What’s keeping US agency leaders up at night? From AI and M&A to talent, pricing and growth, our new US Agency Leadership Report 2026 explores the issues dominating conversations in the C-suite.
The report features insights and key takeaways from our inaugural US Agency C-Suite Summit, which brought almost 100 agency leaders, founders, investors and industry partners together at NeueHouse Madison Square in New York on 12 May.
Developed in partnership with industry expert Howard Givner, CEO of Heathcote Advisory Group and Senior Advisor at Oaklins: DeSilva & Phillips, the summit was designed to create a dedicated forum for agency leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences and learn from one another in confidence.
This report captures some of the most valuable insights from a day of candid conversations around the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of event agencies.
Givner shares his reflections on the key themes that emerged throughout the day, before we take a deeper dive into growth through investment and M&A, how AI is transforming the agency operating model, and the leadership lessons that come with scaling a business.