最新报道:A $1 trillion digital advertising market opportunity by 2027 faces a major bottleneck as 60% of agencies remain founder-dependent, making them unattractive to buyers according to Productive's 2024 survey of 783 agencies. While 60% report over half their revenue is recurring, the same percentage rely on founders for business development, creating a valuation gap. Agencies with systematic operations command premium multiples, while founder-dependent ones face steep discounts or rejection due to client and operational risks if founders depart. Only 15% of agencies now have over 25% revenue concentration from a single client, showing improved diversification despite persistent founder dependency issues.