procurement professionals can be allies. Procurement professionals can be advocates for process improvements you identify that will enhance efficiencies in account management. Consult with them when you identify ways the client can reduce costs by streamlining the relationship.» Give procurement professionals direct exposure to the agency. To help them learn about the business, consider inviting procurement professionals to spend some time at the agency and observe your operations first hand

13 » Identify agency process improvements to increase value. In your day-today management of the client relationship, look for changes in the way you deliver services. Consider, for example, new ways of working across categories and geographies, means for decreasing time from plans to implementation, and techniques for accelerating creative processes. Demonstrate an interest in continuous improvement.» Proactively propose innovative means for expanding the ways you serve the client. Show procurement professionals how they can further leverage the agency relationship by expanding the scope of your work. For example, are there public relations services that may be outsourced to your agency? Are there services you are providing for one division that can be extended to another division for minimal incremental cost?» Look for ways to align agency operations with changing client operations. Whether clients are moving towards leaner, more efficient operations or implementing specific company-wide business processes, look for ways to adapt your own work style to be compatible with them as they evolve. Assessment Procurement professionals may be involved in assessing agency performance, especially when compensation is tied to specific performance measures. In these circumstances, public relations and procurement professionals should:» Collaborate to define assessment metrics and tools. Both the public relations program and the evaluation plan need to be designed to achieve and measure specific objectives. Procurement and public relations professionals should agree to public relations objectives that are tied to critical business goals and identify metrics that will show how results of the public relations program correlate to business results.» Consider qualitative and quantitative measures. Public relations professionals have established tools and techniques for assessing public relations tactics and program results. Some of these tools are quantitative and some are qualitative. In designing an evaluation plan, consider both types of measures to be valid. Summaries of some public relations evaluation tools and techniques are available in the Council of Public Relations Firms booklet Demonstrating the Value of Public Relations. Strategies for Procurement Professionals» Seek meaningful measures, not guarantees. There are uncertainties involved in public relations outcomes and no experienced public relations professional can guarantee that an investment in public relations will deliver a specific return. At the same time, agencies want to be accountable and will work with you to identify meaningful ways to measure public relations outputs and outcomes

14 » Assure sufficient importance is given to the measurement process. Evaluation is an important component of any public relations program. By assuring appropriate time, effort and budget is invested in evaluation, you can assess agency performance and gain insight that will improve the effectiveness of the relationship and future public relations programs. Strategies for Agency Executives» Continue to explore and propose new ways to measure impact. The most fully developed public relations measurement tools are those that measure tactics or program output. Although there are techniques for measuring program outcomes, they are often more expensive than output evaluation and are thus less often applied. In addition to advocating the application of existing measurement techniques, continue to encourage your own agency and research suppliers to the industry to look for innovation in this area.» Provide the client with an action plan based on assessment of results. To make the agency performance evaluation process more productive for all parties, hold a management-level face-to-face review of results. Target areas for improvement with an agreed upon action plan and timetable. Conclusion This project is part of an ongoing effort by the Council of Public Relations Firms to enhance understanding and improve relationships between public relations and procurement professionals. This booklet was produced under the guidance of the Council s Client Advisory Committee and reflects the perspectives of selected agency CEOs and CFOs, corporate procurement officers, and corporate public relations professionals. The Council appreciates the contributions of each of these experts to this important project. The Council of Public Relations Firms offers two additional resources of special interest to those who desire to enhance relationships between public relations and procurement professionals. Referenced elsewhere in this booklet, they are:» Standards for Conducting a Public Relations Firm Search» Demonstrating the Value of Public Relations. These booklets and other resources from the Council of Public Relations Firms are available through its web site at DESIGNED BY EDWARD HOWARD & CO.» A Member of the Council of Public Relations Firms 22 23

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