Do you feel like your agency is blending into the crowd, becoming just another service provider in a saturated market? In today's rapidly changing marketing landscape, where AI advancements are accelerating the commoditisation of services, it's more crucial than ever for agencies to differentiate themselves and offer unique value. If you're concerned about standing out and avoiding the trap of becoming a commodity, this episode, with my guest, Mikael Dia, founder of Funnelytics, provides the insights you need to chart a new course. By tuning into this episode of The Agency Accelerator podcast, you'll discover how to: 1. Shift your agency’s focus from tactical execution to strategic thinking, helping to distinguish your offerings in a crowded marketplace. 2. Use data-driven decision-making to provide tangible results for your clients, setting your agency apart from competitors. 3. Implement tools like Funnelytics to visualise client strategies, ensuring comprehensive planning and enhanced client relationships. 4. Hear Mikaels thoughts of the marketing agency industry, post AI Don't let your agency become interchangeable. Grab a seat and listen in to revolutionise your approach. Questions Answered in this Episode Q: How can agencies differentiate themselves in a crowded market dominated by commoditisation?  Q: Why is it essential for agencies to focus on strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making to deliver results?  Q: Can you elaborate on the cycle of plan, measure, optimise in agency strategies and how tools like Funnelytics support this process? Q: What are the critical factors businesses should consider when deciding between hiring in-house talent or a consultant who utilises AI tools?  Q: In what ways can AI tools enhance strategic thinking while potentially replacing tactical tasks within agencies?  Quotations “Agencies must differentiate by focusing on strategic thinking and data-driven decisions rather than getting lost in the tactical noise.” - Mikael Dia “Elevating agency-client conversations to a strategic level is essential for increasing client lifetime value and standing out in a crowded market.” - Rob Da Costa “AI will replace many jobs, but the key to survival is learning how to interact and delegate tasks to AI effectively.” - Mikael Dia Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “I enjoy listening to The Agency Accelerator Podcast. I always learn something from every episode.” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move towards a Self-Running Agency. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now! Useful links mentioned in this episode: Explore Funnelytics and its capabilities: FunnelyticsConnect with Mikael Dia on LinkedIn: Mikael Dia on LinkedInDive deeper into Mikael Dia's insights and content: https://mikaeldia.com/