September 19, 2022
In its 2021 Productivity and the Pandemic study, IHAF reported that 47% of in-house agencies increased headcount in the 14-16 months prior. To meet demand, added staff enables teams to identify new talent internally and bring in external hires.
With growth comes change. And while some team members …
August 29, 2022
Let’s talk about something that’s sending shivers down the backs of employers nationwide—the Great Resignation. After the pandemic hit, and the workforce had no option but to work from home or find new opportunities, the employee paradigm shifted radically…and permanently.
A job is no longer just …
August 22, 2022
Despite the popularity, success and even acceptance of the in-house model, there’s still a lot that these teams grapple with every single day. There’s also no one-size-fits-all when it comes to in-house agencies—they’re as varied as the industries and brands they serve.
Our 2021 year-end member …
August 15, 2022
The so-called Great Resignation and current talent shortages across the US and Europe have accelerated changes already underway industrywide as brands look toward new models of creative production.
We Are Amnet’s 2022 Benchmark Report for Offshore Creative Production sheds intriguing light on the …
August 08, 2022
Peak performers, it’s time to claim your spot at the top. IHAF’s In-House Agency of the Year award recognizes the unique contributions of internal agencies and creative services organizations. And you can win this prestigious honor by telling us how your team reached new heights.
IHAF welcomes …
August 01, 2022
2022 has been the perfect storm for marketers. There’s been a collision of new expectations and requirements within the industry. Inflation is reducing available budgets. Economic pressures are making markets nervous. Sustainability is top-of-mind in every boardroom. And frugality has moved up the …
July 25, 2022
One-off requests from field-based affiliates (franchisees, resellers, dealers, etc.) can be a thorn in the paw of an in-house agency. These projects often come with quick turnaround times, elevated visibility with leadership (particularly when the requestor is a significant source of revenue), and …
July 18, 2022
Look inside at any successful in-house agency. What do you see? You see a team of dedicated, high-performing individuals who are committed to the businesses and brands they support. Look a mite further and you're also likely to find an equally dedicated, high-performing pool of partners and …
July 11, 2022
Marketing is a big investment, putting significant pressure on in-house agencies. Whether you’ve stalled because your team’s capabilities are bottlenecked or there are several projects to be checked off your list, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you gear up to scale.
Check Your Capacity …
July 06, 2022
On the long list of foolish decisions I’ve made, opening my own design shop right after receiving my design degree is right up there. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I had a desk. I had a computer. I had big dreams. Open for business.
As time went on, I started seeing a sameness to my designs …