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Membership Types
Member Benefits: In-House Agency
Our In-House Agency Memberships cater to organizations that have an internal agency capability, including Corporate, Non-Profit, and Individual options. Corporate and Non-Profit memberships offer access to an unlimited number of users within a company, whereas Individual memberships are reserved for small teams of five or fewer. All three membership types provide a range of benefits, including:
- Protected Content: Enjoy full access to the IHAF Content Hub, which includes benchmarking studies, recorded presentations, job descriptions, organizational charts, creative brief templates, workflow and AI comparison charts, articles and insights, tip sheets, and more.
- Client Feedback Tool: Take advantage of unlimited use of the proprietary IHAF Performance Evaluator—a customizable survey tool that enables in-house agencies to gather client feedback on their performance.
- Monthly Webinars: Attend IHAF’s complimentary online seminar series, with monthly sessions covering topics of interest and instruction for in-house agencies.
- Peer-to-Peer Sharing: Opt-in to our Member Meetups—informal, one-hour group video calls where members exchange insights and share experiences with one another, at no cost to register.
- Regional Networking: Participate in regional in-person networking. These events come in a variety of formats, held throughout the year in major metros across the US and Canada.
- Conference Savings: Receive member pricing (a 50% discount) on admission to IHAF conferences, including the annual IHAF Conference & Awards and our Leadership Summits.
- Awards Competitions: Eligibility to participate with discounted entry fees to the IHAF Awards, including our annual In-House Creativity Awards and In-House Agency of the Year competitions.
- Member Directory: Access to the IHAF Member Directory, a searchable database of member companies which enables you to network with other in-house agencies across the country.
- LinkedIn Community: Gain exclusive access to the IHAF members-only LinkedIn Group—a private online community where in-house agencies can connect, share, and learn from one another.
- Speaking Opportunities: Receive preferred consideration for speaking spots at IHAF’s in-person events and live webinars, subject to alignment with IHAF on topics and presentation content.
- The Daily Brief: Subscribe to the IHAF Brief at no cost—a daily digest of marketing news, trends, and topics curated from leading industry publications.
- Referral Program: Participate in the IHAF Referral Rewards program, where members receive rewards for referring other companies that join IHAF.
- Member Support: Benefit from ongoing support by the IHAF team. We work closely with all our members to provide assistance and facilitate connections across the in-house agency community.
Member Benefits: Preferred Partner
Our Supplier Membership is open to any company offering products or services that add value to in-house agencies and/or corporate creative organizations. This membership type includes access for an unlimited number of users within the company and provides an array of benefits, including:
- Protected Content: Enjoy full access to the IHAF Content Hub, which includes benchmarking studies, recorded presentations, articles, tip sheets, templates, and more.
- Member Directory: Access to the IHAF Member Directory, a searchable database of member companies which enables you to identify key decision makers and purchase influencers from leading in-house agencies across the country.
- Supplier Profile: Feature your company’s profile in the IHAF Member Directory, allowing Corporate members to discover your offerings and contact you directly for potential projects.
- Member Intros: Receive two Corporate-member introductions per quarter, arranged by a member of the IHAF team at your advanced request.
- Spotlight Features: Participate in our Supplier Spotlight program, a week-long campaign held twice a year that highlights Supplier members and the unique value they offer in-house agencies.
- Online Advertising: Place two banner ads per membership year, featured in our email communications (e.g., our bi-weekly Content & Events emails), scheduled mutually by IHAF and you.
- Sponsorship Preference: Take advantage of advanced notice and priority purchasing of IHAF’s annual event sponsorship packages, available one month prior to the public offering.
- Conference Savings: Enjoy member pricing (a 50% discount) for up to three people to attend the annual IHAF Conference & Awards. Note: Sponsorship required to attend other IHAF events.
- Monthly Webinars: Attend IHAF’s complimentary online seminar series, with monthly sessions covering topics of interest and instruction for in-house agencies.
- Editorial Opportunity: Submit original branded content for consideration as published articles in the daily IHAF Brief.
- The Daily Brief: Subscribe to the IHAF Brief at no cost—a daily digest of marketing news, trends, and topics curated from leading industry publications.
- Referral Program: Participate in the IHAF Referral Rewards program, where members receive rewards for referring other companies that join IHAF.
- Member Support: Benefit from ongoing support by the IHAF team. We work closely with all our members to provide assistance and facilitate connections across the in-house agency community.
What Members Are Saying
Real comments from real people at real in-house agencies.
Generous community
“I have been an active IHAF member since its inception. In that time, I have found the members to be generous with their time and eager to share their experiences. After each event, I always come away having learned something new.”
Kimberly McNeil-Downs
Leader, The Green Dot Agency, Deloitte
Valuable connections
"IHAF was integral in helping our team build a successful resource management process. I reached out with a problem, and IHAF connected me to members who shared best practices and insights. Their support gave us the tools and relationships we needed to succeed."
Michele Berlin
Project Manager, Whirlpool Corporation
Insightful resources
"IHAF is my go-to resource for data and insights related to running our in-house agency. Their reports are timely, credible, comprehensive and relevant. Our operating model has matured considerably over the last 18 months and content from IHAF has helped shape and validate our vision."
Annie Castellano
Head of Brand + Agency, Edward Jones
Have Questions About Joining?
Whether you’re curious about our benefits, pricing, or how to make the most of your membership, we’re here with answers and support to inform your decision making.