Direct Clients v. Agencies (Panel Discussion)

What are the pros and cons of working with agencies versus with direct clients?
What is the best mix for your situation, talents, and preferred work style?
This session is an opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of experience of the four panelists below as well as to learn from audience questions and comments.
The session will open with a poll of the audience regarding their current client mix.
Moderator Marian Kinoshita will then invite the panelists to introduce themselves and answer some initial questions before opening up to the floor.
By the end of the session, you can expect to have a clearer sense of the kind of clients you want to target and how to work with them to your mutual advantage.
The session will be conducted in both Japanese and English.