{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/2c8b545f-6488-45a3-837c-59ddf8da9b02/69775ee5f4b515342e2f9f13?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building Communities and Winning Pitches: Insights from Kim James at Havas","description":"<p>In this episode, Amanda Rosevear, General Manager of ALF Insight, chats to Kim James, Chief Growth and Business Development Officer at Havas Media Network.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kim shares her journey through the media industry, starting as a graduate TV buyer to her current role at Havas Media Network.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Discover her thoughts behind the importance of building communities for business development and the strategies Havas uses to maintain relationships with prospective clients over long periods.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kim emphasises the necessity of a team effort in successful pitches and tells us how Havas is working to expand their pitch bench.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The episode also discusses the evolving role of procurement in the pitch process and how Havas is addressing these changes through technology, robust qualification processes, and data-driven strategies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:43 Meet Kim James: A Journey in Media</p><p>03:29 Strategies for Business Development</p><p>05:12 Building and Leveraging Communities</p><p>14:45 The Art of Pitching</p><p>21:38 The Changing Landscape of Pitch Processes</p><p>26:07 Utilising Technology and Data in New Business</p><p>33:36 Final Thoughts and Advice</p><p>37:58 Conclusion and Farewell</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to do business with the UK’s leading brands,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.alfinsight.com/contact-us/request-a-demo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">request an ALF Insight demo.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Ultimate Content"}