March 15, 2021
Many exceptional women in marketing have rightfully claimed seats at the table. A select few, we’re proud to announce, will share their stories and expertise at the IHAF Women’s Leadership Summit on April 29.
Held virtually this year, our bi-annual spring leadership conference is an inclusive, …
February 25, 2019
This month, we’re getting to know Lori Baluta, Senior Photo Operations Specialist at Discovery, Inc. As most IHAF members know, the internal agency at Discovery was recently disbanded—with Lori opening up about everything from how she got her start to what it’s like for those who remain with the …
May 15, 2017
I’ve been to HOW Design Live six times and I must say it never gets old. Inspiring speakers. Interesting topics. And maybe a little bit of swag to bring home from the expo hall. Most of all, it is a good opportunity to get a read on what is going on in our creative world.
This year, seven IHAF …
April 24, 2017
Many companies today are experiencing a seismic disruption in the way they create products and get people to buy them. And for those of us in the in-house agency world, that seismic disruption is creating a ripple effect right down through our shops.
Disruption also creates opportunity, however. …
December 08, 2014
Happy holidays! The IHAF community is busy making the mad, final sprint to the 2014 finish line. And while this time of year can be crazy—finalizing budgets, writing performance reviews, strat-planning for 2015—it also allows us a chance to look back, take stock and think about how we can do things …
March 31, 2014
The digital journey for most in-house agencies has been a dizzying one, to say the least. At last year’s IHAF Huddle discussion group series, the topic of digital and social media came up often throughout our five-city tour. On the one hand, the journey can be exhilarating as we embark on new ways …
January 06, 2014
Is it me, or did last year go by in a blur? If you put any stock in the adage, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” then 2013 was a party. Indeed IHAF had a banner year filled with new members, new opportunities, and increased awareness around the growth of the in-house model.
One of the best …
November 18, 2013
The challenges associated with recruiting, hiring and retaining top talent are seemingly constant for in-house agency leaders. That’s why I was delighted to learn about a program that our friends at Discover, an IHAF member company, developed to pipeline top talent.
Discover’s Marketing Leadership …
August 12, 2013
Whatever happened to summer being a slower season in the agency business? It used to be a time when the pace throttled back—when work volume and deadlines lightened up a little. For the in-house agency at Discovery, I can attest that our volume and pace are as high as ever.
Most folks still take a …
August 05, 2013
Remember summer when you were a kid? For me, summer promised a clean canvas that I filled with long, luxurious days reading books from the bookmobile, long hours at the pool, Girl Scout camp and wonderful visits to Grandma's house. Summer seemed endless and by the time it was over, I was actually …