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Sonic Branding 101
October 02, 2023
Most marketers are aware that the number of audio touchpoints by which consumers engage (voice-enabled devices, social media, etc.), is increasing. We are less familiar, however, with the research and creative process that goes into creating a unique brand sound.
Even some of the language can be …
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Building for the Future of Work
August 28, 2023
The future of work is here. From technology’s impact (notably generative AI) to experimentation with new, flexible work models and the increasingly strategic role of an on-demand workforce, teams face dizzying changes.
In this interview with Ashley Schnider, director of Georgia Pacific’s in-house …
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Find Your Perfect Match with These Proven Partners
July 24, 2023
While many assume in-house teams go it alone, the reality is really quite the opposite. In fact, our most recent State of the Industry Report indicates that 85% of internal agencies outsource work to external providers. Why? The tailored capabilities and extended resources these companies offer …
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Achieving Greater Agility Through Creative Outsourcing
June 26, 2023
Looking back on the first half of 2023, it's clear the tech sector has undergone significant change. Companies are still recovering from the aftermath of the pandemic and adapting to emerging trends such as remote work, automation, and AI integration. As companies continue to rebuild and …
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SOPs Save the Day
April 17, 2023
It’s a cautionary tale that is all too familiar: a long-term employee with significant knowledge of how to perform in their role leaves the company and, in turn, takes all that knowledge with them—leaving a void that’s hard to fill. The good news is that this problem is avoidable. All you need are …
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Pull Up a Chair at Our Regional Roundtables
April 03, 2023
In June, in-house professionals are coming together to share experiences and exchange ideas in seven cities across the US and Canada. That’s right, the In-House Agency Roundtables are back—a collection of three-hour discussion groups for those looking to network and learn with other in-house …
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Addressing Change Fatigue
February 20, 2023
2022 was predicted to be the year when things would return to normal.
But according to Gartner, we’re in for plenty more change to reset from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the amount of change we can handle has dropped significantly.
This is no surprise. Even before COVID we were dealing with …
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Top-Notch Partners for Your Top-Performing Team
February 06, 2023
Just because you’re in house, doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. In fact, many of today’s most successful internal agencies collaborate with external providers to support their initiatives. By working as an extension of your team, trusted partners and suppliers can add immense value to your in- …
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Escape the Commodity Trap—Become a Trusted Advisor
December 07, 2022
When the marketing organization and key stakeholders view the in-house agency as task-oriented order takers, it creates the commodity trap–a cycle where uninspired assignments create uninspired results. When people are treated like a commodity, they often begin to think like one. As a result, in- …
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Getting to Yes: One Team’s Success Story
November 14, 2022
Ah, 2020…a year to remember. Most of us endured significant changes in how we work. But what if your business became almost unrecognizable? More than almost any other, the restaurant industry faced a moment where quick thinking and innovation were the only paths to survival.
IHAF supplier member, …
