• IHAF Wrapped

    December 20, 2023

    • by IHAF Staff

    One of our favorite things to do at year-end is look back at the events, presentations, and online resources our members tapped most. (Why should Spotify have all the fun?) Here are a few of your favorites in 2023:

         • New Assortment of Org Charts     Download     • Updated Job Profiles          …

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  • In-House Data: Fact or Fiction?

    October 16, 2023

    I’m going to be honest with you, which I always am but this time it’s scary honesty. There are a lot of in-house agency research reports out there. And not all of them contain data that are close to the integrity of the studies IHAF publishes—the next of which drops at the IHAF conference on …

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  • What’s Your Purpose?

    September 25, 2023

    • by IHAF Staff

    Everyone needs a sense of purpose. Purpose provides direction. It helps us prioritize. And it brings much-needed meaning to daily tasks.

    For in-house agencies, purpose is especially important because it helps us stay focused on the type of work we should be doing as opposed to being sidetracked by …

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  • Top-Notch Partners for Your Top-Performing Team

    February 06, 2023

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    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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  • 7 Must-Have Resources for 2023

    January 09, 2023

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    There’s no shortage of quality content out there. But who has time to sift through the surplus to surface the actual gems? At IHAF, we know you’re busy. That’s why we compiled the following list of must-have resources for 2023. Skills training, operating practices, org charts and more, these member …

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  • Your In-House Network

    December 12, 2022

    • by Emily Foster, IHAF

    Shortly after “the social network” that eventually became Facebook launched from a college dorm across the river, the first-ever in-house agency network was born. That’s right, I’m talking about IHAF. And while we didn’t know it at the time, in the years that followed, the in-house model would rise …

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  • Reunited...And It Felt So Good

    December 05, 2022

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    It’s been a few short weeks since the 2022 IHAF Conference & Awards, where nearly 300 in-house professionals gathered to get real about the state of the industry. In the wake of the event, conferencegoers have had a lot to say about what it meant to be together again.

    • “There was a warmth and …

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  • Get Ready to be Uncensored

    November 07, 2022

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    With a little over a week until the annual IHAF Conference & Awards, the in-house commuity is brimming with anticipation for this year’s UNCENSORED event. To help you prepare, here’s some quick intel on next week’s happenings.

    Check In and Relax. Report to the Westin Copley, check in at our …

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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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  • These Companies Can Help You Succeed

    July 18, 2022

    • by IHAF Staff

    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 …

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