Definition

Quarterly Business Review (QBR)

A structured meeting to review performance, discuss strategy, and strengthen client relationships every quarter.

A structured meeting to review performance, discuss strategy, and strengthen client relationships every quarter.

Definition

A Quarterly Business Review is a strategic meeting between agency and client to review the past quarter's results, align on upcoming priorities, and strengthen the relationship. QBRs typically cover performance metrics, wins and challenges, strategic recommendations, and contract discussions.

Why This Matters for Agencies

QBRs are powerful retention tools. They force agencies to demonstrate value regularly and give clients a forum for feedback before frustrations build. Agencies that conduct regular QBRs have significantly higher retention rates than those relying on ad-hoc communication.

Example

QBR agenda: Review KPIs vs. goals (15 min), discuss major wins and learnings (15 min), present strategic recommendations (20 min), gather client feedback (10 min), align on Q2 priorities (15 min), contract/expansion discussion (15 min).

QBR Materials Generated Automatically

Angelwood compiles progress data, approvals, and outcomes into QBR-ready reports, saving hours of preparation time.