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The Media Agency Contract Best Practice Guide (Association of Canadian Advertisers)

Created in partnership with the Association of Canadian Advertisers

Clear, fair contracts are the foundation of effective client–agency relationships. Yet many advertisers face risk from unclear terms, opaque practices, and outdated agreements. With more spend moving into digital, the need for strong governance and transparency has never been greater.

This guide, produced with the ACA, gives marketers the tools to secure better contracts, strengthen accountability, and protect every dollar invested in media.

Media Agency Contract Best Practice Guide - Ebiquity, Firm Decisions and Association of Canadian Advertisers

The guide offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to media agency contracting, including:

  • Why unclear MSAs and remuneration models can create commercial and reputational risk

  • How proprietary media, programmatic transparency, and digital guardrails impact accountability

  • What leading advertisers do to safeguard payments, rebates, and data management

  • Why robust audit rights are essential to ensure compliance and financial recovery

Download the guide today to strengthen your agency contracts and invest with confidence.

Highlights

35% of respondents do not have financial audit rights in their agency contracts
56% of respondents are unsure if their programmatic buying uses all available tools to prevent misplacement
Millions at stake in unbilled media

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