Hiring for Talent, Not Location

October 29, 2018

• by Jack Teuber, PwC

When asked why he robbed banks, legend has it that Willie Sutton replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” Get any group of internal agency leaders together and the talk quickly turns to talent. Where to find it. How to keep it. And, what motivates morale.

If your in-house agency is located in …

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VFX in the Real World: Screen Replacement

October 24, 2018

• by Tim Montgomery, Finish Post / Soundtrack Group, Boston

The world of film and video has been rapidly shifting and democratizing over the last decade. It is now possible to have one editor on a workstation accomplishing the work of an entire post-production house. Well, sort of….

In-house agencies are realizing that while they can bring in editors ( …

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Supporting Sponsors Who Support You

October 22, 2018

• by IHAF Staff

If you’ve ever attended the IHAF Conference & Awards Show, you’ve come to expect inspiring keynotes, informative breakouts and ample opportunities to network. What you may not realize is that a keystone of our event is the participation of a dedicated group of sponsors. Without their support, the …

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Navigating Compliance with a Freelance Workforce

October 08, 2018

• by IHAF Staff

There’s no doubt that leveraging freelancers is a great way to add talent to your team. In fact, nearly half of millennials are choosing the independent-contractor route these days. With all of that talent wading in the freelance pool, it’s important to understand whether your variable resources …

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Outsourcing While In-Housing—Keep Control While Gaining Scale & Speed

October 01, 2018

• by Lynn Tornabene, AffinityX

According to the 2018 IHAF State-of-The-Industry Report, 67% of respondents across various industries said they don’t think their in-house agency is adequately staffed.

Similarly, in a March 2018 blog post, Forrester’s Jay Pattisall noted that while “in-house agencies are possible replacements for …

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Meet a Member: Michelle Clark, E.J. Gallo Winery

September 24, 2018

• by Davielle Pierrette

Meet IHAF member, Michelle Clark—Director of Creative Services at E.J. Gallo Winery, the leading provider of California wines in select markets around the world. Having led their 20-person account management group for a little over a year, Michelle talks servicing over one hundred brands of wine, …

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IHAF Awards: The Results Are In!

September 17, 2018

• by IHAF Staff

For months, the IHAF team has been busy gathering, organizing and admiring nearly 700 entries submitted by 77 in-house agencies in anticipation of the judging event for the 2018 IHAF Awards. And, the results are in!

Last week, a panel of 13 experts pored over every part and piece of your …

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Make Plans to Attend Adobe MAX This Year: $400 Discount for IHAF Members

September 12, 2018

• by Elissa Dunn Scott, Adobe

Adobe MAX is the largest conference of its kind, the epicenter of creativity, and where top minds get together to cover all aspects of the creative experience.

Come to MAX if you’re looking to: perfect your skills, be inspired, network with peers, and explore what’s next on the creative landscape. …

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