In this episode of Inside Jobs, we welcome Beth Anne Mandia, Director of Brand & Creative Services at TruStage Financial Group. Since joining TruStage, Beth Anne has taken deliberate steps to change the mindset of her team from order takers to value-added partners. Tune in to hear how she has changed the culture and the reputation of the internal creative agency by coaching them on the importance of learning the business, asking questions, cascading information, and making clear what she expects “every time they walk into a room.”

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This podcast is in partnership with the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS.

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we connect with Keith Loell, integrated creative director and leader at Tonic, the award-winning in-house agency at Highmark Health. Keith has always felt the most comfortable and most alive building things. So, when the executives at Highmark came knocking with a plan to build a full-service, world-class in-house agency, he was all in! Join us to hear how Keith’s experience with external agencies and clients across three continents led to his decision to take his passions and expertise in house, helping to build the 2023 In-House Agency of the Year.

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This podcast is in partnership with the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS.

In this episode of Inside Jobs, creative prodigy turned creative leader, Julie Wisnicki talks about her unwavering commitment to improving people’s lives. That includes her current role as head of Creative Services for continuous glucose monitoring pioneer, Dexcom. As a talented visual artist, accomplished musician, elite college athlete, and lifelong learner, Julie has always been guided by both purpose and passion. Tune in for her full story including four non-negotiables that have helped steer her career—factors she says are mandatory when considering any new role. (Spoiler alert: salary isn’t one of them!)

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This podcast is in partnership with the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS.

This special episode of Inside Jobs comes to you live from the IHAF Leadership Summit, held at the iconic Willis Tower in Chicago, IL. An executive-level event, this year’s Summit includes keynotes from Marissa Eddings of 7-Eleven, Jennifer Martindale of the Chicago Cubs, Jorge Orozco-Cordero of Discover Financial Services, and Amy Spears and George Friedman of Highmark Health—all of whom offer an inside look at the organizational strategies and operating practices that enable their teams to deliver incomparable value to the businesses they support. 

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This podcast is in partnership with the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS.

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we get to know Kristine Kobe, VP of Marketing & Advertising for Liquid Sunshine, the in-house agency at Keurig Dr Pepper. Tune in as Kristine offers her perspective on building a high-performing organization—starting with assembling a team of top talent that’s inspired by the work they do, the brands they support, and the results they deliver. You’ll also hear about the merits of getting to know the people on your team, the importance of paying attention to what matters to them, and why empowering individuals helps everyone shine.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS. 

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. He and his team take full advantage of the insights they gain by seeing where Loblaw is headed as it unfolds, capitalizing on their exposure by delivering highly creative, highly impactful omnichannel solutions to a range of businesses.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS. 

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. Tune in as he talks about the influence key mentors had throughout his life, prompting him to explore assorted paths and build enduring relationships. Today, Angel leads with honesty, competence, humility and compassion, with the best of him inspiring the best in others.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS. 

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. With a mix of in-house and external agency experience, Kris takes an omni-channel approach to brand activation. And he understands the importance of bringing diverse teams together to create consistent, customer-focused experiences that deliver business results.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS.

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. Listen in for takeaways from the day!

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This podcast is in partnership with the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS.

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.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS.