• 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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  • Elevate Internal Comms with the Power of Storytelling

    August 14, 2023

    With over five years’ experience producing internal communications and messaging for The TJX Companies, our team has discovered a powerful truth: effective storytelling is just as important inside an organization as it is on the outside.

    You see, internal communications play a vital role in …

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  • Get Started with Video Brand Guidelines

    June 12, 2023

    Your company likely has a brand style guide complete with fonts, colors, logos and more that you share with various creative teams. This keeps your visual brand consistent no matter the channel, agency, team or vendor. Brand books have been the standard for years, but with increasing demand for …

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  • 3 Tips for Stronger Data Storytelling

    March 20, 2023

    How do you tell a story with data? You start by making sure the key message is clear to your audience.

    In-house agencies are often asked to perform miracles and turning data into visuals is no exception. It’s a common experience: your internal client needs an infographic but instead of …

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  • If Your WX Is Broken, Your CX Is Too

    October 17, 2022

    For many in-house agencies, the intent is to support the brand’s goal. This means, doing everything possible to enable personalized customer experiences at scale. To do this, teams count on applications like Adobe Workfront® and others to help them organize their work and bring it to market most …

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  • The Importance of Authenticity & UGC in Talent Acquisition

    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 …

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  • In-House Agencies Tell It Like It Is

    August 22, 2022

    • by IHAF Staff

    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 …

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  • How to Find the Right Production Capability

    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 …

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  • SAG-AFTRA Contract Changes—What You Need to Know

    June 13, 2022

    If you’re a producer, advertiser or keep up with industry news, you likely heard that a few months ago, SAG-AFTRA and the Joint Policy Committee (JPC) came to an agreement on a new Commercials Contract—and even though it’s good news for actors, it means even more costs for advertisers. 

    It goes …

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  • You Might Be Wasting Your Media Budget

    May 16, 2022

    The latest research estimates more than $68 billion will be lost globally to digital advertising fraud in 2022. If your CFO asks whether your current efforts protect your company against ad fraud, how confident are you in your answer?

    Whether you buy media internally or with an outside agency, it’ …

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