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7 Must-Have Resources for 2023
January 09, 2023
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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In-House Agencies Tell It Like It Is
August 22, 2022
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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Claim Your Spot at the Top
August 08, 2022
Peak performers, it’s time to claim your spot at the top. IHAF’s In-House Agency of the Year award recognizes the unique contributions of internal agencies and creative services organizations. And you can win this prestigious honor by telling us how your team reached new heights.
IHAF welcomes …
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How to Handle One-Off Design Requests
July 25, 2022
One-off requests from field-based affiliates (franchisees, resellers, dealers, etc.) can be a thorn in the paw of an in-house agency. These projects often come with quick turnaround times, elevated visibility with leadership (particularly when the requestor is a significant source of revenue), and …
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Designers, Don’t Go It Alone
July 06, 2022
On the long list of foolish decisions I’ve made, opening my own design shop right after receiving my design degree is right up there. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I had a desk. I had a computer. I had big dreams. Open for business.
As time went on, I started seeing a sameness to my designs …
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A UX Culture of Diversity
May 23, 2022
I am not an HR expert, so I won’t write about a specific dimension of DEI across race, ethnicity, gender, age, belief systems, and neuro- and physical-diversity. Instead, as a creative leader in the UX space, I’ll share some thoughts on building a culture of diversity both in theory and practice— …
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Tips for Better Presentations: A Q&A with VerdanaBold
March 07, 2022
The trouble with searching for answers to questions about presentations is that the response is pretty much always the same: “it depends.” That’s because every presentation has unique factors: the audience, the presenter, when and where it’s delivered, who helps create it, and so on.
So when we …
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Presentations: Separating Good from Great
October 25, 2021
Everyone has probably seen at least one presentation that truly stood out. One that's sharply written, confidently designed, and easy to follow. Or if nothing else, one that got you thinking about your own presentations.
But what truly separates “good” from “great” when it comes to presentations? …
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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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The Cooler Stampedes with John Cena
March 16, 2020
Celebrating the creative achievements of our members is one of our favorite things do to here at IHAF. So, when The Cooler launched its recent campaign for Experian Boost featuring former pro wrestler turned actor/commentator, John Cena, we were all cheers.
The in-house agency at Experian, a.k.a. …
