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Client brief

How to create an effective briefing?

Master Class

Introduction

This training is given for advertisers AND agencies. Advice: register with your agency (Agency via ACC).

An efficient creative process and campaign start with a well-structured, precise, and motivating briefing for the agency. While the agency carries the challenge of coming up with a "grand idea," the advertiser’s role is just as crucial: they must clearly outline the objectives, context, and constraints of the campaign. The goal is to be sharp yet open to creative interpretation. 

In 2008, UBA, together with ACC, published a reference document on this topic: ‘The Client Brief’, a practical guide outlining 10 essential steps for preparing a strong briefing. This guide has proven its value over time and remains an indispensable tool for drafting effective briefs for communication agencies. However, turning theory into practice is best achieved through hands-on experience. 

This training session is led by experienced professionals with a solid track record in both agencies and advertising. The half-day session combines a theoretical framework, backed by strong local case studies, with a workshop section to put learning into practice.

What will you learn?

  • You will be able to translate even the most complex business challenges into a clear and actionable briefing, allowing your agency to get started efficiently. 
  • You will learn the key elements of a good briefing, as well as the do’s and don’ts, reducing the need for multiple revisions and back-and-forth communication. 
  • As an advertiser, you will know exactly what and how much information to provide to your agency so they can successfully execute their task. 
  • As an agency, you will understand precisely what information is needed to ensure a clear and well-defined assignment. 
  • By attending this training, you will save time, costs, and energy, ultimately reaching the desired outcome much faster.

For whom?

This session is designed for anyone responsible for drafting strategic or tactical briefings for agencies, including: communication managers, advertising managers, marketing managers, product managers, brand managers, ...

Language

The training is conducted in Dutch, while the presentation materials are in English. Participants may engage in discussions in their preferred language.

Speakers

  1. Petra Baeck

    Petra Baeck

    CMO at Kom Op Tegen Kanker

    Petra Baeck is an independent marketing consultant at Brand Booster. With over 25 years of experience, she specialises in creating impactful brands that blend smart creativity with data-driven strategy. Until 2023, she held management positions on the advertiser’s side at companies such as Argenta, 2dehands/2ememain, American Express, and Brussels Airlines. Petra has won two Gold Effie Awards (in 2017 and 2022) and a European Bronze Effie (in 2023).

  2. Petra De Roos

    Petra De Roos

    CEO at ACC

    Before joining ACC, where she represents the communication agency sector, Petra spent 25 years on the agency side (LDV United), contributing to impactful work for strong brands such as Devos & Lemmens, Red Bull, the Flemish Government, Argenta, Special Olympics, JBC, Torfs, Brugge Kaas, and many others. She also served on the Effie Jury for seven years, including four years as vice-chair. Petra understands better than anyone that strong creative and effective work starts with a well-crafted briefing.

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Prices

  • UBA member : Free. The participation fee is included in your company's annual membership contribution.
  • Standard: € 430 (excl. VAT)
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