Inside Jobs — Podcast for In-House Agencies

In this episode of Inside Jobs, Jim Wortley expounds on advancing the creative agency at Loblaw—Canada’s largest retailer and provider of grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, financial services, and wireless mobile solutions. As an award-winning external agency creative director turned in-house advocate, Jim values the unique position and visibility that goes along with being on the inside...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, Angel Maldonado opens up about what it was like growing up in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn during historically turbulent times and the motivation it gave him to pursue his education and eventually his career in creative marketing. Angel’s upbringing gifted him with a real-world perspective that earned him a reputation for maintaining calm amid chaos...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Kris Kinney. Kris is a creative technologist whose
interest in graphics harkens back to his adolescence—hunkered down in his room playing computer games and learning new tools, he had a passion for all things digital. Today, Kris is responsible for branding at Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax), a recognized leader in AI-powered intelligent automation...

This special release of Inside Jobs was recorded live at the 2023 IHAF Leadership Summit, an executive conference featuring some of the most-accomplished internal agencies in the country. Lauded as the premier networking and learning event for in-house leaders, this year’s Summit (and this unique episode) includes session speakers Catherine Simmons of Delta Air Lines, Bill Fox of Empower, Kirstin Dorsch of The Coca-Cola Company, and Jay Williams of CVS Health...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Jordan DeWitt. From wannabe history professor to VP of Creative at Capital One, Jordan’s story is equal parts wisdom and good humor. Jordan explains why it’s important to let people do what they do best—to create a sense of belonging and community first, and optimize from there. He also talks about how his current group of 200+ operates as one team with one workflow, seizing control of their destiny by owning how they work within their own world...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we hear from Ivan Pols, Chief Creative Officer at proprietary geocode-system innovator, what3words. Ivan explains the concept behind a company that can identify any location on Earth with a unique combination of just three words. He also delves into his own philosophies, including a belief that everyone is responsible for contributing ideas to enable the growth of the brand...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we hear from Amanda Dinsmor, Global Creative Director for insurance, risk management and consulting firm, Gallagher. Amanda paints the picture of time spent honing her skills as a fine artist in Louisiana—eventually finding her way to the bright lights of advertising and graphic design in Chicago. Tune in to hear how a passion for people and creative problem solving have been foundational to Amanda’s success...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Carol Feeley. From her first job as an assistant in an art shop to her current role as Global Head of Creative for innocent drinks, Carol knows what she wants and isn’t timid in pursuing it. Grab your favorite smoothie, relax and listen as Carol talks about the importance of diversity on her team and what they do to kindle creativity...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Jon Gordon—an award-winning ECD and storyteller with 20 years of external agency and in-house experience. These days, Jon spends his time leading the internal agency at FAT Brands Inc., a global franchising company that acquires, markets and develops fast-casual, quick-service and polished-casual dining experiences across 17 restaurant brands worldwide...

In this episode of Inside Jobs, design operations leader Carrie Roberts takes us from the confines of her mother’s pantry to the colossus that is J&J. For as long as she can remember, Carrie has been a natural organizer—a problem solver and creative enabler who eventually migrated from fashion to pharmaceuticals...