But do they sit down and ask: How are we going to handle our accounts?

Several Internet companies have named the first agencies to handle their accounts.

The agency had handled the restaurant chain's account since April 1998.

The farmer had his private office where he could handle accounts and keep a diary.

She said clients appreciate the fact that those who handle their accounts will probably still be working for the company tomorrow.

"But then, only fools would have you handling their accounts now."

I'll introduce you to the people who will be handling your account.

And firms may provide their overall track record, not that of the manager who will actually be handling your account.

Bozell will continue to handle the $120 million domestic account.

The agency had handled the account three years ago; it has recently been dormant.