Advertising Audit & Risk Management

At AARM, we're dedicated to helping companies achieve financial wellness in the advertising process. As a leader in advertising audit and consulting services, we've partnered with some of the world's most recognizable brands across various industries.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower clients to take control of their marketing investments by identifying gaps in financial practices and implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce risks. With our expertise, clients can confidently navigate the complexities of the advertising process and make informed decisions.

Our Expertise

Established in 2001, AARM has developed a deep understanding of client-agency financial practices, agency billing systems, and proprietary audit software. Our team of experts has extensive experience working with agency finance teams, providing us with a unique perspective on the inner workings of the advertising industry.

Our Services

We offer a range of services designed to help clients achieve transparency and control over their marketing investments. These services include:

Agreement Review

In this service, we review existing contracts to identify missing or ambiguous contract terms. We provide testing methodologies and guidelines to ensure compliance and suggest improved contract language to enhance future advertising relationships and reduce financial exposure.

Billing Compliance Testing

We review agency billings, including third-party costs, to ensure compliance. We also verify discount and rebate opportunities and review actual job costs to budget.

Fee Reconciliation

Our team audits billed hours and costs, tests overhead rates and profitability parameters, and reviews staffing plans to actual activity to confirm that fees were appropriately accounted for and billed.

Ancillary Services

AARM's expertise in advertising control environments, systems, fraud, and accounting practices extends to areas such as agency compensation analysis, agency fee and time reconciliation, agency services agreement improvement, internal audit assistance, marketing network risk profiling, and agency transition audits.

Why Choose AARM?

At AARM, we believe that transparency and control are key to achieving success in the advertising process. Our expertise and services are designed to provide clients with the tools they need to make informed decisions and optimize their marketing investments. With AARM, clients can:

• Gain a deeper understanding of their advertising investments
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Improve marketing efficiency and reduce costs
• Achieve transparency and control over their marketing investments

Join Our Community

At AARM, we believe that transparency and control are key to achieving success in the advertising process. Join our community of global advertisers who seek marketing investment transparency and improved stewardship.