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Go with Your Gut and Find a Way
April 12, 2021
What do you do when your company is due for a rebrand, but your organization isn’t ready? You seize what’s within your control to influence the outcome.
After an agency partner created a bold advertising splash that was a departure from our brand standards (for various reasons), we were left with …
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What's Next for In-House Agencies?
January 04, 2021
In-house agencies in 2021 have a lot to look forward to. Our latest field study shows that 75 percent of advertisers now have internal creative teams and the majority of digital marketing is being produced in house. The formerly heated debate over in-house vs. external agencies is becoming a …
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Staying Creative Amid the Challenges of 2020
December 07, 2020
The original plans we had for 2020 didn’t exactly pan out as we anticipated. Everyone has been affected. And, for creative folks working in the retail and consumer packaged goods industries, there have been some very specific challenges: studios have effectively shut down, production schedules have …
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Letting Go of the Leash
November 30, 2020
“Either you believe you are creative, or you don’t. And either way, you’re right.”
That insight from in-house agency leader Don Lane captures the spirit of the 2020 IHAF Conference & Awards: CREATIVITY UNLEASHED. In other words, anyone, regardless of title or job function, can think creatively and …
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Meet the Sponsors
October 26, 2020
Behind every in-house agency is a mix of partners and providers in key support roles. Several of them deserve our thanks for their generosity in helping to bring the fast-approaching IHAF Conference & Awards to life. Find new solutions to keep your team effective and agile—meet the sponsors behind …
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Now Virtual, Still Awesome
October 12, 2020
Forget the “now-more-than-evers,” the mute button fails and all that you think you know about virtual events. The 2020 IHAF Conference & Awards is something entirely different! In four short weeks, our biggest event of the year moves from Beantown to Streamtown so in-house pros across the globe can …
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Are You Listening? If Not, You’re Missing Great Stories
September 28, 2020
Ever since we were kids, we learned the power of a great story. Pocahontas. Pinocchio. Old Yeller. And, the good ones stick with us for a lifetime. Is your in-house team looking for a way to tell better stories? Look no further than your own customers. Done right, customer stories can lead to …
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The New Normals for Branded Content
July 20, 2020
In-house agencies are adapting to unique social concerns this year that could forever change how the marketing world engages consumers and crafts content. Among these “new normals” is the need for safer, more-flexible ways to produce work that is both locally sourced and globally conscious. Here’s …
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Benchmarking Your Best Creative Work
May 25, 2020
Entry season for the IHAF Creativity Awards is heating up as internal agencies submit their finest work from last year. How does your team's print and digital prowess compare to the best of the best?
Submissions that boast creative excellence could win Honorable Mention, Silver, Gold or even the …
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Marketing Your Brand's Sustainable Practices
May 11, 2020
Many companies now adopt sustainable practices that go well beyond office recycling programs. Saving energy, reducing operational waste, curbing emissions, and developing green products are a few of the sustainable objectives being integrated into company missions and products.
As a result, brands …
