In-House Data: Fact or Fiction?

October 16, 2023

• by Marta Stiglin, Stiglin Consulting

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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Sonic Branding 101

October 02, 2023

• by Jack Bradley, HiFi Project

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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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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Boldly Forward to a New Org (Not a Re-org)

September 11, 2023

• by Duncan James, Been There Done That

We are having and hearing a lot of similar discussions as we enter the fourth quarter of the calendar year.

In talking to CMOs about insourcing, we are increasingly hearing about the need for not only a reorg but a new org. There is a clear feeling that internal structures, processes, templates, …

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Building for the Future of Work

August 28, 2023

• by Bonny Block and Ray Samuels, Wripple

The future of work is here. From technology’s impact (notably generative AI) to experimentation with new, flexible work models and the increasingly strategic role of an on-demand workforce, teams face dizzying changes.

In this interview with Ashley Schnider, director of Georgia Pacific’s in-house …

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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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The Latest Trends in Teams & Talent

November 28, 2022

• by Marta Stiglin, Stiglin Consulting

If you’re a fan of Broadway, you know about the saga surrounding the recent revival of Funny Girl. The casting controversy reads like a tale of aptitude and ambition, happiness and heartache. A similar story plays out in IHAF’s latest research—all about people and the prospects they face with three …

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Getting to Yes: One Team’s Success Story

November 14, 2022

• by Bonny Block and Ray Samuels, Wripple

Ah, 2020…a year to remember. Most of us endured significant changes in how we work. But what if your business became almost unrecognizable? More than almost any other, the restaurant industry faced a moment where quick thinking and innovation were the only paths to survival. 

IHAF supplier member, …

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