“If 2022 was about building the boat, then 2023 is about making it go faster.”

This was the general consensus at the end of last year:

• Some agency leaders wanted to consolidate what they’d already got and improve upon it, rather than tacking on lots of new, shiny bits on for the sake of it.
• Others had noticed decisions about new year projects had been slow to come through, with clients reluctant to commit.
• Some even had plans to change what they do – be it niching or expanding – and wanted to hit the ground running.

So, how has the first quarter of this year kicked off? Have you been able to shake off the shackles of last year? Or are the ghosts of 2022 still roaming?

Come along and share how the last couple of months have been for you – and if you’ve noticed the tides turning.