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Inspiring a Purpose-Driven Creative Culture
August 26, 2019
Meet Darren Abbott, Senior VP of Creative at Hallmark Cards—the latest pacesetter we’re pleased to welcome to our roster of speakers for this year’s IHAF Conference & Awards, where we’ll explore the strategies and skills in-house agencies need to future proof their organizations.
In Darren’s …
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Is Your In-House Agency Future Proof?
July 15, 2019
While most of you are in the throes of summer, the IHAF team is in the throes of planning our biggest event of the year—the IHAF Conference & Awards. This year’s conference is about future proofing your in-house agency, with a national panel of speakers delivering a mix of keynotes and how-to …
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It’s the Year of Connectedness
January 07, 2019
Twenty-eighteen was quite a year at IHAF and for in-house agencies in general—from press coverage to performance excellence, our members demonstrated that they have what it takes to be truly exceptional.
When companies come to IHAF, they often tell us they join for the content but that the …
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How Brand’s Got Your Back
February 12, 2018
One of the leading challenges internal and external agencies face is effectively influencing clients. No matter how big your client’s line of business or product set might be, getting them to adhere to corporate brand standards is essential—though not all clients understand why.
In this week’s …
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7 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand
May 08, 2017
In today’s hyper-connected world, brand building is no longer limited to monitoring and actively nurturing the reputation of a product or organization. It’s become much more personal—in some instances, very personal.
Every tweet, status update, shared video, or tagged image helps paint an …
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Five Reasons to Attend HDL 2017
March 13, 2017
Once you enter the professional world, opportunities for ongoing education can be few and far between. No matter how proud you are of your experience or degree, we all need to stay fresh. That’s why a trip to the HOW Design Live conference could be just the thing to inspire your work and boost your …
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The Ultimate Guide to Membership
January 09, 2017
With the planning and prep that typically happen at the start of a new year, this week’s webinar on how to optimize your membership with IHAF is well timed. The one-hour session is not only intended to orient our newest members, but to inform those who have been tire kicking as well!
The …
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Are You Taking Advantage of IHAF?
July 25, 2016
Last week, IHAF’s Associate Director, Emily Foster, and Business Development Manager, Kate O’Callaghan, facilitated a webinar on “Optimizing Your Membership.” This 40-minute session gave members and non-members a closer look at all of the programming and benefits IHAF has to offer.
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Why Is My Job Req Still Open?
May 16, 2016
Two expressions often come to mind in my day as a creative recruiter: “Time kills all deals,” and “Numbers don’t lie.”
Right now, with a strong economy, unemployment around 5% and great candidates getting snapped up faster than you can say “You’re hired,” some organizations find their job reqs …
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A New Member’s Perspective on Professional Development
May 02, 2016
I met IHAF Board Chair Mark Gibson late last year at the 2015 HOW Design Live Conference in Chicago. Mark was attending the conference in support of IHAF and two members of his in-house agency at State Farm Insurance creative team who were presenting a session on how to increase influence in house. …
